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CAPITAL HIGH

4851 PASEO DEL SOL, SANTA FE, NM 87507SANTA FE PUBLIC SCHOOLS →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades 09–12Non-Charter
1,398
Students
Total enrolled
78%
Grad Rate
Nat'l avg 87%
↓ 10% vs nat'l
$16,964
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↑ 18% vs nat'l
17.3 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↑ 12% vs nat'l
38/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
↓ 25% vs nat'l
⇄ Compare with another school
Large public school
Serves 1,398 students in grades 09–12 in SANTA FE, New Mexico.
18% above average funding
District spends $16,964 per pupil, 18% more than the national average of $14,347.
Below-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 38th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

CAPITAL HIGH is a very large high in SANTA FE, New Mexico, serving grades 09–12 with 1,398 students. The district invests $16,964 per student — 18% above the national average of $14,347, with a 17.3:1 student-teacher ratio near the national norm. About 100% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic challenges in the surrounding community. A neighborhood opportunity score of 38/100 — below the national median of 50 — is worth factoring into a fuller picture of long-term student outcomes.

Student Body & Demographics at CAPITAL HIGH

1,398
Total Students
17.3 : 1
Student:Teacher
100%
Free Lunch
81
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (09–12) are served by this school
Gender Distribution716 male · 682 female
51%
49%
Male 51%Female 49%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility100%
National avg 52% · 1,395 students
Student Composition
93%
Asian1%
White4%
Hispanic / Latino93%
Native American2%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 350237000724

Academic Outcomes at CAPITAL HIGH

Graduation Rate (Adjusted Cohort)
78
Below avg
National avg 87%
Graduation Rate Comparison
This school
78%
State avg
73%
National avg
87%
Neighborhood Opportunity Score
38
/ 100
Below-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 38th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 18th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 87507

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$16,964Above avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$16,964
State avg
$19,045
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$7,464
Student Support$3,223
Administration$2,036
Operations$2,545
Other$1,696
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $16,964 spent per student, an estimated $7,515 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
57%
30%
State government
57.1%
Local (property tax)
30.4%
Federal programs
12.5%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Above-average funding — $16,964/student vs $14,347 nationally
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Worth Considering
  • 78% graduation rate — below the national average of 87%
  • 100% of students on free or reduced lunch — a high share that can indicate resource pressure
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
EL CAMINO REAL ACADEMY COMMUNITYNINA OTERO COMMUNITY SCHOOLPINON ELEMENTARYRAMIREZ THOMAS ELEMENTARY
+16 more
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Middle
EDWARD ORTIZ MIDDLEMILAGRO MIDDLE
↓
High School
SANTA FE HIGHACADEMY FOR TECHNOLOGY & CLASSICSMANDELA INTERNATIONAL MAGNET (MIMS)EARLY COLLEGE OPPORTUNITIES
+1 more
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelHigh
Grades09 – 12
Location—
CountySanta Fe County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictSANTA FE PUBLIC SCHOOLS →
Phone: (505)467-1000
NCES ID: 350237000724
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in SANTA FE seeking a public high school, especially those prioritizing above-average resources and classroom investment. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in SANTA FE PUBLIC SCHOOLS
High
SANTA FE HIGH
1,599 students · 09–12
● 49 opp43% FRL
Elem
EL CAMINO REAL ACADEMY COMMUNITY
778 students · PK–08
● 38 opp100% FRL
Elem
NINA OTERO COMMUNITY SCHOOL
682 students · PK–08
● 38 opp100% FRL
Elem
PINON ELEMENTARY
545 students · PK–06
● 38 opp47% FRL
Mid
EDWARD ORTIZ MIDDLE
441 students · 06–08
● 49 opp100% FRL
Elem
RAMIREZ THOMAS ELEMENTARY
420 students · PK–05
● 49 opp100% FRL
Elem
EL DORADO COMMUNITY SCHOOL
396 students · KG–08
● 45 opp25% FRL
High
ACADEMY FOR TECHNOLOGY & CLASSICS
392 students · 07–12
● 45 opp28% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
4851 PASEO DEL SOL, SANTA FE, NM 87507
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

High
1
What percentage of students take AP or dual enrollment courses?
Indicates academic rigor and college prep
2
What college counseling and application support is provided?
Ratio of students per counselor matters
3
What career and vocational pathways are offered?
CTE programs, internships, industry partnerships
4
How does the school support students at risk of not graduating?
Credit recovery, attendance intervention
5
What's the school's culture around attendance and behavior?
Discipline approach, restorative practices
6
What happens after graduation — where do students go?
Ask about college, career, military outcomes
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.