Capitol Hill High School | |
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Address | |
500 SW 36th Street , , 73109 | |
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Type | Public |
Established | 1928 |
School district | Oklahoma City Public Schools |
NCES District ID | 4022770 |
Superintendent | Sean McDaniel |
Principal | Shari Gateley |
Grades | 9-12 |
Enrollment | 1,227 |
Student to teacher ratio | 15.87 |
Mascot | Red Wolves |
Website | https://www.okcps.org/Domain/82 |
Capitol Hill High School (CHHS) is a public high school in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. [1] 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. [2] [3]
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. [4] [5] Orville Moody was also an alumnus. [6]
Rockabilly singer Wanda Jackson graduated from the school. [7] Elmer Mulhausen wrote about his experiences at the school. [8]
U.S. News reported the student body to be 73 percent Hispanic, 11 percent African American and 10 percent white. [9]
In 1945, its yearbook was known as 'Chieftain.' [10]
Capitol Hill Junior High School was established in 1919. Capitol Hill High School opened in 1928. [1] It was the first high school south of the North Canadian River in the city, a poorer section of town. [11] In 2015, the school replaced its Redskins mascot with Red Wolves. [12] [13]
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