Elizabeth High School
Tel:
(303)646-4616
- Elizabeth High School serves 693 students in grades 9-12.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 20-24% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 33%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 45-49% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 42%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Colorado state level of 17:1.
- Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 47%.
Top Placements
Elizabeth High School places among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
- Category Attribute
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Elizabeth High School's student population of 693 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 | 693 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 41 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Elizabeth High School's student:teacher ratio of 17:1 has decreased from 18:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Elizabeth High School is 0.22, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.39. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CO) |
| Overall School Rank | #1176 out of 1,704 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 20-24% | 33% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 45-49% | 42% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 17:1 | 17:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | n/a | 3% |
| Hispanic | 9% | 34% |
| Black | n/a | 5% |
| White | 88% | 53% |
| Two or more races | 3% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.22 | 0.39 |
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| Graduation Rate | 85-89% | 78% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 10% | 35% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 4% | 8% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | No. C-1 in the county of Elbert and State o School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (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, elementary school is Elizabeth Middle School (0.0 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Elizabeth Elizabeth Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 434 students
0.0 miles
34427 County Road 13
Elizabeth, CO 80107
(303)646-4520 0.0 6-8 434 - Elizabeth Elizabeth Running Creek Preschool Grades: PK | 72 students
1.0 miles
589 South Banner Street
Elizabeth, CO 80107
(303)646-4620 1.0 PK 72 - Elizabeth Frontier High School Alternative School
Grades: 9-12 | 57 students
1.0 miles
589 South Banner Street
Elizabeth, CO 80107
(303)646-9345 1.0 9-12 57 - Elizabeth Running Creek Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 334 students
1.1 miles
900 South Elbert Street
Elizabeth, CO 80107
(303)646-4620 1.1 K-5 334 - Elizabeth Legacy Academy Charter School
Grades: K-8 | 483 students
1.3 miles
1975 Legacy Circle
Elizabeth, CO 80107
(303)646-2636 1.3 K-8 483
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