Enrollment
129
High
DISTRICT 1,112 · STATE 475
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·MADISON METROPOLITAN SCHOOL DISTRICT·NCES 550852003095
Capital High
3802 Regent St, Madison, WI 53705 · (608) 204-4220 · Dane County
GRADES 09–12HIGH11-CITYTITLE IALTERNATIVE EDUCATION SCHOOL129 STUDENTS
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Not graded
Schools serving specialized populations are not graded, because state test results are not a fair comparison for them. How grades work
Student : Teacher
8.7:1
15 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 12.3:1 · STATE 14.6:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
84%
109 students
DISTRICT 48% · STATE 42%
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 | 13 | 10% |
| Grade 10 | 26 | 20% |
| Grade 11 | 38 | 29% |
| Grade 12 | 52 | 40% |
Student demographics
71%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 73% · STATE 54% · 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
BeatsExpectations
Not computed for this schoolBeatsExpectations is not computed for specialized-population schools (schools for the deaf or blind, therapeutic and behavioral-health placements, juvenile-justice and alternative-education settings, and similar). State ELA/Math proficiency rates are not a comparable metric for these populations, so a demographically-adjusted residual against general-enrollment peers would be misleading. About the methodology →
Where Capital High ranks
Among high schools| Measure | This school | In Wisconsin | In Dane County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 129 | #389 of 532 | #21 of 28 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 84.5% | #19 of 418 | #1 of 23 |
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
129
-33 (-20%) vs 2020
Student : Teacher
8.7:1
was 7.7:1
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 | 129 | 14.9 | 8.7:1 | 84% (109) |
| 2023-24 | 123 | 16.1 | 7.6:1 | 80% (98) |
| 2022-23 | 139 | 18.5 | 7.5:1 | 77% (107) |
| 2020-21 | 162 | 21 | 7.7:1 | 85% (138) |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Capital High.
About Capital High
Families in Madison, Wisconsin, are served by Capital High, a very small high school. Enrollment totals 129 students across grades 9 through 12. On average, high schools in Wisconsin enroll around 475, and this school is 73% below that mark.
Madison Metropolitan School District is responsible for 53 schools, Capital High included, with 25,155 students in all.
At Capital High, Black students make up the biggest share, 44%. Other groups include 21% Hispanic, 16% multiracial, 14% White, and 5% Asian. By comparison, Dane County residents are about 5% Black. A diversity index of 71% means there is a 71% chance two randomly chosen students at Capital High are from different groups.
Its ratio of 8.7:1 is based on 14.9 full-time-equivalent teachers. Statewide, high schools in Wisconsin average 14.6:1. The share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch is 84%. Across public schools in Dane County, the average is 32%.
American Community Survey estimates for Dane County show that median household income comes to about $89,975, roughly 55% of adults have a four-year degree or more, and the share of residents below the poverty line is 5%. Dane County counts 169 public schools with about 78,525 students.
Of the public schools around it, Capital High is closest to West High, about 0.6 miles away. Capital High has at least 8 other public schools within five miles.
The federal government classifies Capital High's location as City: Large.
Over the 4 years from 2020-21 to 2024-25, enrollment fell 20%.
This page collects posts and questions about Capital High, such as fundraisers, report cards, and school supplies. Members of the school community can share what they know.
Dane County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
572,674
Census ACS
Median income
$89,975
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
55%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
5%
Below federal line
Schools in county
169
78,525 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Madison Metropolitan School District
- West HighHigh · 2,222 students
- Vel Phillips Memorial High SchoolHigh · 2,004 students
- East HighHigh · 1,643 students
- LaFollette HighHigh · 1,541 students
- Hamilton MiddleMiddle · 790 students
- Cesar Chavez ElementaryElementary · 631 students
Other schools in Madison
- West HighHigh · 2,222 students
- Vel Phillips Memorial High SchoolHigh · 2,004 students
- East HighHigh · 1,643 students
- LaFollette HighHigh · 1,541 students
- Hamilton MiddleMiddle · 790 students
- Cesar Chavez ElementaryElementary · 631 students
Other Capital High schools
5 other US public schools in 6 states are named Capital High. Capital High is the 5th largest of the 6.
- CAPITAL HIGHSANTA FE, NM · 1,388 students
- Capital High SchoolOLYMPIA, WA · 1,322 students
- Capital High SchoolHelena, MT · 1,293 students
- Capital High SchoolCharleston, WV · 1,051 students
- Capital High SchoolColumbus, OH · 76 students
Nearby schools
- West High0.6 mi · 2,222
- Shorewood Hills Elementary0.8 mi · 368
- Van Hise Elementary1.0 mi · 396
- Midvale Elementary1.0 mi · 372
- Hamilton Middle1.0 mi · 790
- Randall Elementary School1.1 mi · 320
Frequently asked questions
About Capital HighWhat is the total enrollment at Capital High?
Capital High enrolls approximately 129 students in grades 09-12.
What grades does Capital High serve?
Capital High serves grades 09-12.
How many students per teacher at Capital High?
Approximately 8.7:1 students per teacher at Capital High.
How diverse is Capital High?
Capital High reports a student body of 14% White, 21% Hispanic, 44% Black, 5% Asian, 16% Two or more.
Is Capital High public or private?
Capital High is a public K-12 school, overseen by Madison Metropolitan School District.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.