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Capital Senior High School
- grade A minusOverall Grade
- Public
- 9-12
- Boise, ID
- Rating 3.96 out of 5 264 reviews
Report Card
- Academicsgrade B+
- Diversitygrade A minus
- Teachersgrade B+
- College Prepgrade B+
- Clubs & Activitiesgrade A minus
- Health & Safetygrade A minus
- Administrationgrade B+
- Sportsgrade A minus
- Foodgrade B minus
- Resources & Facilitiesgrade B minus
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AP Enrollment
28%
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- Cost of Livinggrade B minus
- Good for Familiesgrade A minus
- Housinggrade B+
Median Household Income
$60,489
National
$62,843Median Rent
$1,003
National
$1,062Median Home Value
$199,985
National
$217,500Culture & Safety
Health & Safety
grade A minus
Based on chronic student absenteeism, suspensions/expulsions, and survey responses on the school environment from students and parents.
Poll
- 78%
- of students agree that they feel safe at their school. 27 responses
Poll
- 67%
- of students agree that they like their school and feel happy there. 27 responses
Students
Diversity
grade A minus
Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
Students
1,318
Free or Reduced Lunch
31%
- 88%
- of students and parents agree that students at this school are competitive. 32 responses
- 69%
- of students and parents agree that students at this school are creative and artsy. 32 responses
- 88%
- of students and parents agree that students at this school are athletic. 32 responses
Teachers
- 74%
- of students and parents agree that the teachers give engaging lessons. 35 responses
- 77%
- of students and parents agree that the teachers genuinely care about the students. 35 responses
- 66%
- of students and parents agree that the teachers adequately lead and control the classroom. 35 responses
Clubs & Activities
Clubs & Activities
grade A minus
Based on student and parent reviews of clubs and activities.
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Average
Expenses Per Student
$9,309 / year
National
$12,239- 81%
- of students and parents agree that there are plenty of clubs and organizations for students to get involved in. 42 responses
- 40%
- of students and parents agree that clubs and organizations get the funding they need. 42 responses
- 69%
- of students and parents agree that lots of students participate in clubs and organizations. 42 responses
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Capital Senior High School Reviews
Rating 3.96 out of 5 264 reviews
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For the state of Idaho, Capital is very education minded and advanced in meeting the needs of their students. I personally loved my experience. Here are a few positive things to note:
-The school is very diverse and doesn't present any discrimination issues.
-The staff are all insightful on their college experiences.
-Lots of AP!
-The atmosphere is relaxed. You can go where you want at lunch and don't need to stress about an overbearing administration.
-Capital has many unique traditions to differentiate themselves from other schools.
And of course, there a few suggestions of change:
-I wish sometimes the teachers would focus more on meeting the needs of their students, not the district.
-Most of the staff has a strong political bias. It gets old..
Overall, I'd highly recommend that a student attends Capital if they're focused on their education, but want a stress-free environment.
-The school is very diverse and doesn't present any discrimination issues.
-The staff are all insightful on their college experiences.
-Lots of AP!
-The atmosphere is relaxed. You can go where you want at lunch and don't need to stress about an overbearing administration.
-Capital has many unique traditions to differentiate themselves from other schools.
And of course, there a few suggestions of change:
-I wish sometimes the teachers would focus more on meeting the needs of their students, not the district.
-Most of the staff has a strong political bias. It gets old..
Overall, I'd highly recommend that a student attends Capital if they're focused on their education, but want a stress-free environment.
Capital High School is a diverse school providing countless opportunities to the students in attendance from the numerous AP classes offered to all of the clubs and activities that are possible. All of the staff and faculty are caring, kind, and always expressing their desire to help their student succeed in academics as well as lessons in life. If you are looking for a high school that is consistently nationally recognized as one of the most difficult schools in the nation but still has a small-school environment with never-ending clubs and activities, this is the school for you. At the same time, our school does push most of the funding towards the sports programs and doesn’t equally distribute all of the funds received (both privately and through levies) through all of the programs offered at the school.
Capital Senior High School has been an excellent experience for me! Starting high school I was really nervous, but the teachers and staff were so nice and the upper class men were willing to help you find your classes. The teachers are good at helping the class learn in the right direction while still be friendly. The student body is so fun to be a part of and we have the best school spirit! Capital shows courage, optimism, respect, and encouragement and I am thankful to be a part of a school with great learning and people. I’m proud to be an Eagle!