Capital High

capital.madison.k12.wi.us/

139 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Capital High is an alternative high school located in Madison, Wisconsin, operating under the Madison Metropolitan School District. Designed to provide a personalized and supportive learning environment, the school caters to students who may benefit from a non-traditional educational setting. By emphasizing smaller class sizes and a student-centered approach, Capital High focuses on helping students overcome academic or personal obstacles to earn their high school diploma and prepare for life after graduation.

The school’s curriculum is structured to be flexible and highly engaging, often incorporating project-based learning and strong mentorship programs. Beyond academics, Capital High places a significant emphasis on social-emotional support and building a close-knit community where students feel valued and empowered. Through its specialized programming, the school strives to provide an inclusive path to success for students who thrive outside of the conventional comprehensive high school experience.

139

Total Students

18.5

Full-Time Teachers

7.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

78.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Capital High
Demographic	Student Count
White	19
Hispanic	32
Black	66
Two or More	20

Black
66 (48.2 %)
Hispanic
32 (23.4 %)
Two or More
20 (14.6 %)
White
19 (13.9 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Alternative School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Madison Metropolitan School District
Phone:	(608)204-4220
Website:	http://capital.madison.k12.wi.us/
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	139
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	18.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	7.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	109
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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 20

Grade 10 22

Grade 11 42

Grade 12 55