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Madison Metropolitan School District

Admissions

Admissions for 25-26

Please submit a student interest request and we will communicate directly with students and families about the admission process when it becomes available.
 
Please make sure to include an active email address as all communications to students and families will be done through email. 

 

If you are interested in attending Capital High, please complete the Student Interest Form.
 
We will request student records including transcript or grade reports, attendance information, special education documents and behavior information for each student.
 
 

2025-2026 Student Interest Steps

 

Student Interest Form

  • Interest Form is currently OPEN until April 30.

Site Tours

  • Families and interested students can drop-in anytime during our arranged times to visit our school building and learn more about our space, where we are and meet our staff. 
    • Monday, April 14  1:00 - 3:30pm
    • Tuesday, April 22  2:30 - 4:00pm

Student Interviews

  • We hold in person interviews at our school at 3802 Regent St. We will work with students who submit a student interest form to schedule a one-on-one interview during our designated interview times.
    • Tuesday, May 13 2:30 - 4:00pm
    • Wednesday, May 14 2:30 - 4:00pm

Outcome 

  • Will be determined after an interview and will be communicated directly with the student and family on Monday May 19.
  • Students and families must confirm acceptance of an invitation to attend by Friday, May 23.
  • Capital High will communicate acceptance to your current MMSD school.

Begin Attending

  • Families must complete the MMSD online enrollment form (the same as all schools).
  • Students will begin the first day of school and do not need to attend at another school.

Applying to Capital High

All students currently who live in the City of Madison (specifically, within the MMSD attendance area) can apply for admission to Capital High for 9-12th grade. For the fall semester we will be accepting students in grades 9-12. 

Students who live outside of the MMSD’s attendance boundaries must pursue Open Enrollment or pay the required MMSD tuition fees prior to submitting an application for admission. Enrollment in MMSD must be completed before an application can be accepted. Application does not guarantee enrollment at Capital High.

Applications for admission are accepted prior to the start of each semester through the online interest form. 

If accepted, students and families will be provided with onboarding information and a transition meeting with our admissions team.

Eligibility Criteria

Safety and belonging are important components of a positive school culture at Capital High. Capital High has a multi-step admissions process: interest form, interview, review of student eligibility, placement decision and orientation. The entire application process includes student and parent/guardian voice. The purpose of this process is to promote equity and maximize enrollment. 

All applicants must satisfy the following criteria to be considered for Capital High:

  • Completion and submission of Interest Form

  • Zero Level 4 or 5 behavior incidents during previous 2 semesters

  • Permission for Capital High to request your academic, behavior, attendance, assessment, and IEP/504 records from your current school

  • Participation in an in-person interview at Capital High

  • Parent/Guardian agreement to attend Capital High

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