About Our School
Condee Wood, Principal
Ja'Wanne Brown, Assistant Principal
Doug Anderson, Assistant Principal
Michael Lunde, Dean of Students
Capital High School is a grade 9-12, “AAA” National Blue Ribbon award winner. Capital offers a comprehensive curriculum with advanced coursework available in every curriculum area. Additional academic programs include opportunities at New Market Vocational Skills Center, Running Start, and The Freedom Farm as well as on-campus course work in CTE programs and the International Baccalaureate Program, which is a rigorous pre-university course of study. Three quarters of Capital’s students participate in athletics and/or activities. Parent and community involvement include the following organizations: Scholarship Foundation, Booster Club and Parent Organization.
Capital High School offers a wide range of hands-on Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs that allow students to explore career pathways while developing real-world skills. Course offerings include AVID, Visual Arts, Ceramics, Journalism, Leadership, Yearbook, Robotics, Digital Design, Personal Finance, Marketing and Student Store Management, Film Cinematography, Game Design, Music Production, Sports Medicine, Woods Technology, Sign Design, 3D Design, Precision Manufacturing, Metals and Welding, Coreplus Aerospace Engineering, Stagecraft, Theater Arts, and Horticulture. Capital also boasts an award-winning, comprehensive music program featuring Band, Choir, and Orchestra. Beyond the classroom, students can engage in more than 40 clubs that meet weekly during the school’s Friday Coug Time schedule, providing opportunities for connection, leadership, and exploration of shared interests.
Additions to Capital High School have increased student capacity from 1,389 to 1,680. Remodeling completed in 2006 added 12 new classrooms, including new science and technology labs. The student commons section and kitchen space was expanded to accommodate all students over two lunch periods. The renovation also included substantial upgrades to the drama, music, art and special education learning areas.
A track and field improvement project was completed in 2017 as part of the February 2016 school improvements bond. Improvements include the installation of a synthetic turf field, striping the track, hydro seeding areas around the track and installation of gates. The track and field can be used year-round thanks to the installation of recreational low-level field lighting.
The new Capital High School Performing Arts Center is the centerpiece of a comprehensive campus upgrade that included updating exterior surfaces to improve thermal performance, weather protection and aesthetics, replacing mechanical systems and re-roofing major portions of the existing building. The beautiful space hosts events from around the district and the county and is known as one of the best Performing Arts Centers in the region.
In 2018, the International Baccalaureate program began the "IB English for All" initiative. This initiative means that all 11th-graders are enrolled in either IB English Literature or IB Language and Literature. In the 2019-20 school year, the program was expanded to include enrollment of 12th-graders in IB English. Capital High School offers IB classes in all subject areas, and students have the opportunity to pursue the prestigious IB Diploma.
2024-25 School Data
The Washington Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction School Report Card provides detailed information about each K–12 school, including enrollment, student performance on state assessments and demographic data for students and educators. The data reflects student enrollment as of early October each year.
This total number DOES NOT provide a complete count of students Full-Time Equivalency (FTE) which districts receive funding.
Based on the October 2024 enrollment report, there were 1,347 students enrolled at Capital High School.
Families, educators and community members can explore these reports to learn more about individual schools and districtwide information for the Olympia School District.
What is the Rasch UnIT (RIT) scale?
When students finish their MAP Growth testOpening in a new windowOpening in a new windowOpening in a new windowOpening in a new windowOpening in a new windowOpening in a new windowOpening in a new windowOpening in a new windowOpening in a new windowOpening in a new window, they receive a number called an RIT score for each area they are tested in (reading, language usage, math, or science). This score represents a student’s achievement level at any given moment and helps measure their academic growth over time. The RIT scale is a stable scale, like feet and inches, that accurately measures student performance, regardless of age, grades, or grade level. Like marking height on a growth chart, and being able to see how tall your child is at various points in time, you can also see how much they have grown between tests.
The higher the RIT score, the more achievement the student has in the subject. The student's percentile ranking and conditional growth percentile can show how much the student has achieved in comparison with their peers. You can also refer to the Comparative Data to Inform Instructional Decisions to understand how students are performing relative to other students in the same grade level according to our national norms.
The Olympia School District District Operating Budget Financial Report provides an overview of revenues and expenditures for the 2024–25 school year.
Capital High School Mission Statement
Our mission at Capital High School is to cultivate a learning community where students and staff:
- Reflect with curiosity, engaging in thoughtful exploration and continuous growth,
- Include every voice, fostering respect, belonging, and collaboration,
- Step Up with courage and integrity, advocating for themselves and others, and
- Empower themselves and each other to take meaningful action and make a positive impact in their communities and the world.
We envision a supportive environment that promotes trust, growth,
and achievement of the highest standards. We build our capacity for success through leading-edge programs and operations based on continuous improvement. We have a
100 percent commitment to quality and excellence in all things.
If you would like other information about Capital High SchoolOpening in a new window, please call (360) 596-8000.