Capitan High School

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Capitan High School

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

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
8:1
Average SAT Score
1040
Average ACT Score
21
Math Proficiency
36%
Reading Proficiency
54%
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%
Math Proficiency
36%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
8:1
Teachers
16
Full Time Teachers
16
Teachers in First or Second Year
0%
College Prep
Average SAT
1040
Math
510
Verbal
530
Average ACT
21
Math
20
English
20
Reading
23
Science
21
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

Male
50%
Female
50%
White
64.9%
Hispanic
29.1%
Two or more races
5.2%
Native American
<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 79 Students
University of New Mexico 42 Students
Eastern New Mexico University 40 Students
Colorado State University 35 Students
Texas Tech University 23 Students
West Texas A&M University 22 Students
Northern Arizona University 20 Students
Arizona State University 16 Students
New Mexico Highlands University 15 Students
Grand Canyon University 14 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing 14 Students
Business 13 Students
Psychology 12 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 8 Students
Biology 7 Students
Nursing Science, Education, and Practice 6 Students
Radiologic Technician 6 Students
Sport and Fitness Management 5 Students
Agricultural Business 5 Students
Accounting 4 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.2 31 Reviews
3.0 Senior
1/23/2024
My overall experience isn't bad. They talk about doing scholarships and teachers constantly remind us to do certain things to get ready for college.
4.0 Senior
9/27/2023
I like all the teachers and staff. The sporting events are fun to go to. I like the school spirit and my peers. I transferred to Capitan from another school in 6th grade and immediately knew I made the right choice.
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.
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. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 134 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 8:1. Academic records show that 36% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 54% 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 1040 and an ACT score of 21. 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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