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Capital Senior High School

8055 GODDARD ROAD, BOISE, ID, 83704

Ranked 131 of 217 in Idaho

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About Capital Senior High School

In Boise, Idaho, Capital Senior High School is a well-known public high school for students in grades 9 through 12. It is one of the best schools in the Boise Independent District, and 55% of its students take Advanced Placement® courses, which makes it a tough place to learn. The school has a lot of different kinds of students. About 30% of them are disadvantaged and 37% are minorities. 62% of the students at Capital Senior High School are good at reading, and 35% are good at math, and it is one of the best High School in "Idaho" . The school has about 17 students for every teacher, and it's known as one of the best schools because it focuses on academic excellence, competitive sports, and specialized programs. Different college entrance tests help students get ready for college. The school's best features are its caring teachers and the fact that it is a friendly place where students can reach their full potential in a modern, open-minded setting.

Capital Senior High School Contact Information

Address

8055 GODDARD ROAD, BOISE, ID, 83704

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Phone

(208) 854-4490

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 35%
Reading 62%
State average proficiency is 35% in Math and 62% in Reading.
73
Full-time Teachers
16 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
1162
Total Students
$61688
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 131 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Capital Senior High School

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing
🚀
Hands-on with real robots
🏆
Led by competition winners
🎓
STEM career pathways

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 7:45 AM to 3:00 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 7:30 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Student Demographics

White 63.25%
Asian 3.7%
Hispanic 21.6%
Black 6.2%
Two+ Races 4.22%
Native Am. 0.6%
White
63.25%
Asian
3.7%
Hispanic
21.6%
Black
6.2%
Two+ Races
4.22%
Native Am.
0.6%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 1162
48.19%
560 Female
51.81%
602 Male

Student Population

1162 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 16 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

232 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

Recently, several seniors from Capital Senior High School were named National Merit Scholarship Semifinalists for the 2026 competition cycle. This shows how committed the school is to academic excellence. The ongoing modernization plan for the campus's facilities is also paying off. For example, the athletic training areas and common spaces have recently been updated to better serve the students. The school's performing arts department is also getting ready for its spring production schedule, which will give students more chances to learn about technical theater and stage management.

FAQ

Q1. What can students do to get help with their homework?

Ans. Tutoring, advice, and counseling help students figure things out and do well in school.

Q2. What is the goal of Capital Senior High School?

Ans. Capital Senior High School wants to give students a challenging academic program while also encouraging them to be responsible, involved, and lifelong learners.

Q3. Do students get help with standardized tests?

Ans. Yes. Yes, of course! The school has resources to help students get ready for the SAT and ACT tests.

Q4. Are there any activities at the school that don't happen during school hours?

Ans. Students can have more fun at school if they play sports, do arts and crafts, join clubs, or do things that get them involved in the community.

Q5. Does Capital Senior High School make it easy for students to learn?

Ans. Yes, Capital Senior High School stresses inclusion, staff support, and learning together to help all students do well.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

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The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

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The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

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The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

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The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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