Ellenville High School is a co-ed high school in Ellenville, New York. The school is in the Ellenville Central School District, which serves Ellenville, the town of Wawarsing and the hamlets of Cragsmoor and Napanoch.
Serving 698 students in grades 7-12, Ellenville Junior/senior High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 698 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 57%
- Graduation Rate: 75-79% (Btm 50% in NY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 25% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 68% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Ellenville High School's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district in Ellenville, NY, covering approximately 135.1 square miles. Families can typically expect a drive of 10-15 minutes to the school, with an average distance of 7.1 miles from the school to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 10.3 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
Ellenville Junior/senior High School's student population of 698 students has grown by 41% over five school years.
The teacher population of 65 teachers has grown by 54% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
698 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
65 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1996
School Rankings
Ellenville Junior/senior High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 4,346 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ellenville Junior/senior High School is 0.65, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.73. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#4005 out of 4346 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
52%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
49%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
68%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
10%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
40%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Black
10%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
White
43%
39%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
5%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
75-79%
87.2%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)52.6%
34.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
58%
55%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
2%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Blue, Gold
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ellenville Junior/senior High School's ranking?
Ellenville Junior/senior High School is ranked #4005 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Ellenville Junior/senior High School often compared to?
Ellenville Junior/senior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Ellenville Elementary School, Kingston High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Ellenville Junior/senior High School?
The graduation rate of Ellenville Junior/senior High School is 75-79%, which is lower than the New York state average of 87.2%.
How many students attend Ellenville Junior/senior High School?
698 students attend Ellenville Junior/senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
43% of Ellenville Junior/senior High School students are White, 40% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Ellenville Junior/senior High School?
Ellenville Junior/senior High School has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Ellenville Junior/senior High School offer ?
Ellenville Junior/senior High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Ellenville Junior/senior High School part of?
Ellenville Junior/senior High School is part of Ellenville Central School District.
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