El Capitan Public School
9 May 2023 / by Crystal Brown
About El Capitan Public School
El Capitan Public School is a public school located in the heart of Northern California. It is a K-8 school, serving families in the surrounding community for over 25 years. El Capitan Public School offers a wide range of educational opportunities for its students. The school offers a comprehensive curriculum that includes language arts, mathematics, science, social studies, art, music, physical education, and technology. In addition, the school offers numerous extracurricular activities such as sports teams, student council, and clubs.
El Capitan Public School is committed to providing a safe and nurturing environment for its students. The school has a strict zero-tolerance policy for bullying and harassment, and the staff is highly trained in recognizing and responding to these issues. The school also provides a variety of support services for students, including counseling, tutoring, and mentoring.
El Capitan Public School is dedicated to helping its students reach their full potential. The school is proud to be a part of the Northern California community and is committed to providing quality education and a supportive environment for its students.
Address:
255 N. Cottonwood St.
Colorado City, AZ 86021Phone:
(928) 875-9000
Site:
Grades:
6-12
Enrollment:
260 students
Overview El Capitan Public School
El Capitan Public School serves 260 students in grades 6-12.
El Capitan Public School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 32%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 39%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Verdict on El Capitan Public School
El Capitan Public School is ranked within the top 50% of all 1,854 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.The diversity score of El Capitan Public School is 0.08, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school’s diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
