Capitol Hill High School
| Capitol Hill High School | |
|---|---|
| Address | |
500 SW 36th Street , , 73109 | |
| Information | |
| Type | Public |
| Established | 1928 |
| School district | Oklahoma City Public Schools |
| NCES District ID | 4022770 |
| Superintendent | Sean McDaniel |
| Principal | Shari Gateley |
| Teaching staff | 94.78 (FTE) |
| Grades | 9-12 |
| Enrollment | 1,552 (2023-2024) |
| Student to teacher ratio | 16.37 |
| Color(s) | Maroon and white |
| Mascot | Red Wolves |
| Website | https://www.okcps.org/Domain/82 |
Capitol Hill High School (CHHS) is a public high school in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. It is part of the Oklahoma City Public Schools.
In addition to parts of Oklahoma City, the school's boundary includes Valley Brook and a portion of Del City.
The high school has recorded a significant history with noteworthy success in interscholastic sports athletes and activities. Alumni include Allie Reynolds, a six-time all-star, and six-time World Series Champion, and Don Demeter. In 1949, Jack Van Pool played quarterback at the school and led it to a 12-0 season and state championship before becoming an Oklahoma Sooner and then joining the U.S. Army. Orville Moody was also an alumnus.
Rockabilly singer Wanda Jackson graduated from the school. Elmer Mulhausen wrote about his experiences at the school.
U.S. News reported the student body to be 73 percent Hispanic, 11 percent African American and 10 percent white.
In 1945, its yearbook was known as 'Chieftain.'