Welcome to Capitan High School

Welcome to the Capitan High School website, home of the Fighting Tigers! Part of the Capitan Municipal Schools District, we are located in rural Lincoln County, New Mexico. Surrounded by the beautiful wilderness landscape of the Lincoln National Forest, we are famous for being the birthplace of Smokey Bear. Though we are a small community, we are proud of our wild-west heritage, our schools, and most importantly, the students and staff who make this a great place to receive an education.

Here at Capitan High School we are pleased to provide an education and curriculum that utilizes some of the best resources technology has available. We offer a variety of educational program tracks, including a CNA (nursing) program, culinary arts, and agricultural options. We know that education continues outside of the classroom, and offer a variety of extracurricular programs including band, choir, rodeo, and athletics programs. We believe that Capitan High School offers something for nearly every personality!

Our School

Capitan High School is a traditional public high school serving students in grades nine through 12. With an enrollment of approximately 150 students, we are large enough to enjoy a presence in many sports and extra-curricular programs yet small enough to provide personalized attention to each student. Our small size allows our students the opportunity to participate in a variety of activities, thus opening doors and minds to future prospects.

We offer a challenging curriculum within a positive, nurturing environment. Capitan High School pursues opportunities to educate our students with the latest technology. We also encourage participation in various extracurricular activities ranging from academic to athletic to agricultural competitions.