Capital High School

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Capital High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
100 Valley Dr,  Helena, MT
Helena High School District
3.7
3.0
1,293 Students
B
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Brett Zanto
Student Teacher Ratio
16:1
Average SAT Score
1220
Average ACT Score
25
Math Proficiency
41%
Reading Proficiency
60%
Average GPA
3.58
Graduation Rate
88%

Niche Grade

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

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.58
Reading Proficiency
60%
Math Proficiency
41%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
16:1
Teachers
79
Full Time Teachers
79
Teachers in First or Second Year
4.3%
College Prep
Average SAT
1220
Math
600
Verbal
620
Average ACT
25
Math
24
English
24
Reading
26
Science
25
Number of AP Courses
15
AP Pass Rate
44.9%
AP Math Enrollment
Low
AP Science Enrollment
High
Other AP Enrollment
High
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Average
Boys Athletic Participation
Average

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
337:1

Student Diversity

Male
53%
Female
47%
White
87.4%
Hispanic
5.4%
Two or more races
3.5%
Native American
1.4%
Asian or Pacific Islander
1.2%
Black
1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<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.
Montana State University 428 Students
University of Montana 337 Students
Carroll College 188 Students
Montana Technological University 142 Students
University of Washington 106 Students
Helena College - University of Montana 106 Students
University of Montana Western 95 Students
University of Oregon 91 Students
University of Utah 85 Students
Washington State University 85 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 94 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 75 Students
Biology 72 Students
Nursing 65 Students
Psychology 52 Students
Computer Science 32 Students
Political Science and Government 31 Students
Education 31 Students
Environmental Science 30 Students
Elementary Education 29 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.7 233 Reviews
4.0 Senior
1/30/2025
It's hard to compare since this is the only high school I've attended. The teachers vary from uninvolved to highly motivating. Facilities are what you would expect for a school built during the middle of the last century.
5.0 Senior
10/14/2024
Capital High has been a good high school experience. All the students and staff are so welcoming and you create genuine connections with your teachers and classes. The school prioritizes my education and really aids in furthering my education. They help push me to my limits with all of the honors and AP classes they offer.
5.0 Senior
2/20/2024
My Experience at Capital High School was overall a great one that I appreciate and cherish. I had lots of fun throughout my year of high school here and I am excited to see where my future takes me. I feel like my High School has prepared me for college and strives to set up every student for success.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.0 3 Reviews
5.0 parent
4/29/2025
I have three students that have attended or are attending CHS. One in college, one is a junior, and a freshman. My children range in abilities, strengths, and needs from type A valedictorian, autism, and ADHD. One of my children is on a 504 for accommodations. Even with these range of needs, CHS has...
1.0 student
7/15/2013
This school helped me a little but not a lot. my first year there i was on the "must be in essential English" and they ignored it completely.so failed all my classes and they did not help me at all.the students are rude and mean and the only thing a teacher will stop is if it becomes a physical figh...
3.0 parent
9/2/2008

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Capital High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Helena, MT and is served by the Helena High School District in Montana. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 1,293 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 16:1. Academic records show that 41% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 60% are proficient in reading. Capital High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B and a GreatSchools Rating of 7 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.58, the graduation rate is 88%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1220 and an ACT score of 25. The average home value in this area is $471,464. Discover additional schools in the area, like Helena High School, Mount Ascension Learning AC Middle School, Helena Middle School, and more. Learn more about what Helena has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Capital High School.

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