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Capital High School is a four-year public high school in the western United States, located in Helena, Montana. The building was originally built in the 1960s as a Catholic high school, but closed following the graduation of the class of 1969. The property was purchased by the Helena Public School District and it became its second high school 51 years ago in 1973.
Public high school in Helena, Montana, U.S.| Helena Capital High School | |
|---|---|
| Address | |
| 100 Valley Drive Helena, Montana U.S. | |
| Information | |
| Type | Public high school |
| Established | 1973, 51 years ago |
| School district | Helena P.S.D. |
| Principal | Brett Zanto |
| Teaching staff | 85.10 (FTE) |
| Grades | 9–12 |
| Enrollment | 1,367 (2023–2024) |
| Student to teacher ratio | 16.06 |
| Color(s) | Brown & Gold |
| Athletics | MHSA AA Basketball (boys & girls) |
| Mascot | Bruin |
| Nickname | CHS |
| Rival | Helena Bengals |
| Accreditation | Montana Office of Public Instruction |
| Yearbook | The Capital Dome |
| Elevation | 3,880 ft (1,185 m) AMSL |
| Website | chs.helenaschools.org |
Notable alumni
- Stuart Long (1963–2014), Class of 1981, boxer-turned-Catholic priest; inspiration for the 2022 film Father Stu
- Dava Newman (born 1964), Class of 1982, engineer and NASA administrator
- Bobby Petrino (born 1961), Class of 1979, college football head coach
- Paul Petrino (born 1967), Class of 1985, college football head coach
References
- ^ "Capital High School". National Center for Education Statistics. Retrieved December 8, 2024.
- ^ Synness, Curt (December 10, 2003). "Petrinos define coaching". Independent Record. (Helena, Montana). Retrieved December 6, 2016.
- ^ Synness, Curt (August 29, 2016). "Where are they now?..." Independent Record. (Helena, Montana). Retrieved December 6, 2016.