Serving 668 students in grades 9-12, Elizabeth High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 668 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 20%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 20% in CO)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Elizabeth High School's attendance zone covers the entire school district in Elizabeth, CO, encompassing approximately 161 square miles. The typical drive to the school is between 15 to 20 minutes, with an average distance of 7.9 miles to the edge of the zone and a maximum distance of 15.6 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Elizabeth High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Elizabeth High School's student population of 668 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 42 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
668 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
2000
School Calendar
Campus Size
60 acres
School Rankings
Elizabeth High School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,748 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Elizabeth High School is 0.34, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#390 out of 1748 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
33%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
45%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)25-29%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
3%
Showing 2012–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
16%
37%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
80%
49%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
3%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
90-94%
82.7%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)18.3%
33.6%
Eligible for Free Lunch
18%
39%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Cardinal Red and Black
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Elizabeth High School's ranking?
Elizabeth High School is ranked #390 out of 1,748 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Elizabeth High School often compared to?
Elizabeth High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Kiowa High School, Simla High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
What is the graduation rate of Elizabeth High School?
The graduation rate of Elizabeth High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 82.7%.
How many students attend Elizabeth High School?
668 students attend Elizabeth High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Elizabeth High School students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Elizabeth High School?
Elizabeth High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Elizabeth High School offer ?
Elizabeth High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Elizabeth High School part of?
Elizabeth High School is part of Elizabeth School District.
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