Capital City High School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Jefferson City, Missouri 65109 · Jefferson City
#120 of 497 high schools in Missouri
#5305 of 16,910 nationally
About Capital City High School
Capital City High School is a public high school located in Jefferson City, in the Jefferson City school district of Missouri, United States. It caters for Grades 9–12. In 2025 it enrolled 1,314 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 61.9 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of high schools in United States and 120th of 497 ranked high schools in Missouri. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (63th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (60th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 1,314.
There are 18 schools in Jefferson City; Capital City High School ranks 5th of 17 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%)42.5%
- Students per teacher (15%)13.7
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 Capital City High School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 1,314
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 42.5%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 13.7
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
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Schools near Capital City High School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Cedar Hill Elem.
Jefferson City · Public elementary · Grades K–5
313 students · 917 m away
South Elem.
Jefferson City · Public elementary · Grades K–5
302 students · 3.1 km away
West Elem.
Jefferson City · Public elementary · Grades K–5
317 students · 3.4 km away
Southwest Early Childhood Ctr
Jefferson City · Public other · Grades PK–PK
305 students · 3.6 km away
Thorpe J. Gordon Elem.
Jefferson City · Public elementary · Grades K–5
294 students · 3.8 km away
Jefferson City High
Jefferson City · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,353 students · 3.8 km away
Thomas Jefferson Middle
Jefferson City · Public middle · Grades 6–8
927 students · 4.4 km away
Clarence Lawson Elem.
Jefferson City · Public elementary · Grades K–5
440 students · 4.4 km away
Moreau Heights Elem.
Jefferson City · Public elementary · Grades K–5
324 students · 4.5 km away
Belair Elem.
Jefferson City · Public elementary · Grades K–5
363 students · 4.9 km away
Similar schools
Public high schools in Missouri with a comparable Enrollment.
Hazelwood East High
ST Louis · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,310 students
Ruskin High School
Kansas City · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,299 students
Camdenton High
Camdenton · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,285 students
Central High
Chesterfield · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,281 students
Raytown Sr. High
Raytown · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,280 students
Central High
Cape Girardeau · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,278 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Capital City High School a good school?
Capital City High School has a Success Index (US) of 61.9 out of 100 (Top 50% of high schools in United States) and ranks #120 of 497 in Missouri. 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 Capital City High School rank in Missouri?
Capital City High School ranks #120 of 497 high schools in Missouri and #5305 of 16,910 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Capital City High School?
Capital City High School had 1,314 students in 2025.
Is Capital City High School a elementary school or a high school?
Capital City High School is classified as a high school covering Grades 9–12. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Capital City High School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Capital City High School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.