Excellent
#431 of 2,105 schools in WI
Top 20% in state
Capital High
High School · Madison Metropolitan School District · Madison, WI
A Madison Metropolitan School District high school where students score 15 points below what's typical for similar communities.
3802 Regent St, Madison, WI 53705
- Math 10% proficient (2021)
- Reading 10% proficient (2021)
- 92.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Capital High score 10% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 25%).
2021 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WI average.
Trend
↑ ImprovingProficiency has improved 5 points since 2018, reaching 10% in 2021, across a 4-year record (2018–2021).
Show all 4 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 8% (multi-year average, 2018-2021) · reading/ELA 8% (multi-year average, 2018-2021)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 8 test records from WI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
79.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
See how we rateThe neighborhood
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 58Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 49Some Transit
- Bike 64Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,124/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Madison), 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
$82,315
Median home value
$446,500
Median rent
$1,322/mo
College educated
75.3%
Homeownership
47.8%
Poverty rate
12.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 53705; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| West HighEnrollment path unverified | 6.7 | 9–12 | 0.6 mi | 2,137 | Compare → |
| Edgewood High School of the Sacred HeartPrivate · tuition | 6.3private | 9–12 | 1.1 mi | 528 | Compare → |
| Horizon HighPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 9–12 | 1.5 mi | 10 | 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.
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.
Madison Metropolitan School District
- Schools in district
- 54
- Rank in district
- #9 of 52
- District spending per student
- $17,411NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 9.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Capital High is listed in Madison Metropolitan School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Capital High
Capital High is a public high school in Madison, WI, part of Madison Metropolitan School District, serving approximately 123 students in grades 9th-12th with a 7.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 out of 10 and ranks #431 of 2,105 schools in WI. State assessment records show 8% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2021) and 8% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2021).
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 123 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Capital High?
The student-teacher ratio at Capital High is 7.7:1. 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 WI?
Capital High ranks #431 of 2,105 schools in WI.
What is Capital High's MySchoolScout rating?
Capital High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 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 8% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2021) and 8% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2021).
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?
79.7% 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
- 123
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 7.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 16
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Dane County
- Phone
- (608) 204-4220
- 4-Year Graduation
- 92.0%
- Area population (ZIP 53705)
- 25,045
- Area average commute
- 18.3 min
- Area median age
- 34.8
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 · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 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 · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 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 53705; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2018-2021; directory SY 2023–24
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