Capitan High School

Capitan High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
519 SMOKEY BEAR Blvd,  Capitan, NM
Capitan Municipal Schools
3.2
5.0
152 Students
B+
Niche Grade

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
10:1
Average SAT Score
1050
Average ACT Score
22
Math Proficiency
15%
Reading Proficiency
54.5%
Average GPA
3.61
Graduation Rate
74.5%

Niche Grade

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

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.61
Reading Proficiency
54.5%
Math Proficiency
15%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
10:1
Teachers
15
Full Time Teachers
15
Teachers in First or Second Year
0%
College Prep
Average SAT
1050
Math
520
Verbal
530
Average ACT
22
Math
21
English
21
Reading
25
Science
22
Number of AP Courses
2
AP Math Enrollment
Very Low
AP Science Enrollment
Low
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
High
Boys Athletic Participation
High

GreatSchools Rating

Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Math
17%
State Average
25%
Science
71.4%
State Average
38%
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
157:1

Student Diversity

Female
50.7%
Male
49.3%
White
61.3%
Hispanic
32.4%
Two or more races
3.5%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
Native American
<1%
Asian or Pacific Islander
<1%
Black
<1%

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
IB Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
New Mexico State University 77 Students
University of New Mexico 43 Students
Eastern New Mexico University 41 Students
Colorado State University 38 Students
Texas Tech University 23 Students
West Texas A&M University 22 Students
Northern Arizona University 20 Students
Arizona State University 17 Students
New Mexico Highlands University 15 Students
New Mexico Tech 15 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing 16 Students
Business 12 Students
Psychology 12 Students
Biology 9 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 9 Students
Nursing Science, Education, and Practice 6 Students
Sport and Fitness Management 6 Students
Radiologic Technician 5 Students
Agricultural Business 5 Students
Accounting 4 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.2 35 Reviews
4.0 Senior
9/12/2022
Good School, lacks in some opportunities larger schools have but is fine otherwise. Great teachers who engage with their students well. The selection of extracurricular activities is really the only downside. Our Choir, band, and sports teams are actually decent for their size and limitations, thanks to great teachers and coaches.
3.0 Senior
11/28/2018
compared to other schools, it has a fairly good atmosphere. academics are taken more seriously and the teachers care about their students. students are pretty close, like a family almost.
4.0 NicheUser
9/23/2016
I love the small community of the school. It helps to have a better student to teacher ratio and it gives you a better chance to get to know other students better.
GreatSchools Reviews
5.0 1 Review
5.0 parent
9/10/2014
As a former student's parent, my review of this High School is an awesome place to Learn and Grow. The staff and students here made us welcome, as we were from out of state. My children adjusted well, and I owe it to the staff and students. This is a top notch school. We may return, we pray, and con...

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Capitan High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Capitan, NM and is served by the Capitan Municipal Schools in New Mexico. The school has a total enrollment of 152 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 10:1. Academic records show that 15% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 54.5% are proficient in reading. Capitan High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 9 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.61, the graduation rate is 74.5%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1050 and an ACT score of 22. Discover additional schools in the area, like Capitan Middle School, Capitan Elementary School, and more. Learn more about what Capitan has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Capitan High School.

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