[2] Capital High is most notable for its rigorous Advanced Placement and college readiness Advancement Via Individual Determination (AVID) programs, along with their exclusive Career Academy Capstone Mentorship program, which provides students with Medical, Business, Performing Arts and Digital Design academies.

Capital High School has seen growth in population and popularity as the south side of Santa Fe continues to expand.

[3][4] Previously the boundary included Los Cerrillos, Madrid and the rest of La Cienega.

[6] Capital High School currently competes in NM District 2-AAAAA of the New Mexico Activities Association.

These two continue to be Capital High School's most dominant athletic programs, generally being prominent contenders in state tournament competition annually.