West High vs Capital High
West High and Capital High are very closely rated, both scoring around 6.2 out of 10. West High is significantly larger with 2,137 students, about 17.4× the size of Capital High (123). In math proficiency, West High leads at 47.0%.
Attendance data is under correction. A public school's existing Resources & Environment score and overall rating shown here may still reflect an unverified attendance input.
West High
Madison, WI
6.2/10
High School9th – 12th
2,137 students
Capital High
Madison, WI
6.5/10
High School9th – 12th
123 students
Keep or send this comparison
Send to my realtor
Open an email to my realtorRatings Comparison
| Metric | West High | Capital High |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Rating | 6.2 / 10 | 6.5 / 10 |
| Academic Score | 7.0 | 2.8 |
| Growth Score | 7.0 | 9.9 |
| Diversity Index | — | — |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 28.7% | 79.7% |
| Environment Score | 3.4 | 9.6 |
| State Rank | #1,160 of 2,109 | #1,047 of 2,109 |
| State Percentile | 45th | 50th |
Test Scores
| Subject | West High | Capital High |
|---|---|---|
| Math Proficiency | 47.0% | 5.0% |
| Math (State Avg) | — | — |
| ELA Proficiency | 65.0% | 5.0% |
| ELA (State Avg) | — | — |
School Details
| Detail | West High | Capital High |
|---|---|---|
| Type | High School | High School |
| Grades | 9th – 12th | 9th – 12th |
| Enrollment | 2,137 | 123 |
| Student-Teacher Ratio | 16.6:1 | 7.7:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 28.7% | 79.7% |
| Graduation Rate (4yr, Class of 2023) | 88.0% | 70–74% |
| District | Madison Metropolitan School District | Madison Metropolitan School District |
| City | Madison | Madison |
Neighborhood
| Metric | Madison (53726) | Madison (53705) |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $39,779 | $82,315 |
| Median Home Value | $600,500 | $446,500 |
| Median Rent | $1,408 | $1,322 |
| College Educated (Bachelor's+) | 91.8% | 75.3% |
| Poverty Rate | 33.5% | 12.4% |
| Avg Commute | — | 18 min |