Overview
Capital High is a public high serving grades 9–12 in Madison, Wisconsin. The school enrolls 123 students. It is part of the Madison Metropolitan School District district.
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Wisconsin state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Strengths
Smaller-than-average class sizes
7.7:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)
Things to Consider
Higher share of students from low-income families
80% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School Type—
LevelHigh
Grade Span9–12
DistrictMadison Metropolitan School District
County55025
CityMadison
ZIP53705
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID550852003095
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment123
Race/ethnicity breakdown will appear here once state-level demographic data is ingested. Check back soon.
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Equity & Title I
In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.
FRL %80%
State Avg43%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)