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Capital City High School

1650 Cavalier Drive, Jefferson City, MO 65109, United States

+1 (573) 659-3286

4.8

Overall Rating

Location

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Capital City High School Overview

About This School

Capital City High School is a public high in Jefferson City, Missouri, serving 1,314 students in grades Grade 9-12. Academic results show that students demonstrate proficiency levels of 53% in ELA and 43% in math. The school maintains a 13:1 student-teacher ratio with 96 teachers on staff, while the average teacher salary is $52,740. Support services include a ratio of 212 students per counselor. The student body is 51% female and 49% male. Regarding ethnicity, the population is 62% White, 19% Black, 9% Hispanic, 8% Two or More Races, and 2% Asian.

1,314

Total Students

Grade 9-12

13:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

96 full-time teachers

Academic Performance

Percentage of students who met or exceeded state standards

English Language Arts53%

Mathematics43%

Science0%

School Information

School Type

public

Grade Levels

Grade 9-12

County

Cole County

Students per Counselor

212:1

Capital City High School Academics & Test Scores

Test Scores

State assessment results showing percentage of students proficient or above

53%

English Language Arts

City Avg: 45%State Avg: 42%

43%

Mathematics

City Avg: 39%State Avg: 38%

N/A

Science

Class Information

13:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

City Avg: 11:1

State Avg: 11.9:1

212

Students per Counselor

Capital City High School Teachers & Staff

Teaching Staff

Total Full-Time Teachers

Average Teacher Salary

$52,740

City Avg: $53,342

State Avg: $57,370

Based on state average salaries for full-time teachers

Support Staff

Student-Teacher Ratio13:1

Students per Counselor212:1

Capital City High School Student Demographics

Student Body

49.32%

Male

50.68%

Female

Total Enrollment: 1,314 students

Racial & Ethnic Diversity

White61.72%

Hispanic8.68%

Asian2.44%

Black19.1%

Two or More Races7.91%

Native American0.08%

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Frequently Asked Questions About Capital City High School

Q: What is Capital City High School?

A: Capital City High School is a high public located in Jefferson City.

Q: How many students attend Capital City High School?

A: Capital City High School has approximately 1,314 students enrolled.

Q: What is the student-teacher ratio at Capital City High School?

A: The student-teacher ratio at Capital City High School is 13:1.

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Detailed Information about Capital City High School

Data sourced from NCES, CCD, and state education agencies. Last verified: May 2026. See methodology →

Schoolary Research Team

Verified with NCES & state education agency data

About Capital City High School - Jefferson City, MO

Quick Facts about Capital City High School
School Name	Capital City High School
School Type	public
Grade Levels	Grade 9-12
Location	1650 Cavalier Drive, Jefferson City, MO 65109, Jefferson City, MO
County	Cole County
Phone	+1 (573) 659-3286
Total Students	1,314
Student-Teacher Ratio	13:1
Full-Time Teachers	96
Rating	4.8/10
ELA Proficiency	53%
Math Proficiency	43%
Science Proficiency	%

Frequently Asked Questions about Capital City High School

What is Capital City High School?

Capital City High School is a high public located in Jefferson City.

How many students attend Capital City High School?

Capital City High School has approximately 1,314 students enrolled.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Capital City High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Capital City High School is 13:1.

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