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Capital High School

1325 Poplar Street, Helena, MT, 59601

About Capital High School

Capital High School is a top public high school in Helena, Montana, for students in grades 9 through 12. About 1,100 students go to this school, which has a student-to-teacher ratio of about 14:1. It is known as one of the best schools in the state. The school is known for being one of the best because it has a strong Advanced Placementprogram that 40% of students take part in. There are 13% minority students and 16% of the student body is considered economically disadvantaged. Capital High School has a high level of academic success, with 66% of students being able to read and 43% being able to do math. The school sets up college entrance tests like the ACT and SAT to help students do better. Helena has a civic-minded community and a good reputation, which makes the school environment better. Overall, Capital High School is known as one of the best schools because it works hard to keep its students' skills high and get them ready for competitive opportunities after high school, and it is one of the best high school in Montana.

Capital High School Contact Information

Address

1325 Poplar Street, Helena, MT, 59601

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Phone

(406) 324-2500

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 43%
Reading 66%
State average proficiency is 43% in Math and 66% in Reading.
85
Full-time Teachers
16 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
4
Teachers In First Or Second Year (yrs)
1367
Total Students
$48901
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 67 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Capital 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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Mansfield Public Schools Educator Spotlight: Pathways of a Fourth-Grade Teacher

MANSFIELD — Inside the brick building on East Street, four educators who began teaching within 2 years of each other, all spending the beginning of their careers teaching fourth grade at Jordan/Jackson Elementary School...

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:20 AM to 3:15 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 8:05 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 87.05%
Asian 1.1%
Hispanic 5.41%
Black 0.66%
Two+ Races 3.44%
Native Am. 2.12%
White
87.05%
Asian
1.1%
Hispanic
5.41%
Black
0.66%
Two+ Races
3.44%
Native Am.
2.12%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 1367
47.84%
654 Female
52.08%
712 Male

Student Population

1367 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 16 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

341 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

Capital High School is about to go through a big change now that a big school bond has been approved. The bond will pay for big renovations like new science labs, better HVAC systems, and safer entry points. Langlas & Associates was recently chosen by the school district to be the general contractor for these projects. This will make sure that work can continue on improving learning spaces while students are still on campus.

FAQ

Q1. Are students allowed to go to cultural and arts events?

Ans. Yes, Capital High School encourages students to be creative by offering programs in music, theater, and the visual arts.

Q2. Can students get rides from all neighborhoods?

Ans. Bus service is available depending on the district's eligibility zones.

Q3. Does Capital High School offer individualized learning assistance?

Ans. Yes, Capital High School gives students advice and help to help them reach their academic goals.

Q4. Do students get help getting ready for college?

Ans. Yes, of course! Students can take the SAT and ACT and get help planning for college.

Q5. How does Capital High School get students ready for success in the future?

Ans. Planning, skill-building, and guidance programs help students make the transition to college, vocational training, or a job.

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

PS

The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

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

WR

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

S

The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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