Capitol Hill High School

Capitol Hill High School (CHHS) is a public high school in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.^[3] It is part of the Oklahoma City Public Schools.

Capitol Hill High School
Address
500 SW 36th Street Oklahoma City , Oklahoma , Oklahoma 73109 United States
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)[1]
Grades	9-12
Enrollment	1,552 (2023-2024)[1]
Student to teacher ratio	16.37[1]
Color(s)	Maroon and white     [2]
Mascot	Red Wolves
Website	https://www.okcps.org/Domain/82

In addition to parts of Oklahoma City, the school's boundary includes Valley Brook and a portion of Del City.^[4][5]

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.^[6][7] Orville Moody was also an alumnus.^[8]

Rockabilly singer Wanda Jackson graduated from the school.^[9] Elmer Mulhausen wrote about his experiences at the school.^[10]

U.S. News reported the student body to be 73 percent Hispanic, 11 percent African American and 10 percent white.^[11]

In 1945, its yearbook was known as 'Chieftain.'^[12]

History

Capitol Hill Junior High School was established in 1919. Capitol Hill High School opened in 1928.^[3] It was the first high school south of the North Canadian River in the city, a poorer section of town.^[13] In 2015, the school replaced its Redskins mascot with Red Wolves.^[14][15]