Admissions

All students who attend a Madison High School can attend Capital High.

Before a student who lives outside the MMSD boundaries can begin Capital High, they must be eligible to participate in the Madison Metropolitan School District. For more information you can review  Open Enrollment.

Students of the Madison Metropolitan School District do not have to pay to attend Capital High. We follow the same MMSD procedures for enrollment and fees.

Our sites are conveniently located near Metro bus service. We do not have dedicated school buses, but students who qualify can receive district-issued Metro bus passes.

Our Eastside and Westside sites are designed for around 90 students. Additional students attend at our Parenting site and through post-grade 12 completion work.

All of our primary classes have a staff to student ratio of 1 to 15.

At Capital High, we prioritize student learning through their identified interests. Upon enrollment, students are placed in a grade-level Advisory class and generally take classes with these students throughout the day. Within our classes, our curriculum is highly customized to the student's interests and goals. Our courses support students to develop skills in academic areas, as well as personal growth areas, and to prepare for post-secondary life. Capital High also offers Madison College Dual Credit courses which allow students to earn college credits prior to graduation.

Capital High offers activities during the school day to promote student interests in leadership. Traditionally we have offered enrichment activities and have a MSCR basketball team.

We encourage students to follow their passions. If there is an opportunity for students, we will assist you to connect to activities at your school of residence. Unless otherwise approved, these activities need to be outside the Capital High school day from 9:00am - 2:00pm.

Capital High students can continue to participate in selected sports or activities at your previous school of residence.

Capital High is a diploma granting school. Therefore your diploma will reach Capital High. You will not be eligible to receive a diploma through your school of residence.

Capital High has it's own graduation ceremony and celebration and students are not able to participate in another MMSD graduation ceremony.

Students who live in the East and La Follette zone will attend the Eastside site, for students who live in the West and Memorial zones, you will attend the Westside site.

You may request a specific site, but this is at the discretion of the Capital High Principal.

Enrollment is available at all grade levels based upon the number of seats available.

Each site serves 90 students, this will include returning students. Enrollment is based on available seats.

Or main enrollment period is during the previous school year for the next school year.

Based upon our enrollment, we may open the interview process before the start of MMSD quarters.

Please complete the Capital High Student Interest Form.

Interviews are an opportunity for students to share their interests, goals, and history. We use standardized questions and scoring rubric in order to ensure equitable practices.

Capital High staff interview all students prior to making any decisions regarding admissions. Students are prioritized based on their interview outcomes.

Students and families will be informed by phone or email if you have been accepted or not. The home school referrer will also receive an email updating your admissions status.

Your school’s registrar will also receive an email if you are accepted.

We encourage you to remain engaged at your school of residence and to reapply during the next enrollment window. You may also speak to school staff who provide you with other alternatives that are available.

Yes, as with all MMSD schools, we provide services for students' disabilities.