Capital High vs Nina Otero Community School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New Mexico, United States, 418 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Capital High
Santa Fe · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,388 students
Nina Otero Community School
Santa Fe · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
629 students
| Measure | Capital High Santa Fe, New Mexico | Nina Otero Community School Santa Fe, New Mexico |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 12 Lower 50% | 11 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #130 of 156 | #393 of 416 |
| National rank | #16436 of 16,910 | #49132 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 1,388 | 629 |
| Enrollment | 1,388 | 629 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 100% | 100% |
| Students per teacher | 15.6 | 13.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | 13% |
| Math proficiency | 5% | 7% |
| city | Santa Fe | Santa Fe |
| state | New Mexico | New Mexico |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (12.0 vs 11.2).
- •Nina Otero Community School does better on math proficiency (7% vs 5%).
- •Capital High does better on reading proficiency (27% vs 13%).
- •Nina Otero Community School does better on students per teacher (13.7 vs 15.6).
- •Capital High is the larger school with 1,388 students compared with 629.
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 High better than Nina Otero Community School?
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 Capital High and Nina Otero Community School?
About 418 m in a straight line, between Santa Fe and Santa Fe in New Mexico.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Capital High: 1,388. Nina Otero Community School: 629. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Capital High and Nina Otero Community School rank in New Mexico?
Capital High is 130th of 156 and Nina Otero Community School is 393rd of 416 among high schools in New Mexico on the 2025 Success Index (US).