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#502 of 864 schools in NM
Capital High
High School · Santa Fe · Santa Fe, NM
A Santa Fe high school where students score 17 points below what's typical for similar communities.
4851 PASEO DEL SOL, Santa Fe, NM 87507
- Math 6% proficient (2022)
- Reading 25% proficient (2022)
- 83.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Capital High score 16% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 32%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NM average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 19 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 16% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 11% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 31% (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 27 test records from NM state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
65%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Capital High 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 11Car-Dependent
- Bike 43Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High6,029/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Santa Fe), 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
$62,955
Median home value
$333,300
Median rent
$1,276/mo
College educated
30.8%
Homeownership
66.7%
Poverty rate
17.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 87507; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Desert Sage AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 5.7 | K–12 | 1.6 mi | 281 | Compare → |
| Monte Del Sol CharterCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.8 | 7–12 | 1.8 mi | 356 | Compare → |
| Tierra Encantada Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.6 | 7–12 | 2.4 mi | 284 | Compare → |
| The Masters ProgramCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.5 | 9–12 | 2.7 mi | 250 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Santa Fe
- Schools in district
- 30
- Rank in district
- #20 of 29
- District spending per student
- $14,817NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 14.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Capital High is listed in SANTA FE; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Capital High
Capital High is a public high school in Santa Fe, NM, part of Santa Fe, serving approximately 1,376 students in grades 9th-12th with a 16.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 out of 10 and ranks #502 of 864 schools in NM. State assessment records show 11% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 31% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Capital High
What grades does Capital High serve?
Capital High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Capital High?
Capital High has an enrollment of approximately 1,376 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Capital High?
The student-teacher ratio at Capital High is 16.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Capital High rank in NM?
Capital High ranks #502 of 864 schools in NM.
What is Capital High's MySchoolScout rating?
Capital High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 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 High?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Capital High has 11% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 31% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Capital High a charter school?
No, Capital High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Capital High a Title I school?
No, Capital High is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Capital High?
65.0% of students at Capital High 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
- 1,376
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 84
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Santa Fe County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 92.3%
- Phone
- (505) 467-1000
- 4-Year Graduation
- 83.0%
- Area population (ZIP 87507)
- 51,109
- Area average commute
- 23.1 min
- Area median age
- 39.1
Official sources & links
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 87507; 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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