Capital High School vs. South Charleston High School
Should you attend Capital High School or South Charleston High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Capital High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in West Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
South Charleston High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in West Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
Overview
Serving 1,051 students in grades 9-12, Capital High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in West Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 41%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the West Virginia state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 13% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Serving 874 students in grades 9-12, South Charleston High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in West Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 41%).
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the West Virginia state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 13% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
1,051 students
874 students
Total Classroom Teachers
61 teachers
47 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
19:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#324 out of 617 schools in WV
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#227 out of 617 schools in WV
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
20-24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
55-59%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
30-34%
Graduation Rate
84%
83%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
254
288
Grade 10 Students
304
216
Grade 11 Students
241
178
Grade 12 Students
252
192
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
2%
1%
% Hispanic
2%
2%
% Black
29%
21%
% White
59%
66%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
8%
10%
Diversity Score
0.57
0.51
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
54%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%