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| Capital High School (Santa Fe) | |
|---|---|
| Name | Capital High School |
| City | Santa Fe |
| State | New Mexico |
| Country | United States |
| Established | 1966 |
| Type | Public high school |
| District | Santa Fe Public Schools |
| Grades | 9–12 |
| Enrollment | 1,300 |
| Colors | Green and Gold |
| Mascot | T-Wolves |
Capital High School (Santa Fe) is a public secondary school in Santa Fe, New Mexico, serving grades 9–12 within the Santa Fe Public Schools district. The school participates in statewide academic competitions and interscholastic athletics while engaging with cultural institutions in Santa Fe and statewide organizations in New Mexico. Capital High maintains curricular ties to regional museums, universities, and civic centers.
The school opened in 1966 amid demographic changes after World War II that influenced urban planning in Santa Fe, New Mexico, alongside institutions such as New Mexico State University branch efforts and civic initiatives tied to the New Deal era legacy in the region. Early administrative decisions involved the Santa Fe Public Schools board and coordination with the New Mexico Public Education Department, reflecting statewide trends in school consolidation experienced in the 1960s. Throughout the 1970s and 1980s Capital High adapted programs influenced by federal policies including those connected to Elementary and Secondary Education Act adjustments and collaborations with cultural partners like the New Mexico Museum of Art and the Georgia O'Keeffe Museum. Renovations in the 1990s and 2000s incorporated grants and local funding from the Santa Fe County government and philanthropic activity similar to support provided by entities like the John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation and the Ford Foundation. The school has since participated in initiatives coordinated with the New Mexico Department of Cultural Affairs and regional higher education institutions including University of New Mexico and Northern New Mexico College for dual-credit and college preparatory programs.
The Capital High campus occupies land near major Santa Fe thoroughfares and local cultural landmarks such as the Santa Fe Plaza and institutions like the New Mexico History Museum. Campus facilities include science laboratories furnished to meet standards promoted by organizations like the National Science Foundation and performing arts spaces used for productions referencing repertoires associated with the Santa Fe Opera and touring companies from venues such as the Lensic Performing Arts Center. Athletic facilities correspond to classifications used by the New Mexico Activities Association and include fields and courts comparable to those at peer schools like Eldorado High School (New Mexico). The library and media center maintain collections and partnerships comparable to those promoted by the American Library Association and regional archives such as the Museum of International Folk Art. Accessibility and sustainability upgrades have echoed guidelines from the U.S. Green Building Council and state facility standards set by the New Mexico Public School Facilities Authority.
Academic programs at Capital High feature Advanced Placement courses aligned with the College Board and dual-credit arrangements with Santa Fe Community College and the University of New Mexico that mirror statewide college-preparatory pathways. The school offers curricula in disciplines influenced by standards from the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics, the National Council for the Social Studies, and the Next Generation Science Standards. Extracurricular academic teams participate in competitions administered by organizations such as the National Speech and Debate Association and the Academic Decathlon while students pursue scholarships from foundations like the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation and national eligibility for awards such as the National Merit Scholarship Program. Career and technical education aligns with frameworks from the Association for Career and Technical Education and regional workforce initiatives in cooperation with Santa Fe County employers.
Student life includes clubs and organizations that draw inspiration from cultural institutions like the Institute of American Indian Arts and partnerships with local arts groups including the Wheelwright Museum of the American Indian. Student government interacts with municipal leaders from the Santa Fe City Council and civic programs connected to statewide youth initiatives supported by the New Mexico Youth Conservation Corps. Performing ensembles stage works by composers and playwrights associated with entities such as the Live Arts Santa Fe circuit, and visual arts students exhibit works in collaborations reflecting relationships with the Southwestern Association for Indian Arts and regional galleries. Community service activities partner with non-profits like Meals on Wheels and conservation groups similar to the Santa Fe Watershed Association.
Athletic teams compete in classifications governed by the New Mexico Activities Association against regional rivals including St. Michael's High School (New Mexico) and Santa Fe High School. Programs include football, basketball, soccer, track and field, and wrestling, with student-athletes participating in state championships and tournaments overseen by organizations such as the National Federation of State High School Associations. Strength and conditioning protocols reference standards from the American College of Sports Medicine while coaching staff sometimes hold certifications through the National Interscholastic Coaches Association.
Alumni have pursued careers in politics, arts, science, and athletics, affiliating with institutions like the New Mexico Legislature, the United States Congress, the Georgia O'Keeffe Museum, Los Alamos National Laboratory, professional sports leagues such as the National Football League and the National Basketball Association, and academic appointments at the University of New Mexico. Notable graduates have also been recognized by awards such as the Pulitzer Prize, the MacArthur Fellowship, and gubernatorial appointments within New Mexico state government.
Category:High schools in Santa Fe County, New Mexico Category:Public high schools in New Mexico