Capitol High School vs Helix Legal Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Louisiana, United States, 2.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Capitol High School
Baton Rouge · Public high · Grades 9–12
205 students
Helix Legal Academy
Baton Rouge · Charter middle · Grades 6–8
127 students
| Measure | Capitol High School Baton Rouge, Louisiana | Helix Legal Academy Baton Rouge, Louisiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 38 Lower 50% | 38 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #223 of 246 | #199 of 218 |
| National rank | #11364 of 16,910 | #10233 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 205 | 127 |
| Enrollment | 205 | 127 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 92.2% | 86.6% |
| Students per teacher | 7.3 | 7.9 |
| Reading proficiency | – | – |
| Math proficiency | – | – |
| city | Baton Rouge | Baton Rouge |
| state | Louisiana | Louisiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (38.3 vs 38.2).
- •Helix Legal Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (86.6% vs 92.2%).
- •Capitol High School does better on students per teacher (7.3 vs 7.9).
- •Capitol High School is the larger school with 205 students compared with 127.
- •Capitol High School is a public school while Helix Legal Academy is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Capitol High School better than Helix Legal Academy?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Capitol High School and Helix Legal Academy?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Baton Rouge and Baton Rouge in Louisiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Capitol High School: 205. Helix Legal Academy: 127. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Capitol High School and Helix Legal Academy rank in Louisiana?
Capitol High School is 223rd of 246 and Helix Legal Academy is 199th of 218 among high schools in Louisiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).