CAPITAL HIGH SCHOOL
CAPITAL HIGH SCHOOL is a public high school that is part of the Kanawha County Schools school district, located in CHARLESTON, WV with about 1,243 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 75 teachers, CAPITAL HIGH SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
CAPITAL HIGH SCHOOL, located on Greenbrier Street in Charleston, West Virginia, is a prominent public secondary institution serving the Kanawha County school district. Formed through the consolidation of several historic Charleston-area high schools in the late 1980s, the school serves as a central hub for academic and extracurricular activities for students in the region. It is known for its diverse student body and a comprehensive curriculum that aims to prepare students for both higher education and the modern workforce.
Beyond its academic offerings, CAPITAL HIGH SCHOOL maintains a strong sense of community pride, particularly through its robust athletic programs, performing arts departments, and various student-led clubs. The school’s facilities are designed to support a wide range of learning styles, and it continues to be a focal point for local pride in Charleston. As part of the Kanawha County Schools system, Capital remains committed to fostering student achievement while navigating the evolving educational needs of its urban and suburban student population.
For more information, contact CAPITAL HIGH SCHOOL at (304) 348-6500 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
CHARLESTON, WV 25311
(304) 348-6500
CAPITAL HIGH SCHOOL is a public school in CHARLESTON, WV with about 1,243 enrolled students. See other public high schools in West Virginia
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- Not applicable
- District:
- Kanawha County Schools
- Total Students:
- 1,243
- Teachers:
- 75
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 1,243 students
- White
- 64.0%
- Black or African American
- 30.2%
- Two or more races
- 3.0%
- Asian
- 1.4%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 1.2%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.2%
- Female
- 53.3%
- Male
- 46.7%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.