At a glance
Reported students
1,314
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
96.85
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
13.6:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
09–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Missouri high enrollment
90th percentile
Compared with 656 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
320.5
Capital City High School: 1,314 reported students.
State peer staffing position
70th percentile
13.6:1 reported; state peer median 11.5:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 1,455
- Teachers (FTE)
- 102.05
- Student–teacher ratio
- 14.3:1
What the reported data says about Capital City High School
Capital City High School is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in Jefferson City. It is one of 18 current school records connected to Jefferson City. NCES reports 1,314 students for 2024–25.
Among 656 high schools in Missouri with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 214 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 90th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 13.6:1, above the Missouri median of 11.5:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (61.7%) and Black (19.1%). English learners represent 2.6% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 10.4%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports AP student enrollment, computer science. The school reported 12 AP courses. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Capital City High School
- 1How do the reported 13.6:1 student–teacher ratio and 96.85 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 6.17 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 2.6%
- Students with disabilities
- 10.4%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 42.5%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 6.17
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1.14
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 1.7
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White61.7%
- Hispanic8.7%
- Black19.1%
- Asian2.4%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.1%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
- Multiracial7.9%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
AP student enrollment
Students enrolled
12 distinct courses reported
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
Computer science
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Jefferson City
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Jefferson City High
High · Grades 09–12
1,353 reported students
Nichols Career Ctr.
High · Grades 09–12
0 reported students
Prenger Family Ctr.
High · Grades 09–12
0 reported students
Lewis and Clark Middle
Middle · Grades 06–08
966 reported students
Thomas Jefferson Middle
Middle · Grades 06–08
927 reported students
Clarence Lawson Elem.
Elementary · Grades KG–05
440 reported students
Public schools near Capital City High School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prenger Family Ctr. High · Jefferson City | 09–12 | 0 | 2.1 mi |
| Nichols Career Ctr. High · Jefferson City | 09–12 | 0 | 2.3 mi |
| Jefferson City High High · Jefferson City | 09–12 | 1,353 | 2.4 mi |
| Mocap High School High · Mo Virtual Instruction Program | 06–12 | 0 | 2.8 mi |
| Blair Oaks High High · Blair Oaks R-II | 09–12 | 421 | 5.6 mi |
| Algoa Correctional Center High · Department of Corrections | 07–12 | 0 | 9.1 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Capital City High School
What grades does Capital City High School serve?
Capital City High School reports grades 09–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in Jefferson City.
How many students attend Capital City High School?
Capital City High School reported 1,314 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 90th percentile among 656 Missouri high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 1,455 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Capital City High School?
The calculated ratio is 13.6:1, based on 1,314 students and 96.85 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Missouri median for the same school level is 11.5:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Capital City High School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Capital City High School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Jefferson City attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Capital City High School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
42.5% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Capital City High School in?
Capital City High School is part of Jefferson City, based in Jefferson City, MO, which operates 18 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Capital City High School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Prenger Family Ctr. (2.1 mi), Nichols Career Ctr. (2.3 mi), Jefferson City High (2.4 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.