- Enrollment
- 1,901
- Students per teacher
- 23.5:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Olympia, WA
Capital High School
Federal NCES profile for Capital High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 530618000923
👥 S:T ratio 13
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 45
📋 Attendance 55
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Capital High School earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 87% of Washington schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Washington.
- #2 of 3
- high schools in Olympia · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 21.7:1
- large classes for Washington
- 30.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Capital High School has class sizes larger than 87% of Washington schools. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Capital High School ranks #2 of 3 high schools in Olympia, WA.
School address
District: Olympia School District · Washington
NCES ID 530618000923 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+0 students YoY
Capital High School held near 1,326 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 61.8 → 61.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+0 students YoY 530618000923 · Olympia, WA High · MID · TRAD
1,322 enr · 21.7:1 · 30.5% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Olympia High School (1,901 students)
Capital High School held near 1,326 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 61.8 → 61.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Capital High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Olympia High S
Olympia High School
1,901 students
- This school
Capital High School
1,322 students
- Washington Mid 702
Washington Middle School
702 students
- Thurgood Marsh 469
Thurgood Marshall Middle School
469 students
- Jefferson Midd 462
Jefferson Middle School
462 students
- Centennial Ele 434
Centennial Elementary
434 students
What this shows Capital High School reports 1,322 students on the CCD universe file.
How Capital High School compares
Capital High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Washington and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Washington | Washington avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 21.7:1 | ▲ 23% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 30.5% | ▼ 32% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,322 | top 5% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.7:1
Leaner classes than 11% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,322
Bigger than 95% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
30.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 32% below the Washington average of 45.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
21.7:1
students per teacher
- 23% above state mean
Top 87% in Washington - lower ratio than 13% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
18.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$17,220
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $20,912
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors4.8 FTE
Per 276 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
18
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 24 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 58.6%
Hispanic or Latino 16.4%
Two or More 11.3%
Asian 5.9%
African American 5.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.7%
Largest group: White at 58.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 61.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.0, Capital High School is more mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Olympia School District reports $17,220 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Capital High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Olympia High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Washington Middle School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Thurgood Marshall Middle School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Jefferson Middle School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Centennial Elementary | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Capital High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 702
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 469
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 462
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 434
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
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 (~1,322 students)
Frequently asked questions about Capital High School
How many students attend Capital High School?
Capital High School has 1,322 students enrolled. It is a high school in Olympia, WA. CCD year-over-year: 1,326 (2022-23) → 1,326 (2023-24), nearly flat (+0).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Capital High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Capital High School is 21.7:1, which is 23% higher than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 38% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Capital High School?
30.5% of students at Capital High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Capital High School?
The largest demographic group at Capital High School is White at 58.6% of enrollment, in Olympia, WA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 61.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Capital High School?
Capital High School has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (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 High School rank among high schools in Olympia?
By Resource Investment Index, Capital High School ranks #2 of 3 high schools in Olympia, WA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Olympia on the city page.
What other schools are in Olympia School District?
Besides Capital High School, Olympia School District also operates Olympia High School (1,901 students), Washington Middle School (702 students), and Thurgood Marshall Middle School (469 students). See the Olympia School District district page for the complete list.