- Enrollment
- 1,145
- Students per teacher
- 24.4:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Charleston, WV
Capital High School
Federal NCES profile for Capital High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 540060001443
👥 S:T ratio 33
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 47
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Capital High School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 90% of West Virginia schools. It is also one of the largest schools in West Virginia.
- #3 of 3
- high schools in Charleston · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.7:1
- large classes for West Virginia
- 1,051
- students enrolled
Capital High School has class sizes larger than 90% of West Virginia schools. Computed live against every West Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Capital High School ranks #3 of 3 high schools in Charleston, WV.
School address
District: Kanawha County Schools · West Virginia
NCES ID 540060001443 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-44 students YoY
Capital High School held near 1,042 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-44 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 63.0 → 75.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-44 students YoY 540060001443 · Charleston, WV High · MID · TRAD
1,051 enr · 16.7:1 · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: George Washington High School (1,145 students)
Capital High School held near 1,042 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-44 headcount). Teacher FTE added 63.0 → 75.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · West Virginia schools → · Find another →
Capital High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- George Washing
George Washington High School
1,145 students
- Riverside High
Riverside High School
1,057 students
- This school
Capital High School
1,051 students
- Saint Albans H
Saint Albans High School
882 students
- South Charlest
South Charleston High School
874 students
- Nitro High Sch
Nitro High School
818 students
What this shows Capital High School reports 1,051 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 West Virginia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs West Virginia | West Virginia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.7:1 | ▲ 27% | 13.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 1,051 | top 3% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.7:1
Leaner classes than 33% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,051
Bigger than 92% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
16.7:1
students per teacher
- 27% above state mean
Top 90% in West Virginia - lower ratio than 10% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
40.3%
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
$14,242
per pupil, district-wide
- below West Virginia avg of $15,158
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 263 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
222
in-school suspensions + 187 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 21.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 38.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 59.3%
African American 29.4%
Two or More 7.7%
Hispanic or Latino 2.1%
Asian 1.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 59.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.5, Capital High School is more mixed than the West Virginia school average of 17.9.
Programs
AP courses offered 7
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Kanawha County Schools reports $14,242 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| George Washington High School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Riverside High School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Saint Albans High School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| South Charleston High School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Nitro High School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher 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
- 1,057
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 882
- Students per teacher
- 19.2:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 874
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 818
- Students per teacher
- 22.1:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
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 (~1,051 students)
Frequently asked questions about Capital High School
How many students attend Capital High School?
Capital High School has 1,051 students enrolled. It is a high school in Charleston, WV. CCD year-over-year: 1,086 (2022-23) → 1,042 (2023-24), nearly flat (-44).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Capital High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Capital High School is 16.7:1, which is 27% higher than the West Virginia average of 13.1:1 and 6% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Capital High School?
The largest demographic group at Capital High School is White at 59.3% of enrollment, in Charleston, WV. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Capital High School?
Capital High School has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (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 Charleston?
By Resource Investment Index, Capital High School ranks #3 of 3 high schools in Charleston, WV. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Charleston on the city page.
What other schools are in Kanawha County Schools?
Besides Capital High School, Kanawha County Schools also operates George Washington High School (1,145 students), Riverside High School (1,057 students), and Saint Albans High School (882 students). See the Kanawha County Schools district page for the complete list.