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Capitan High

Summary:

Capitan High School is a public high school located in Capitan, New Mexico, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 142 students. The school is part of the Capitan School District, which is ranked 16th out of 119 districts in the state and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. Capitan High School has consistently ranked among the top high schools in New Mexico, with a current ranking of 21st out of 190 high schools in the state for the 2023-2024 school year.

Capitan High School consistently outperforms the state average in academic proficiency across various subjects, with 71% of students proficient or better in NM-ASR/Science, compared to the state average of 36%. The school also maintains strong graduation rates, with a four-year graduation rate of 82.2% in the 2022-2023 school year, compared to the state average of 76.7%. Additionally, Capitan High School has shown strong performance across various student subgroups, ranking 20th out of 153 New Mexico high schools for female students and 11th out of 155 high schools for white students. The school also has a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 10.4 students per teacher, compared to the nearby Ruidoso High School, which had a ratio of 15.9 students per teacher.

While Capitan High School outperforms the state average in many areas, the nearby Carrizozo High School and Ruidoso High School have lower academic proficiency and graduation rates. This highlights the relative strength of Capitan High School within the local region. The school's focus on equity, small class sizes, and effective teaching practices contribute to its success, making it a standout institution in the region.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 519 Smokey Bear Blvd
       Capitan, NM  88316

(575) 354-2239

District: Capitan

SchoolDigger Rank:
21st of 190 New Mexico High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $12,874 Help


Feeder schools for Capitan High:

Elementary:    Capitan Elementary
Middle:    Capitan Middle

Student/teacher ratio:  10.4 Help
Number of students:  152

Racial breakdown:

White:
63.2%
Hispanic:
30.9%
Two or more races:
2.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  35.5% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Capitan High ranks better than 88.9% of high schools in New Mexico. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 86.64. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Capitan High who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (63.2%), Hispanic (30.9%), two or more races (2.6%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 35.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Capitan High is 10.4. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Capitan High is $12,874.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Capitan High:

SchoolDigger ranks Capitan High 21st of 190 New Mexico public high schools. (See Capitan High in the ranking list.)

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Capitan:

SchoolDigger ranks Capitan 16th of 119 New Mexico school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Capitan High

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Rank History for all students at Capitan High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 88.15 10th 129 92.2%
2006 87.82 9th 134 93.3%
2007 66.68 44th 150 70.7%
2008 95.93 6th 146 95.9%
2009 78.81 26th 151 82.8%
2010 73.97 35th 154 77.3%
2011 90.52 12th 157 92.4%
2012 51.80 82nd 163 49.7%
2013 68.76 45th 177 74.6%
2014 64.09 59th 198 70.2%
2015 63.65 45th 193 76.7%
2016 68.74 38th 185 79.5%
2017 62.15 46th 158 70.9%
2018 56.91 58th 182 68.1%
2019 63.30 51st 181 71.8%
2022 44.86 76th 177 57.1%
2023 58.28 56th 170 67.1%
2024 86.64 21st 190 88.9%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Capitan High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 24.91 42nd 58 27.6%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Capitan High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 69.15 37th 164 77.4%
2019 73.35 28th 161 82.6%
2023 65.68 32nd 157 79.6%
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Rank History for Female students at Capitan High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 69.53 37th 145 74.5%
2019 78.96 20th 144 86.1%
2022 52.84 62nd 157 60.5%
2023 40.99 63rd 143 55.9%
2024 82.50 20th 153 86.9%
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Rank History for Male students at Capitan High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 69.22 34th 143 76.2%
2019 55.32 51st 151 66.2%
2022 32.76 99th 159 37.7%
2023 62.26 44th 146 69.9%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Capitan High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 78.63 25th 139 82.0%
2022 49.87 63rd 150 58.0%
2023 45.19 54th 132 59.1%
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Rank History for White students at Capitan High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 65.44 36th 115 68.7%
2019 29.06 76th 109 30.3%
2022 19.03 114th 133 14.3%
2023 53.07 56th 157 64.3%
2024 90.03 11th 155 92.9%
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Data source: test scores: New Mexico Public Education Department, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: New Mexico Public Education Department

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Enrollment information for Capitan High

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1990 171 0 0 47 0 n/a n/a 0 218
1991 171 0 0 51 1 n/a n/a 0 223
1992 168 0 0 69 1 n/a n/a 0 238
1993 169 0 0 71 1 n/a n/a 0 241
1994 188 0 0 67 0 n/a n/a 0 255
1995 152 0 1 39 0 n/a n/a 0 192
1996 152 0 1 39 0 n/a n/a 0 192
1997 165 1 0 35 0 n/a n/a 0 201
1998 172 2 0 37 2 n/a n/a 0 213
1999 171 1 0 49 2 n/a n/a 0 223
2000 164 1 0 29 3 n/a n/a 0 197
2001 149 1 0 38 5 n/a n/a 0 193
2002 135 0 0 35 5 n/a n/a 0 175
2003 135 0 0 35 5 n/a n/a 0 175
2004 146 0 0 36 6 n/a n/a 0 188
2005 148 6 1 40 2 n/a n/a 0 197
2006 141 0 0 32 4 n/a n/a 0 177
2007 150 0 0 43 1 n/a n/a 0 194
2008 132 0 0 43 1 n/a n/a 0 176
2009 105 1 0 37 2 n/a n/a 0 145
2010 91 1 0 52 2 0 1 0 147
2011 102 1 0 54 1 1 0 0 159
2012 97 2 0 44 4 2 1 0 150
2013 113 2 2 42 3 0 2 0 164
2014 117 2 2 39 4 0 2 0 166
2015 99 2 2 28 2 0 0 0 133
2016 112 0 1 33 2 0 3 0 151
2017 104 2 1 45 3 0 1 0 156
2018 101 1 2 47 7 1 0 0 159
2019 108 1 1 53 7 1 0 0 171
2020 111 0 1 50 4 0 0 0 166
2021 95 0 2 49 3 0 0 0 149
2022 96 2 1 46 3 0 0 0 148
2023 87 1 1 46 1 1 5 0 142
2024 96 1 1 47 2 1 4 0 152

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Capitan High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1990 218 15.3 14.2 n/a
1991 223 14.6 15.2 n/a
1992 238 14.7 16.1 n/a
1993 241 14.7 16.4 n/a
1994 255 14.7 17.3 n/a
1995 192 11.9 16.1 n/a
1996 192 11.9 16.1 n/a
1997 201 13.4 15.0 n/a
1998 213 13.6 15.7 n/a
1999 223 15.9 14.0 27.8
2000 197 16.1 12.2 26.9
2001 193 15.9 12.1 44.6
2002 175 13.7 12.8 46.3
2003 175 13.7 12.8 46.3
2004 188 14.4 13.1 41.5
2005 197 14.2 13.9 43.1
2006 177 15.1 11.7 38.4
2007 194 12.0 16.2 41.2
2008 176 15.9 11.1 40.3
2009 145 14.1 10.3 42.1
2010 147 14.2 10.3 37.4
2011 159 13.6 11.6 61
2012 150 13.7 10.9 48.7
2013 164 13.0 12.5 59.8
2014 166 13.2 12.5 51.2
2015 133 10.0 13.3 60.9
2016 151 10.0 15.1 58.9
2017 156 10.5 14.8 55.8
2018 159 10.8 14.6 56.6
2019 171 12.5 13.6 57.3
2020 166 11.2 14.7 51.8
2021 149 12.8 11.6 31.5
2022 148 14.2 10.3 37.8
2023 142 13.5 10.4 50
2024 152 14.6 10.4 35.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Capitan High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1990 218 15.3 14.2 n/a
1991 223 14.6 15.2 n/a
1992 238 14.7 16.1 n/a
1993 241 14.7 16.4 n/a
1994 255 14.7 17.3 n/a
1995 192 11.9 16.1 n/a
1996 192 11.9 16.1 n/a
1997 201 13.4 15.0 n/a
1998 213 13.6 15.7 n/a
1999 223 15.9 14.0 27.8
2000 197 16.1 12.2 26.9
2001 193 15.9 12.1 44.6
2002 175 13.7 12.8 46.3
2003 175 13.7 12.8 46.3
2004 188 14.4 13.1 41.5
2005 197 14.2 13.9 43.1
2006 177 15.1 11.7 38.4
2007 194 12.0 16.2 41.2
2008 176 15.9 11.1 40.3
2009 145 14.1 10.3 42.1
2010 147 14.2 10.3 37.4
2011 159 13.6 11.6 61
2012 150 13.7 10.9 48.7
2013 164 13.0 12.5 59.8
2014 166 13.2 12.5 51.2
2015 133 10.0 13.3 60.9
2016 151 10.0 15.1 58.9
2017 156 10.5 14.8 55.8
2018 159 10.8 14.6 56.6
2019 171 12.5 13.6 57.3
2020 166 11.2 14.7 51.8
2021 149 12.8 11.6 31.5
2022 148 14.2 10.3 37.8
2023 142 13.5 10.4 50
2024 152 14.6 10.4 35.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Capitan High

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $12,874

Data source: New Mexico Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Capitan High

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 51st of 181 High schoolsRanks 56th of 170 High schools
 4.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
11th Grade Language Arts (Capitan High)8627.6
 58.4%
   11th Grade Language Arts (Capitan)8627.6
 58.4%
   11th Grade Language Arts (New Mexico)4033.1
 6.9%
11th Grade Science (Capitan High)4043.3
 3.3%
   11th Grade Science (Capitan)4043.3
 3.3%
   11th Grade Science (New Mexico)2540.2
 15.2%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students171142
 17%
African American11
American Indian71
 85.7%
Asian11
Hispanic5346
 13.2%
Pacific Islander11
White10887
 19.4%
Two or More Races05
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients57.3%50%
 7.3%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Capitan High

Capitan High is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Capitan Elementary
Middle : Capitan Middle

Students at Capitan High are 63% White, 31% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races, 1% American Indian.

In the 2023-24 school year, 152 students attended Capitan High.

Capitan High ranks 21st of 190 New Mexico high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.


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