Capital Senior High School vs Summerwind STEM Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Idaho, United States, 2.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Capital Senior High School
Boise · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,170 students
Summerwind STEM Academy
Boise · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
370 students
| Measure | Capital Senior High School Boise, Idaho | Summerwind STEM Academy Boise, Idaho |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 49 Lower 50% | 67 Top 50% |
| State rank | #68 of 134 | #73 of 352 |
| National rank | #8564 of 16,910 | #13610 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 1,170 | 370 |
| Enrollment | 1,170 | 370 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 36.3% | 40.8% |
| Students per teacher | 16.0 | 14.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 53% | 63% |
| Math proficiency | 30% | 56% |
| city | Boise | Boise |
| state | Idaho | Idaho |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Summerwind STEM Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (66.8 vs 49.3).
- •Summerwind STEM Academy does better on math proficiency (56% vs 30%).
- •Summerwind STEM Academy does better on reading proficiency (63% vs 53%).
- •Capital Senior High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (36.3% vs 40.8%).
- •Summerwind STEM Academy does better on students per teacher (14.8 vs 16.0).
- •Capital Senior High School is the larger school with 1,170 students compared with 370.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Capital Senior High School better than Summerwind STEM Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Summerwind STEM Academy ranks higher (66.8 vs 49.3 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Capital Senior High School and Summerwind STEM Academy?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Boise and Boise in Idaho.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Capital Senior High School: 1,170. Summerwind STEM Academy: 370. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Capital Senior High School and Summerwind STEM Academy rank in Idaho?
Capital Senior High School is 68th of 134 and Summerwind STEM Academy is 73rd of 352 among high schools in Idaho on the 2025 Success Index (US).