B
Good
71/100

El Capitan Public School

📚 06 – 12 🏫 High School
📍 255 N. Cottonwood St., Colorado City, AZ 86021
Overall
B
71/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
B
Reading 42% · Math 52% proficient · 60th percentile in Arizona
Graduation
D
54% earn a regular diploma in 4 years
Resources
A
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against Arizona schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

71
Repit Score
out of 100
200
Students
enrolled
15.3:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$24K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Academics (reading & math)55%60/100reading 55th percentile, math 66th percentile among Arizona high schools (2018–19 state tests)
🎓 Graduation (4-year, diploma only)25%19/10054% graduate on time with a regular diploma
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)20%88/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 44% students directly certified for free meals (their families receive SNAP or similar aid). Compared with Arizona schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are +13 points better than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Arizona. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency42% (−1 pts vs. state avg 43%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency52% (+10 pts vs. state avg 42%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
🎓 Graduation rate54% (−14 pts vs. state avg 68%)
Four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate, class of 2020

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Arizona state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White42%52%reading -19 pts, math -11 pts26th percentile (list)
Low-income42%45%reading +9 pts, math +11 pts75th percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 255 N. Cottonwood St.
City Colorado City
ZIP Code 86021
District 0400021
NCES School ID 040002101276
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 86021

Understanding the community around El Capitan Public School helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $62,279
Per Capita Income $13,875
Poverty Rate 30.9%
Households Earning $100K+ 23.3%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 13.1%
High School or Higher 82.0%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $217,100
Median Rent N/A
Owner-Occupied 64.7%
Renter-Occupied 35.3%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for El Capitan Public School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 53.5%
Female 46.5%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 94.5%
American Indian 3.5%
Hispanic/Latino 1.0%
Two or More Races 1.0%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 200
Teachers (FTE) 13.1
Student:Teacher Ratio 15.3:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for El Capitan Public School?
El Capitan Public School has a Repit School Score of 71 out of 100, earning a grade of B. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, plus the on-time graduation rate, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend El Capitan Public School?
El Capitan Public School has 200 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.3:1.
What grades does El Capitan Public School serve?
El Capitan Public School serves grades 06 – 12 and is classified as a High School. This is a public school.
How much funding does El Capitan Public School receive per student?
El Capitan Public School receives $23,512 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around El Capitan Public School in 86021 ▼
Avg Home Value
$367,566
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,476
1-Year Change
+30.7%
% Renters
35.3%

Other Schools in 86021

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026