Ellensburg High School

1203 E Capitol
Ellensburg, WA 98926
(School attendance zone shown in map)
7/
10
Top 50%
Serving 967 students in grades 9-12, Ellensburg High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 44% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 50%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 77% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 61%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Washington state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 967 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 27%
  • : 94% (Top 10% in WA)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 44% (Btm 50%)
  • : 77% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Ellensburg High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:

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School Overview

Ellensburg High School's student population of 967 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 50 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
967 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
50 teachers
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School Rankings

Ellensburg High School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,052 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ellensburg High School is 0.43, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (WA)
#713 out of 2052 schools
(Top 50%)
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(18-19)
44%
50%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Ellensburg High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Washington by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.
(18-19)
77%
61%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Ellensburg High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Washington by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
16:1
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American Indian
1%
1%
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Asian
2%
9%
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Hispanic
20%
25%
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Black
1%
5%
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White
73%
50%
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Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
3%
9%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.43
This chart display the diversity score of Ellensburg High School and the public school average diversity score of Washington by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
(18-19)
94%
84%
This chart display graduation rate of Ellensburg High School and public school graduation rate of Washington by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
25%
36%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
7%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Ellensburg High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Washington by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Ellensburg High School's ranking?
Ellensburg High School is ranked #713 out of 2,052 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Washington.
What schools are Ellensburg High School often compared to?
Ellensburg High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Sumner High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 50% WA state average), while 77% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 61% WA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Ellensburg High School?
The graduation rate of Ellensburg High School is 94%, which is higher than the Washington state average of 84%.
How many students attend Ellensburg High School?
967 students attend Ellensburg High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Ellensburg High School students are White, 20% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ellensburg High School?
Ellensburg High School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does Ellensburg High School offer ?
Ellensburg High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Ellensburg High School part of?
Ellensburg High School is part of Ellensburg School District.

School Reviews

5   8/20/2019
Ellensburg High School offers students wonderful opportunities for being such a small town. I would say I really recommend it, but it's the only high school in town, so I guess I don't have to. The teachers care about their jobs and students and are willing to talk outside of class. The AP and IB, as well as Running Start, participation is really astonishing because of how small of a town we are (and we''re not one of those Harvard-student-spewing small towns). The school also offers a wide range of electives, including orchestra, band, choir, computer programming, woodshop, metal shop, newspaper, yearbook, photography, art history, and many others. The school itself is newly remodeled, with 2 stories and nice classrooms. The athletic facilities inside and outside the building are kept up well and are very nice.
- Posted by Student/Alumni - Sarah
5   11/15/2012
Ellensburg High has always had an excellent set of academic standards.
- Posted by Student/Alumni - james

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 967 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 27%
  • : 94% (Top 10%)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 44% (Btm 50%)
  • : 77% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

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