Enrollment
1,314
Missouri · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Jefferson City, MO
Capital City High School
Federal NCES profile for Capital City High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 291619003346
👥 S:T ratio 43
📚 AP courses 60
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 57
📋 Attendance 24
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Capital City High School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 73% of Missouri schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Missouri.
- #2 of 3
- high schools in Jefferson City · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.3:1
- large classes for Missouri
- 32.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Capital City High School has class sizes larger than 73% of Missouri schools. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Capital City High School ranks #2 of 3 high schools in Jefferson City, MO.
School address
District: Jefferson City · Missouri
NCES ID 291619003346 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
92.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.3:1
vs 12.8:1 Missouri avg
+12% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
32.2%
vs 46.1% Missouri avg
-30% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Capital City High School compares with Missouri and U.S. medians
What stands out at Capital City High School
Capital City High School is a large high school in Jefferson City, Missouri, enrolling 1,314 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 14.3:1 puts it in the larger third of Missouri schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 32.2% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Missouri, bigger than 97% of state schools at 1,314 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,313 scored Missouri schools.
Against 78 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #54.
Its student body is led by White (62%) and African American (19%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 57/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 12 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 213 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 30.4% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Discipline events run high: 279 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 1,314 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Jefferson City also operates Jefferson City High (1,353 students) and Lewis and Clark Middle (966 students) alongside Capital City High School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Capital City High School compares
Capital City High School on the metrics families compare, against Missouri and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Missouri | Missouri avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.3:1 | ▲ 12% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 32.2% | ▼ 30% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,314 | top 3% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.3:1
Leaner classes than 54% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,314
Bigger than 95% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
32.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 30% below the Missouri average of 46.1%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
14.3:1
students per teacher
- 12% above state mean
Top 73% in Missouri - lower ratio than 27% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
30.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$11,977
per pupil, district-wide
- below Missouri avg of $12,931
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors6.2 FTE
Per 213 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
174
in-school suspensions + 105 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 13.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 21.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 61.7%
African American 19.1%
Hispanic or Latino 8.7%
Two or More 7.9%
Asian 2.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 61.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.8, Capital City High School is more mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 12
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Jefferson City, which includes Capital City High School.
$11,977
Per student
-7%
vs Missouri
Avg $12,931
-28%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 66.7%
State 19.0%
Federal 14.4%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Capital City High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jefferson City High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lewis and Clark Middle | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Thomas Jefferson Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Clarence Lawson Elem. | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Pioneer Trail Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Capital City High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,353
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 966
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 927
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 440
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 396
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Missouri, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~1,314 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.3:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Capital City High School
How many students attend Capital City High School?
Capital City High School has 1,314 students enrolled. It is a high school in Jefferson City, MO.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Capital City High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Capital City High School is 14.3:1, which is 12% higher than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 9% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Capital City High School?
32.2% of students at Capital City High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Capital City High School?
The largest demographic group at Capital City High School is White at 61.7% of enrollment, in Jefferson City, MO. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 56.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Capital City High School?
Capital City High School has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Capital City High School rank among high schools in Jefferson City?
By Resource Investment Index, Capital City High School ranks #2 of 3 high schools in Jefferson City, MO. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Jefferson City on the city page.
Is Capital City High School a good school?
Capital City High School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 73% of Missouri schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Missouri. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Jefferson City?
Besides Capital City High School, Jefferson City also operates Jefferson City High (1,353 students), Lewis and Clark Middle (966 students), and Thomas Jefferson Middle (927 students). See the Jefferson City district page for the complete list.
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