- Enrollment
- 1,353
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
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 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 291619003346
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 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 39/100 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
- 39
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-87 students YoY
Capital City High School shrank from 1,404 students in 2022-23 to 1,317 in 2023-24 (-6.2%).
Teacher FTE added 92.6 → 96.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-87 students YoY 291619003346 · Jefferson City, MO High · MID · TRAD
1,314 enr · 14.3:1 · 32.2% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Jefferson City High (1,353 students)
Capital City High School shrank from 1,404 students in 2022-23 to 1,317 in 2023-24 (-6.2%). Teacher FTE added 92.6 → 96.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
Capital City High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Jefferson City
Jefferson City High
1,353 students
- This school
Capital City High School
1,314 students
- Lewis and Clar
Lewis and Clark Middle
966 students
- Thomas Jeffers
Thomas Jefferson Middle
927 students
- Clarence Lawso 440
Clarence Lawson Elem.
440 students
- Pioneer Trail 396
Pioneer Trail Elementary
396 students
What this shows Capital City High School reports 1,314 students on the CCD universe file.
How Capital City High School compares
Capital City High School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$12,522
per pupil, district-wide
- below Missouri avg of $14,087
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.
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
District finance for Jefferson City reports $12,522 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~1,314 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 1,404 (2022-23) → 1,317 (2023-24), down 87.
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 39/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.