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Enrollment
1,314
High
DISTRICT 1,334 · STATE 501
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·JEFFERSON CITY·NCES 291619003346
CAPITAL CITY HIGH SCHOOL
1650 CAVALIER DRIVE, JEFFERSON CITY, MO 65109 · (573) 659-3286 · Cole County
GRADES 09–12HIGH13-CITYTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL1,314 STUDENTS
B+
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Scored higher than 68% of Missouri public high schools
- B+Test scores Share of students meeting the state standard in reading, math, and other tested subjects, 2023-24 and 2024-25.
- B+Beats expectations How far test scores land above or below what the share of low-income students predicts for a school in this state.
- C+Three-year trend Change in reading and math proficiency over the last three test years.
Grades compare a school only with schools in the same state, because every state gives its own test. How grades work · Top-graded Missouri public high schools
Student : Teacher
13.6:1
97 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 13.4:1 · STATE 12.2:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
43%
559 students
DISTRICT 61% · STATE 54%
Community
1
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other high schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Grade 9 | 348 | 26% |
| Grade 10 | 315 | 24% |
| Grade 11 | 327 | 25% |
| Grade 12 | 324 | 25% |
Student demographics
57%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 59% · STATE 52% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Test scores
MAP 2024-25 . % Proficient + AdvancedEnglish Language Arts
50.7%
MO avg 44.9% . -3.8pp since 2021
Math
50.1%
MO avg 43.8% . +4.5pp since 2021
What this means: On the MAP, Missouri's statewide test, about 51 of every 100 students at this school read and write at grade level and about 50 of 100 do math at grade level. Across all Missouri schools, those numbers are about 45 and 44. Reading and writing scores are down about 4 points since 2021, while math scores are up about 5 points.
Performance levels, 2024-25
| Subject | Advanced | Proficient | Basic | Below Basic |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| English Language Arts | 8.7% | 42.0% | 30.7% | 18.4% |
| Math | 25.2% | 24.9% | 33.7% | 16.0% |
Share of tested students at each MAP level. Each student counts in one level, so a row adds to about 100%.
MAP results by year
| School year | English Language Arts | Math |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 50.7% | 50.1% |
| 2023-24 | 53.5% | 38.5% |
| 2022-23 | 54.2% | 44.5% |
| 2021-22 | 54.5% | 45.6% |
% Proficient + Advanced, all students and all tested grades.
Source: MAP. All students, all grades. See all years and grades →
BeatsExpectations
Demographically-adjusted score · methodologyTier
AS EXPECTED
Performing as predicted given the school's student profile
Actual proficiency
43.8%
composite math + reading, all grades
Predicted
44.0%
based on MO schools with similar FRL share
Beats by
-0.1pp
below demographic expectation
What this means: About 44% of students here test proficient in math and reading, compared with the roughly 44% typical for Missouri schools with a similar share of low-income students. BeatsExpectations measures results against demographically similar schools rather than by raw scores, and this school falls within the typical range, neither among Missouri's top nor bottom 10%.
BeatsExpectations runs a per-state regression of proficiency on free/reduced-lunch share, then scores each school by residual. How this is calculated →
Schools most like CAPITAL CITY HIGH SCHOOL
CAPITAL CITY HIGH SCHOOL's state test result (43.8% proficient) is higher than 5 of the 5 schools below with a result.
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| CAPITAL CITY HIGH SCHOOL this school | 1,314 | 42.5% | 43.8% |
| JEFFERSON CITY HIGH JEFFERSON CITY | 1,353 | 50.4% | 43.1% |
| WAYNESVILLE SR. HIGH WAYNESVILLE | 1,719 | 40.1% | 43.4% |
| FORT OSAGE HIGH INDEPENDENCE | 1,545 | 42.9% | 32.9% |
| CENTRAL HIGH ST JOSEPH | 1,733 | 37.6% | 38.8% |
| AFFTON HIGH ST LOUIS | 761 | 41.3% | 36.9% |
Matched among Missouri high schools on enrollment, the share of students from low-income families (eligible for free or reduced-price lunch), and racial and ethnic makeup. Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across all of the school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25, the same combined score our test-score rankings use. Online schools and schools serving specialized populations are not matched.
Where CAPITAL CITY HIGH SCHOOL ranks
Among high schools| Measure | This school | In Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| State test proficiency ranked highest first | 43.8% | #137 of 443 |
| Math proficiency ranked highest first | 50.1% | #117 of 453 ▲ 70 |
| Reading proficiency ranked highest first | 50.7% | #172 of 382 ▼ 22 |
| 3-year test score change ranked biggest gain first | +0.4pp | #124 of 231 |
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 1,314 | #69 of 561 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 13.6:1 | #161 of 343 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 56.8% | #47 of 343 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 42.5% | #253 of 455 |
Ranked against other public high schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
1,314
+233 (+22%) vs 2020
Student : Teacher
13.6:1
was 14.4:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 1,314 | 96.9 | 13.6:1 | 43% (559) |
| 2023-24 | 1,317 | 96.7 | 13.6:1 | 44% (574) |
| 2022-23 | 1,404 | 92.6 | 15.2:1 | 41% (577) |
| 2020-21 | 1,081 | 75 | 14.4:1 | 46% (497) |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for CAPITAL CITY HIGH SCHOOL.
About CAPITAL CITY HIGH SCHOOL
CAPITAL CITY HIGH SCHOOL is a high-enrollment high school in JEFFERSON CITY, Missouri, administered by JEFFERSON CITY. It teaches 1,314 students in grades 9 through 12. It has 162% more students than the average for high schools in Missouri (about 501).
CAPITAL CITY HIGH SCHOOL falls under JEFFERSON CITY, which has 16 schools enrolling 8,491 students.
At CAPITAL CITY HIGH SCHOOL, 62% of students are White. The school is also 19% Black, 9% Hispanic, 8% multiracial, and 2% Asian. That is lower than the 80% White share among all Cole County residents. The diversity index for CAPITAL CITY HIGH SCHOOL is 57%. For US public schools as a whole it is 70%.
A staff of 96.9 full-time-equivalent teachers puts the student-to-teacher ratio at 13.6:1. The average for high schools in Missouri, 12.2:1, is lower. The share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch is 43%.
On the allk12 Grade, CAPITAL CITY HIGH SCHOOL lands at B+, ahead of 68% of Missouri public high schools.
When test results are adjusted for free or reduced-price lunch eligibility, CAPITAL CITY HIGH SCHOOL is within a point of its prediction. Actual: 43.8%. Predicted: 44.0%.
Five-year Census Bureau estimates for Cole County show that the median household earns about $74,876 a year, the share of adults with a bachelor's degree or higher is 39%, and about 8% of people live in poverty. Cole County has 28 public schools with about 10,312 students, including CAPITAL CITY HIGH SCHOOL.
CEDAR HILL ELEM. is about 0.6 miles away, making it the nearest public school. CAPITAL CITY HIGH SCHOOL is one of several public schools in the area, with at least 8 others within five miles. Local comparison: CAPITAL CITY HIGH SCHOOL ranks 7th of 8 nearby schools, at 43.8% versus a 58.9% average.
NCES assigns CAPITAL CITY HIGH SCHOOL the locale City: Small, meaning inside a principal city with a population under 100,000.
Enrollment in 2024-25 stood at 1,314, compared with 1,081 in 2020-21.
Use the discussion section to ask about homework, tutoring, and testing dates at CAPITAL CITY HIGH SCHOOL. Current and former families are welcome to add their experience.
Cole County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
77,032
Census ACS
Median income
$74,876
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
39%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
8%
Below federal line
Schools in county
28
10,312 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in JEFFERSON CITY
- JEFFERSON CITY HIGHHigh · 1,353 students
- LEWIS AND CLARK MIDDLEMiddle · 966 students
- THOMAS JEFFERSON MIDDLEMiddle · 927 students
- CLARENCE LAWSON ELEM.Elementary · 440 students
- PIONEER TRAIL ELEMENTARYElementary · 396 students
- NORTH ELEM.Elementary · 367 students
Other schools in JEFFERSON CITY
- JEFFERSON CITY HIGHHigh · 1,353 students
- LEWIS AND CLARK MIDDLEMiddle · 966 students
- THOMAS JEFFERSON MIDDLEMiddle · 927 students
- CLARENCE LAWSON ELEM.Elementary · 440 students
- BLAIR OAKS HIGHHigh · 421 students
- PIONEER TRAIL ELEMENTARYElementary · 396 students
Other Capital City High schools
One other US public school is named Capital City High. CAPITAL CITY HIGH SCHOOL is the largest of the 2.
- Capital City High SchoolTRENTON, NJ · 756 students
Nearby schools
- CEDAR HILL ELEM.0.6 mi · 313
- SOUTH ELEM.1.9 mi · 302
- WEST ELEM.2.1 mi · 317
- SOUTHWEST EARLY CHILDHOOD CTR2.2 mi · 305
- THORPE J. GORDON ELEM.2.3 mi · 294
- JEFFERSON CITY HIGH2.4 mi · 1,353
Frequently asked questions
About CAPITAL CITY HIGH SCHOOLWhat is the total enrollment at CAPITAL CITY HIGH SCHOOL?
CAPITAL CITY HIGH SCHOOL enrolls approximately 1,314 students in grades 09-12.
Is CAPITAL CITY HIGH SCHOOL an elementary, middle, or high school?
CAPITAL CITY HIGH SCHOOL is a high school covering grades 09-12.
How many students per teacher at CAPITAL CITY HIGH SCHOOL?
Approximately 13.6:1 students per teacher at CAPITAL CITY HIGH SCHOOL.
What is the racial breakdown of students at CAPITAL CITY HIGH SCHOOL?
At CAPITAL CITY HIGH SCHOOL, the student body is approximately 62% White, 9% Hispanic, 19% Black, 2% Asian, 8% Two or more.
Is CAPITAL CITY HIGH SCHOOL public or private?
CAPITAL CITY HIGH SCHOOL is a public K-12 school, overseen by JEFFERSON CITY.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.