Elizabeth High School
Elizabeth High School serves 676 students in grades 9-12.
Elizabeth High School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is approximately equal to the Colorado state average of 35%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is approximately equal to the Colorado state average of 44%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Colorado state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
Top Placements
Elizabeth High School places among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
- Category Attribute
- Graduation Rate Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
School Overview
Elizabeth High School's student population of 676 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 41 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Total Students | 676 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 41 teachers |
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School Comparison
Elizabeth High School is ranked within the top 50% of all 1,768 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Elizabeth High School is 0.24, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CO) |
Overall Testing Rank | #753 out of 1768 schools (Top 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 35-39% | 35% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 40-44% | 44% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 16:1 | 17:1 |
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| American Indian | 1% | 1% |
| Asian | 1% | 3% |
| Hispanic | 9% | 34% |
| Black | n/a | 5% |
| White | 87% | 53% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 2% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.24 | 0.60 |
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Graduation Rate | 90-94% | 80% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 11% | 34% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 5% | 8% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | School District No. C-1 In The County Of Elbert And State O School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, CO Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Elizabeth High School is Frontier High School (1.0 miles away)
The nearest middle school and elementary school is Elizabeth Middle School (0.0 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Elizabeth Elizabeth Middle School Math: 29% | Reading: 35%Rank:5/Bottom 50% Grades: 6-8 | 430 students10
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34427 County Road 13
Elizabeth, CO 80107
(303) 646-4520 0 6-8 430 - Elizabeth Elizabeth Running Creek Preschool Grades: PK | 63 students
1.0 miles
589 South Banner Street
Elizabeth, CO 80107
(303) 646-4620 1 PK 63 - Elizabeth Frontier High School Alternative School Grades: 9-12 | 55 students
1.0 miles
589 South Banner Street
Elizabeth, CO 80107
(303) 646-9345 1 9-12 55 - Elizabeth Running Creek Elementary School Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%Rank:5/Bottom 50% Grades: K-5 | 313 students10
1.1 miles
900 South Elbert Street
Elizabeth, CO 80107
(303) 646-4620 1.1 K-5 313 - Elizabeth Legacy Academy Charter School
Math: 34% | Reading: 42%Rank:6/Top 50% Grades: K-8 | 469 students10
1.3 miles
1975 Legacy Circle
Elizabeth, CO 80107
(303) 646-2636 1.3 K-8 469
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