Grades: 9 - 12
School Type: Public
Student Enrollment: 1,351
Students Per Teacher: 18
We feel as if the mentality is if you don't fit the mold then you need to leave.
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Posted by a parent on 10/16/07
Advanced social studies department is top notch. Mr. Neiffer, Mr. Partridge, and Mr. Simms are some of the best AP social studies teachers out there. Although the math department in general is lacking, Mr. Peterson more than makes up for it with the advanced Calculus classes. Bad mentality overall
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at the school, especially coming from the principle. Overall feeling, 'guilty until proven innocent.' However, acceptable learning environment, made bearable by some fantastic teachers (see above). Read less
Posted by a student on 03/25/07
Capital High School has a lot of work to do until I would consider it an excellent school. I currently attend CHS and numerous things bug me about it, especially when it's compared to the other high school in Helena. There is no individuality or creativity encouragement. Classes should help a child grow
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as a student but more importantly as a person. Read less
Posted by a student on 02/27/07
I am not writing from the perspective of a parent, or past student. I currently attend CHS. Some teachers are fantastic, and others are a complete waste of time and energy. While extracurriculars are available, sports programs obviously dominate student life. I would also like to mention that the atmosphere
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of CHS is not very student friendly, although this has improved in the past year. Read less
Posted by a student on 10/25/06
'Capital High School has very poor principal leadership. The math and science departments are struggling! Teachers are very big on just pushing students through classes weather they pass or not. Fun learning enviroment. Sports division only cares who your parents are and how much money you have, not
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Posted by a former student on 09/30/06
Test scores
Enrollment
Programs
Resources
CRT* Test Scores
Grade Level: 10
Test Year: 2006
* In 2005-2006 Montana used the Criterion-Referenced Test (CRT) to assess students in grades 3 though 8 and 10 in reading and math. The CRT is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Montana. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.
Student enrollment:
1,351
| Arts |
Art, Photography |
| Vocational Education |
Auto Mechanics, Health, Phys Ed, Welding, Woodworking |
| Music |
Band, Choral |
| Computer Science |
Computer Science |
| Fine Arts |
Fine Arts |
| English |
Journalism, Speech/Debate |
| Special Education |
Speech/Language Pathologists |
| Advanced Placement |
Science, Social Studies |
*The resources listed are programs that the institution is staffed to support. Staffing for a program does not guarantee that it will be offered. This content is provided by the institution and may be incomplete. The institution may offer programs not listed here. Please contact the school directly for additional details.
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Advanced Placement
AP classes are college-level classes offered at the high school level. Once a student completes an AP class and passes a final comprehensive examination conducted by the College Board, the student earns college credit for the course. AP classes are specific and not to be confused with other higher-level classes such as honors classes.
Before/After School
"Extended day" programs where the school day is extended before and after school to accommodate working parents. These programs should not be confused with common after school clubs or athletic activities.
Gifted and Talented
A school system may identify 10% to 15% or more of its student population as gifted and talented. A brief description of each area of giftedness or talent as defined by the Office of Gifted and Talented:
- general intellectual ability or talent - high intelligence test score (usually two standard deviations above the mean), and high levels of vocabulary, memory, abstract work knowledge and abstract reasoning;
- specific academic aptitude or talent in one area such as mathematics or language arts;
- creative and productive thinking, the ability to produce new ideas;
- leadership ability, the ability to direct individuals or groups to a common decision or action;
- visual and performing arts, special talents in visual art, music, dance, drama, or other related studies;
- psychomotor ability, such as practical, spatial, mechanical, and physical skills.
Vocation/Technical Curriculum
Vocational and/or technical courses offered within a comprehensive school, usually a senior high school.
Special Education Classes
A school or program within a school that provides services and training to students with moderate to severe mental and/or physical disabilities.
Adult Education Classes
Programs offering GED or equivalent courses for adults within regular schools, whether classes are held during evening or daytime schedules.
English as Second Language
English language classes for students whose first language is not English.
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Helena schools — Capital High School is located at 100 Valley Dr, Helena MT 59601. 100 Valley Dr is in the 59601 ZIP code in Helena, MT The school district for Capital High School is the Helena School District 1. Capital High School is a Public school that serves grade levels 9 - 12.
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