#20 of 156 high schools in New Mexico
#7824 of 16,910 nationally
About Capitan High
Capitan High is a public high located in Capitan, in the Capitan school district of New Mexico, United States. It caters for Grades 9–12. In 2025 it enrolled 134 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 52.1 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of high schools in United States and 20th of 156 ranked high schools in New Mexico. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (83th percentile), and its weakest is math proficiency (15th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 134.
There are 3 schools in Capitan; Capitan High ranks 2nd of 3 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against high schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)17%
- Reading proficiency (30%)57%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)28.4%
- Students per teacher (15%)8.4
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 Capitan High by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 134
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 28.4%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 8.4
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 57%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 17%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Capitan High
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
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Frequently asked questions
Is Capitan High a good school?
Capitan High has a Success Index (US) of 52.1 out of 100 (Top 50% of high schools in United States) and ranks #20 of 156 in New Mexico. 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 Capitan High rank in New Mexico?
Capitan High ranks #20 of 156 high schools in New Mexico and #7824 of 16,910 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Capitan High?
Capitan High had 134 students in 2025.
Is Capitan High a elementary school or a high school?
Capitan High is classified as a high covering Grades 9–12. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Capitan High?
There are 2 schools within 15 km of Capitan High; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.