Serving 243 students in grades 6-12, El Capitan Public School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is approximately equal to the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 243 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 4%
- Graduation Rate: 70-79% (Btm 50% in AZ)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-59% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
El Capitan Public School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
School Overview
El Capitan Public School's student population of 243 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 12 teachers has declined by 14% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
243 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
El Capitan Public School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,956 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of El Capitan Public School is 0.08, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#810 out of 1956 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
24%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
17:1
American Indian
3%
5%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
n/a
47%
Black
1%
6%
White
96%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
70-79%
77%
Eligible for Free Lunch
59%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is El Capitan Public School's ranking?
El Capitan Public School is ranked #810 out of 1,956 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are El Capitan Public School often compared to?
El Capitan Public Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Fredonia High School, Kanab High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% AZ state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
What is the graduation rate of El Capitan Public School?
The graduation rate of El Capitan Public School is 70-79%, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 77%.
How many students attend El Capitan Public School?
243 students attend El Capitan Public School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of El Capitan Public School students are White, 3% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of El Capitan Public School?
El Capitan Public School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does El Capitan Public School offer ?
El Capitan Public School offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is El Capitan Public School part of?
El Capitan Public School is part of Colorado City Unified District (4370) School District.
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