Capitol High School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70802 · East Baton Rouge Parish
#223 of 246 high schools in Louisiana
#11364 of 16,910 nationally
About Capitol High School
Capitol High School is a public high school located in Baton Rouge, in the East Baton Rouge Parish school district of Louisiana, United States. It caters for Grades 9–12. In 2025 it enrolled 205 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 38.3 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of high schools in United States and 223rd of 246 ranked high schools in Louisiana. Its strongest component is students per teacher (82th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (12th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 205.
There are 91 schools in Baton Rouge; Capitol High School ranks 69th of 84 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against high schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)–
- Reading proficiency (30%)–
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)92.2%
- Students per teacher (15%)7.3
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Capitol High School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 205
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 92.2%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 7.3
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
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Schools near Capitol High School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Park Elementary School
Baton Rouge · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
300 students · 349 m away
Community School For Apprenticeship Learning
Baton Rouge · Charter middle · Grades 6–8
290 students · 1.3 km away
Madison Preparatory Academy
Baton Rouge · Charter high · Grades 9–12
621 students · 1.4 km away
CSAL Elementary
Baton Rouge · Charter elementary · Grades K–5
288 students · 1.5 km away
Baton Rouge Magnet High School
Baton Rouge · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,593 students · 1.6 km away
The Dufrocq School
Baton Rouge · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
431 students · 1.6 km away
Capitol Elementary School
Baton Rouge · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
321 students · 1.6 km away
Belfair Montessori School
Baton Rouge · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
274 students · 2.1 km away
Bernard Terrace Elementary School
Baton Rouge · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
240 students · 2.2 km away
Dalton Elementary School A Redesign School
Baton Rouge · Charter elementary · Grades PK–8
189 students · 2.2 km away
Similar schools
Public high schools in Louisiana with a comparable Enrollment.
Jonesboro-Hodge High School
Jonesboro · Public high · Grades 9–12
198 students
General Trass High School
Lake Providence · Public high · Grades 9–12
214 students
LaSalle High School
Olla · Public high · Grades 9–12
196 students
Ringgold High School
Ringgold · Public high · Grades 6–12
219 students
North Central High School
Washington · Public high · Grades 7–12
220 students
Gueydan High School
Gueydan · Public high · Grades 6–12
187 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Capitol High School a good school?
Capitol High School has a Success Index (US) of 38.3 out of 100 (Lower 50% of high schools in United States) and ranks #223 of 246 in Louisiana. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Capitol High School rank in Louisiana?
Capitol High School ranks #223 of 246 high schools in Louisiana and #11364 of 16,910 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Capitol High School?
Capitol High School had 205 students in 2025.
Is Capitol High School a elementary school or a high school?
Capitol High School is classified as a high school covering Grades 9–12. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Capitol High School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Capitol High School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.