Capital High School

Capital High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
8055 W Goddard Rd,  Boise, ID
West Boise Neighborhood
Boise School District
4.0
4.0
1,192 Students
B+
Niche Grade

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
16:1
Average SAT Score
1160
Average ACT Score
26
Math Proficiency
33%
Reading Proficiency
63%
Average GPA
3.47
Graduation Rate
85%

Niche Grade

B
Academics
B+
Teachers
B
College Prep
B-
Administration
C
Resources/Facilities
C+
Clubs and Activities
B+
Sports
C
Food
Source: Niche
Niche Grades

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.47
Reading Proficiency
63%
Math Proficiency
33%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
16:1
Teachers
73
Full Time Teachers
73
Teachers in First or Second Year
12.5%
College Prep
Average SAT
1160
Math
570
Verbal
590
Average ACT
26
Math
25
English
26
Reading
27
Science
25
Number of AP Courses
24
AP Pass Rate
56.6%
AP Math Enrollment
High
AP Science Enrollment
Average
Other AP Enrollment
Very High
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Average
Boys Athletic Participation
High

GreatSchools Rating

3
Equity
5
College Readiness
Source: GreatSchools
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Test Scores

Math
12.3%
State Average
20.3%
Science
4.8%
State Average
9.6%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
220:1

Student Diversity

Male
51.9%
Female
48.1%
White
62.6%
Hispanic
22%
Black
6%
Two or more races
4.3%
Asian or Pacific Islander
3.9%
Native American
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
Boise State University 479 Students
University of Idaho 290 Students
Idaho State University 161 Students
University of Utah 152 Students
College of Western Idaho 134 Students
University of Washington 124 Students
The College of Idaho 123 Students
Washington State University 112 Students
University of Oregon 76 Students
Montana State University 75 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 85 Students
Psychology 80 Students
Biology 58 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 58 Students
Nursing 54 Students
Computer Science 38 Students
Engineering 33 Students
Environmental Science 32 Students
Mechanical Engineering 30 Students
Education 28 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.0 262 Reviews
3.0 Junior
3/12/2025
My experience in capital has been okay so far. The students are great but a lot of the teachers are awful and neglectful. They have a lot of favoritism and take out their frustration on students.
4.0 Senior
11/18/2024
I've had a lot of experiences with my school, my favorites would have to be the multiple event and activities that the school holds , from diversity of clubs and powder puff, kindness week, make a wish events, and movie nights. I've also had some bad experiences with the school, but not so much that I would want to switch, I've seen two bad teachers within the school, but overall I love the community.
4.0 Senior
3/18/2024
I honestly really like this school. I think there could be more recognition and expansion of academics. I also think adding more college resources would be super helpful as many students are completely in the dark about applications. Overall, I think it's a great school.
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4.0 4 Reviews
5.0 parent
12/19/2024
The school has advanced placement courses but also strives to improve traditional student's learning. They offer a variety of higher education courses, sports, and arts community.
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1.0 parent
9/12/2016
The administration has no respect for students. The VP wouldn't respect my desire to simply be respected when I was feeling disrespected by a teacher who acted out of line. He informed me I had no freedom of speech there and I was simply to blindly follow whatever I was told while I was attending th...
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5.0 student
7/15/2015
Latin club was rated best program in state. CHS offers French, German, Spanish, and Latin languages. Plenty of clubs, plenty of class choices and electives. Debate team always does well!The administration works miracles! Whatever classes you need, they will get you in them. I moved here from a diffe...
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5.0 student
4/26/2013
the school is great. you get to learn about what collage you would like to visit. some people from the collages come to talk to you about what the school is about. if it want for the school I wouldn't be going to Paul Mitchel to shadow on Tuesday. this will give me the opportunity to see if i really...
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Capital High School

Capital High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Boise, ID and is served by the Boise School District in Idaho. The school has a total enrollment of 1,192 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 16:1. Academic records show that 33% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 63% are proficient in reading. Capital High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 5 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.47, the graduation rate is 85%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1160 and an ACT score of 26. The average home value in this area is $486,974. Discover additional schools in the area, like Robert Janss School, Centennial High School, Heroes Academy: An Acton Academy, and more. Learn more about what Boise has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Capital High School.

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