Serving 275 students in grades 9-12, Ellicott Senior High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-29% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-39% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 48% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 275 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 47%
- Graduation Rate: 80-84% (Top 50% in CO)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Ellicott Senior High School's student population of 275 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has declined by 28% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
275 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Ellicott Senior High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,734 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ellicott Senior High School is 0.56, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1033 out of 1734 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
15:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
41%
35%
Black
3%
4%
White
53%
52%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
80-84%
81%
Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
30%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ellicott Senior High School's ranking?
Ellicott Senior High School is ranked #1033 out of 1,734 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while 30-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CO state average).
What is the graduation rate of Ellicott Senior High School?
The graduation rate of Ellicott Senior High School is 80-84%, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 81%.
How many students attend Ellicott Senior High School?
275 students attend Ellicott Senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Ellicott Senior High School students are White, 41% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ellicott Senior High School?
Ellicott Senior High School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Ellicott Senior High School offer ?
Ellicott Senior High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Ellicott Senior High School part of?
Ellicott Senior High School is part of Ellicott School District No. 22 In The County Of El Paso A.
School Reviews
5 5/23/2022
This school is good, however, the food there is trash, and the milk on most days is expired. Some of the teachers are pretty cool though. It is overall a good school and many like going to it.
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