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Capitan High

Q: Is Capitan High a good school?

Capitan High ranks 50 th of 131 New Mexico high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 9-12

50^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 131 New Mexico High Schools

Better than 62% of New Mexico high schools

Summary

Capitan High is a public high school located in Capitan, New Mexico, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 152 students. The school is part of the Capitan District, which is ranked 29 out of 82 districts in New Mexico and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Capitan High consistently performs above the state average in science proficiency, with 55.17% of 11th-grade students proficient or better in 2024-2025, compared to the state average of 41.69%. In English Language Arts, the school's 11th-grade proficiency rate was 34.48% in 2024-2025, slightly below the state average of 38.44%. However, Capitan High's 11th-grade mathematics proficiency rate was 35.71% in 2023-2024, significantly higher than the state average of 12.12%. The school has also maintained a strong four-year graduation rate, ranging from 76.7% to 88.2% over the past few years, which is generally higher than the state average.

Compared to the nearby Carrizozo High School and Ruidoso High School, Capitan High appears to have stronger academic performance, higher graduation rates, and a more favorable student-teacher ratio. This suggests that Capitan High may be a more desirable option for families in the local area, though further analysis of the specific needs and characteristics of the surrounding communities would be necessary to draw definitive conclusions.

134

Students ?

8.2

Student/teacher ratio ?

$12,874

Per pupil spending ?

28.4%

Free/discounted lunch ?

519 Smokey Bear Blvd
Capitan, NM 88316

(575) 354-2239

District: Capitan

Feeder schools for Capitan High:

Elementary:	Capitan Elementary
Middle:	Capitan Middle

Racial breakdown:

White:

64.9%

Hispanic:

29.1%

Two or more races:

5.2%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Rebounding — 57th percentile in 2022 → 62nd in 2025

Strengths

✓90% graduate in 4 years — above the New Mexico average (81%)

✓Ranking is rebounding — up to 62nd (2025) from a 57th-percentile low (2022)

✓Above the New Mexico median (62nd percentile)

Worth a look

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school45%

District avg45%

New Mexico avg40%

50^th of 131

New Mexico public high schools ?

Top 38%▼ down 15 pts since 2015

From top 23% (2015) to top 38% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

29^th of 82Capitan among New Mexico districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	New Mexico percentile	Rating
2025	51.5	50 of 131	61.8%	★★★☆☆
2024	84.5	22 of 172	87.2%	★★★★☆
2023	58.3	56 of 170	67.1%	★★★☆☆
2022	44.9	76 of 177	57.1%	★★★☆☆
2019	63.3	51 of 181	71.8%	★★★★☆
2018	56.9	58 of 182	68.1%	★★★☆☆
2017	62.1	46 of 158	70.9%	★★★★☆
2016	68.7	38 of 185	79.5%	★★★★☆
2015	63.6	45 of 193	76.7%	★★★★☆
2014	64.1	59 of 198	70.2%	★★★★☆
2013	68.8	45 of 177	74.6%	★★★★☆
2012	51.8	82 of 163	49.7%	★★★☆☆
2011	90.5	12 of 157	92.4%	★★★★★
2010	74.0	35 of 154	77.3%	★★★★☆
2009	78.8	26 of 151	82.8%	★★★★☆
2008	95.9	6 of 146	95.9%	★★★★★
2007	66.7	44 of 150	70.7%	★★★★☆
2006	87.8	9 of 134	93.3%	★★★★★
2005	88.2	10 of 129	92.2%	★★★★★

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	New Mexico percentile	Rating
2024	80.6	29 of 142	79.6%	★★★★☆
2023	41.0	63 of 143	55.9%	★★★☆☆
2022	52.8	62 of 157	60.5%	★★★☆☆
2019	79.0	20 of 144	86.1%	★★★★☆
2018	69.5	37 of 145	74.5%	★★★★☆

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	New Mexico percentile	Rating
2023	45.2	54 of 132	59.1%	★★★☆☆
2022	49.9	63 of 150	58.0%	★★★☆☆
2019	78.6	25 of 139	82.0%	★★★★☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	New Mexico percentile	Rating
2023	65.7	32 of 157	79.6%	★★★★☆
2019	73.4	28 of 161	82.6%	★★★★☆
2018	69.2	37 of 164	77.4%	★★★★☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	New Mexico percentile	Rating
2023	62.3	44 of 146	69.9%	★★★★☆
2022	32.8	99 of 159	37.7%	★★☆☆☆
2019	55.3	51 of 151	66.2%	★★★☆☆
2018	69.2	34 of 143	76.2%	★★★★☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	New Mexico percentile	Rating
2022	24.9	42 of 58	27.6%	★★☆☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	New Mexico percentile	Rating
2025	41.0	59 of 117	49.6%	★★★☆☆
2024	88.2	13 of 136	90.4%	★★★★★
2023	53.1	56 of 157	64.3%	★★★☆☆
2022	19.0	114 of 133	14.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	29.1	76 of 109	30.3%	★★☆☆☆
2018	65.4	36 of 115	68.7%	★★★★☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Low Socio Economic Status (2023)80th percentile+13 vs school

Female (2024)80th percentile-8 vs school

Male (2023)70th percentile+3 vs school

Hispanic (2023)59th percentile-8 vs school

White (2025)50th percentile-12 vs school

Special Education (2022)28th percentile-29 vs school

By subject vs New Mexico (2024-2025) ?

Science55%+13 vs state

English Language Arts34%-4 vs state

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Schools Near Capitan High

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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
Ruidoso High	Public	9-12	125 Warrior Dr	Ruidoso	88345	Lincoln County	Ruidoso	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(575) 258-4910	527	32	16.5	99.8%	131 (24.9%)	2 (0.4%)	300 (56.9%)	10 (1.9%)	70 (13.3%)	1 (0.2%)	13 (2.5%)	43.1	56^th of 131 public high schools	57.3%		35.7	89^th of 172 public high schools	48.3%	33	33.9	47.8	$9,716
Carrizozo High	Public	9-12	800 D Ave	Carrizozo	88301	Lincoln County	Carrizozo	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(575) 648-2348	47	6	7.4	100.0%	18 (38.3%)	4 (8.5%)	25 (53.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)			$16,768

Frequently Asked Questions about Capitan High

What district is Capitan High in?

Capitan

What schools feed into Capitan High?

Capitan High is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Capitan Elementary
Middle : Capitan Middle

What is the racial makeup of Capitan High?

Students at Capitan High are 65% White, 29% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races.

Is Capitan High a good school?

Capitan High ranks 50^th of 131 New Mexico high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Capitan High?

In the 2024-25 school year, 134 students attended Capitan High.

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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.

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