Serving 200 students in grades 6-12, El Capitan Public School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is approximately equal to the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 200 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 6%
- Graduation Rate: 70-79% (Btm 50% in AZ)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-59% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
El Capitan Public School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
School Overview
El Capitan Public School's student population of 200 students has declined by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
200 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
El Capitan Public School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,956 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of El Capitan Public School is 0.12, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#810 out of 1956 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
24%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
American Indian
4%
5%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
1%
48%
Black
n/a
6%
White
94%
34%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
70-79%
77%
Eligible for Free Lunch
95%
40%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is El Capitan Public School's ranking?
El Capitan Public School is ranked #810 out of 1,956 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are El Capitan Public School often compared to?
El Capitan Public Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Fredonia High School, Kanab High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% AZ state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
What is the graduation rate of El Capitan Public School?
The graduation rate of El Capitan Public School is 70-79%, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 77%.
How many students attend El Capitan Public School?
200 students attend El Capitan Public School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of El Capitan Public School students are White, 4% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of El Capitan Public School?
El Capitan Public School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does El Capitan Public School offer ?
El Capitan Public School offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is El Capitan Public School part of?
El Capitan Public School is part of Colorado City Unified District (4370) School District.
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