High Schools in Capitan

Summary:

The Capitan High School is the sole high school serving the Capitan area of New Mexico. This small school has seen fluctuations in its statewide ranking over the past few years, ranging from 22nd out of 172 schools in 2023-2024 to 56th out of 170 schools in 2022-2023. Currently, Capitan High holds a 3-star rating and is ranked 50th out of 131 New Mexico high schools for the 2024-2025 school year.

Capitan High's performance is marked by some strengths and areas for improvement. The school's students excel in science, with 55.17% proficient or better in NM-ASR/Science for 11th grade, significantly higher than the statewide average of 41.69%. However, their English Language Arts performance lags behind, with only 34.48% of students proficient or better in SAT School Day/English Language Arts, lower than the state average of 38.44%. The school's four-year graduation rate for 2023-2024 was 78.0%, and it has a relatively low free and reduced lunch rate of 35.53%, suggesting a more advantaged student population.

Capitan High's small size, with a student-teacher ratio of 10.4, may contribute to its performance, providing a more personalized learning environment. However, the school's fluctuating statewide ranking indicates that its overall performance may be inconsistent or subject to various factors. While Capitan High excels in science, the school's leadership may need to focus on improving its English Language Arts instruction and support to ensure more well-rounded student outcomes.

District Detail

519 Smokey Bear Blvd
Capitan, NM 88316

(575) 354-8500

SchoolDigger Rank:
29^th of 82 New Mexico districts

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Grades served: PK, KG-12
Students: 443

Primary Schools: 1
Middle Schools: 1
High Schools: 1
Alternative Schools: 0

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				SAT School Day English Language Arts (2025)	NM-ASR Science (2025)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	SAT School Day English Language Arts 11th Grade	NM-ASR Science 11th Grade	Total
Capitan High	Public	9-12	519 Smokey Bear Blvd	Capitan	88316	Lincoln County	Capitan	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(575) 354-2239	134	16	8.2	28.4%	87 (64.9%)	0 (0.0%)	39 (29.1%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (5.2%)	51.5	50^th of 131 public high schools	61.8%		84.5	22^nd of 172 public high schools	87.2%	28	34.5	55.2	$12,874

Districts nearby

District	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Juvenile Justice	4.73 mi	4
Ruidoso	13.59 mi	4	39^th
Carrizozo	18.49 mi	3
Hondo Valley	21.91 mi	2
Mescalero Apache School	23.93 mi	1

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the New Mexico Public Education Department.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.