Capitan High School is a public high school located in Capitan, New Mexico, United States. The school has an enrollment of approximately 150 students in grades 9–12. Athletic teams are known as the Fighting Tigers and the school colors are orange and black.
Serving 152 students in grades 9-12, Capitan High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New Mexico for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 11-19% (which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 24%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 21-39% (which is approximately equal to the New Mexico state average of 34%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the New Mexico state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 152 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 37%
- Graduation Rate: 70-79% (Top 50% in NM)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-59% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Capitan High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Mexico for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Capitan High School's student population of 152 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has grown by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
152 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
Year Founded
1986
School Calendar
School Rankings
Capitan High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 796 schools in New Mexico (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Capitan High School is 0.51, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#492 out of 796 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
34%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
33%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
12%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
31%
62%
Black
1%
2%
White
63%
20%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(20-21)70-79%
66%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
32%
74%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Tiger
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Capitan High School's ranking?
Capitan High School is ranked #492 out of 796 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Mexico.
What schools are Capitan High School often compared to?
Capitan High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Holloman Middle School, Ruidoso High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
11-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 24% NM state average), while 21-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 34% NM state average).
What is the graduation rate of Capitan High School?
The graduation rate of Capitan High School is 70-79%, which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 66%.
How many students attend Capitan High School?
152 students attend Capitan High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Capitan High School students are White, 31% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Capitan High School?
Capitan High School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 13:1.
What grades does Capitan High School offer ?
Capitan High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Capitan High School part of?
Capitan High School is part of Capitan School District.
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