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#324 of 719 schools in ID
Top 45% in state
Capital Senior High School
High School · Boise Independent District · Boise, ID
A Boise Independent District high school serving grades 9th – 12th.
8055 GODDARD ROAD, Boise, ID 83704
- Math 33% proficient (2022)
- Reading 63% proficient (2022)
- 82.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Capital Senior High School score 48% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 49%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. ID average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 7 points since 2019, reaching 48% in 2022.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 50% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 68% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from ID state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
30.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Capital Senior High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 35Car-Dependent
- Transit 25Some Transit
- Bike 57Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,416/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Boise), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$70,806
Median home value
$354,400
Median rent
$1,363/mo
College educated
32.2%
Homeownership
63.9%
Poverty rate
9.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 83704; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| Empower Connections AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.2 | 6–12 | 2.3 mi | 151 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Boise Independent District
- Schools in district
- 52
- Rank in district
- #28 of 48
- District spending per student
- $12,892NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 8.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Capital Senior High School is listed in BOISE INDEPENDENT DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Capital Senior High School
Capital Senior High School is a public high school in Boise, ID, part of Boise Independent District, serving approximately 1,162 students in grades 9th-12th with a 16.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 out of 10 and ranks #324 of 719 schools in ID. State assessment records show 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 68% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Capital Senior High School
What grades does Capital Senior High School serve?
Capital Senior High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Capital Senior High School?
Capital Senior High School has an enrollment of approximately 1,162 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Capital Senior High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Capital Senior High School is 16.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Capital Senior High School rank in ID?
Capital Senior High School ranks #324 of 719 schools in ID.
What is Capital Senior High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Capital Senior High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Capital Senior High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Capital Senior High School has 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 68% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Capital Senior High School a charter school?
No, Capital Senior High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Capital Senior High School a Title I school?
No, Capital Senior High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Capital Senior High School?
30.3% of students at Capital Senior High School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 1,162
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 72
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Ada County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 23.9%
- Phone
- (208) 854-4490
- 4-Year Graduation
- 82.0%
- Area population (ZIP 83704)
- 41,406
- Area average commute
- 19.3 min
- Area median age
- 38.5
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 83704; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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