Serving 368 students in grades 9-12, Capitol High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 25-29% (which was lower than the Louisiana state average of 64%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 25-29% (which was lower than the Louisiana state average of 70%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 was lower than the Louisiana state level of 17:1.
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
368 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)25-29%
64%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)25-29%
70%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
1%
11%
Black
99%
41%
White
n/a
42%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(18-19)45-49%
81%
Eligible for Free Lunch
89%
58%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Capitol High School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 64% LA state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% LA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Capitol High School?
The graduation rate of Capitol High School is 45-49%, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 81%.
How many students attend Capitol High School?
368 students attend Capitol High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
99% of Capitol High School students are Black, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Capitol High School?
Capitol High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 17:1.
What grades does Capitol High School offer ?
Capitol High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Capitol High School part of?
Capitol High School is part of Capitol High School District.
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