Capital High School

1,326 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Capital High School, located in Olympia, Washington, is a comprehensive public secondary school serving students in grades 9–12 within the Olympia School District. Known for its strong academic environment and diverse extracurricular offerings, the school emphasizes a well-rounded education that prepares students for post-secondary success, whether through college, career training, or the workforce. The campus features a wide range of athletic programs, performing arts opportunities, and specialized clubs, fostering a vibrant school spirit and a collaborative student culture.

Beyond its core curriculum, Capital High School is recognized for its commitment to student support and community engagement. The school offers various Advanced Placement (AP) courses and elective pathways that allow students to pursue their specific interests and academic strengths. As part of the Olympia community, the school benefits from a dedicated faculty and active parent involvement, maintaining a reputation for focusing on both individual student development and inclusive, high-achieving learning standards.

1,326

Total Students

61.8

Full-Time Teachers

21.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

37.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Capital High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	771
Hispanic	200
Black	71
Asian	78
Two or More	143
American Indian	17
Pacific Islander	14

White
771 (59.6 %)
Hispanic
200 (15.5 %)
Two or More
143 (11.1 %)
Asian
78 (6.0 %)
Black
71 (5.5 %)
American Indian
17 (1.3 %)
Pacific Islander
14 (1.1 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Olympia School District
Phone:	(360)596-8000
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,326
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	61.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	21.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	400
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	98

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 331

Grade 10 346

Grade 11 338

Grade 12 311

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Capital High School
Grade	Student Count
Grade 9	331
Grade 10	346
Grade 11	338
Grade 12	311

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Capital High School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	596	44.9%
Male	698	52.6%
Not Specified	32	2.5%

High School 9th - 12th