Enrollment
134
High
DISTRICT 148 · STATE 450
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·CAPITAN·NCES 350027000161
CAPITAN HIGH
519 SMOKEY BEAR BLVD, CAPITAN, NM 88316 · (575) 354-2239 · Lincoln County
GRADES 09–12HIGH42-RURALREGULAR SCHOOL134 STUDENTS
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Not graded
This school has no state test results for 2023-24 or 2024-25 to grade, which is common for schools that end before third grade. How grades work
Student : Teacher
8.3:1
16 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 10.8:1 · STATE 22.9:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
28%
38 students
DISTRICT 31% · STATE 90%
Community
0
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 | 32 | 24% |
| Grade 10 | 42 | 31% |
| Grade 11 | 33 | 25% |
| Grade 12 | 27 | 20% |
Student demographics
49%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 51% · STATE 55% · 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
School pathway
Feeds from
Based on grade levels within CAPITAN. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
Schools most like CAPITAN HIGH
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| CAPITAN HIGH this school | 134 | 28.4% | N/A |
| CLOUDCROFT HIGH CLOUDCROFT | 138 | 39.9% | N/A |
| DORA HIGH DORA | 94 | 45.7% | 62.8% |
| TATUM HIGH TATUM | 129 | 43.4% | N/A |
| DES MOINES HIGH DES MOINES | 50 | 34.0% | N/A |
| ALDO LEOPOLD CHARTER SILVER CITY | 201 | 47.3% | 58.0% |
Matched among New Mexico 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 CAPITAN HIGH ranks
Among high schools| Measure | This school | In New Mexico |
|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 134 | #138 of 212 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 28.4% | #136 of 147 |
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
134
-15 (-10%) vs 2020
-40% since 1990-91, when it was 223
Student : Teacher
8.3:1
was 12.4:1
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 | 134 | 16.2 | 8.3:1 | 28% (38) |
| 2023-24 | 152 | 14.6 | 10.4:1 | 36% (54) |
| 2022-23 | 142 | 13.6 | 10.5:1 | 50% (71) |
| 2020-21 | 149 | 12 | 12.4:1 | 32% (47) |
| 2017-18 | 159 | 10.8 | 14.7:1 | 57% (90) |
| 2015-16 | 151 | 9 | 16.8:1 | 59% (89) |
| 2010-11 | 159 | 13 | 12.2:1 | 61% (97) |
| 2000-01 | 193 | 15 | 12.9:1 | 45% (86) |
| 1990-91 | 223 | 14 | 15.9:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for CAPITAN HIGH.
Since 2017-18: students down 16% (159 to 134); teachers up 50% (10.8 to 16.2).
About CAPITAN HIGH
CAPITAN HIGH is a very small high school located in CAPITAN, New Mexico. Enrollment totals 134 students across grades 9 through 12. That puts enrollment 70% below the 450-student average for high schools in New Mexico.
CAPITAN HIGH is part of a district of 3 schools: CAPITAN, with 443 students.
The student body at CAPITAN HIGH is 65% White. Other reported shares: 29% Hispanic and 5% multiracial. A diversity index of 49% means there is a 49% chance two randomly chosen students at CAPITAN HIGH are from different groups.
CAPITAN HIGH lists 16.2 full-time-equivalent teachers; that is about 8.3 students per teacher. The school's 8.3:1 compares with an average of 22.9:1 for high schools in New Mexico. Free or reduced-price lunch covers 28% of the student body. The 85% average for public schools in Lincoln County is 57 points higher.
For the population of Lincoln County, median household income comes to about $53,303, roughly 32% of adults have a four-year degree or more, and the share of residents below the poverty line is 14%. Lincoln County counts 14 public schools with about 2,601 students.
CAPITAN MIDDLE is the nearest public school to CAPITAN HIGH, less than a tenth of a mile away. Counting only straight-line distance, 2 other public schools are within five miles.
On the NCES locale scale, the school is Rural: Distant.
By 2024-25, enrollment had dropped to 134, from 149 in 2020-21. Its ratio of students to teachers was 12.4:1 in 2020-21, and 8.3:1 in 2024-25.
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Lincoln County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
20,224
Census ACS
Median income
$53,303
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
32%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
14%
Below federal line
Schools in county
14
2,601 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in CAPITAN
- CAPITAN ELEMENTARYElementary · 207 students
- CAPITAN MIDDLEMiddle · 102 students
Other schools in CAPITAN
- CAPITAN ELEMENTARYElementary · 207 students
- CAPITAN MIDDLEMiddle · 102 students
Nearby schools
- CAPITAN MIDDLE0.0 mi · 102
- CAPITAN ELEMENTARY0.0 mi · 207
- WHITE MOUNTAIN ELEMENTARY13.6 mi · 374
- SIERRA VISTA PRIMARY13.7 mi · 514
- RUIDOSO MIDDLE13.7 mi · 373
- RUIDOSO HIGH14.1 mi · 527
Frequently asked questions
About CAPITAN HIGHHow many students attend CAPITAN HIGH?
CAPITAN HIGH enrolls approximately 134 students in grades 09-12.
Is CAPITAN HIGH an elementary, middle, or high school?
CAPITAN HIGH is a high school covering grades 09-12.
How many students per teacher at CAPITAN HIGH?
Approximately 8.3:1 students per teacher at CAPITAN HIGH.
What is the racial breakdown of students at CAPITAN HIGH?
At CAPITAN HIGH, the student body is approximately 65% White, 29% Hispanic, 5% Two or more.
Is CAPITAN HIGH public or private?
CAPITAN HIGH is a public K-12 school, overseen by CAPITAN.
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