Very Good
#535 of 1,815 schools in CO
Top 29% in state
Elizabeth High School
High School · Elizabeth School District · Elizabeth, CO
A high school in Elizabeth, CO serving grades 9th – 12th.
P O BOX 660, Elizabeth, CO 80107
- Math 37% proficient (2022)
- Reading 67% proficient (2021)
- 87.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Elizabeth High School score 52% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 52%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CO average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 15 points since 2019, to 37% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 42% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 66% (multi-year average, 2009-2021)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 27 test records from CO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
20.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Elizabeth High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 24Car-Dependent
- Bike 17Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Average643/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Elizabeth), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$137,886
Median home value
$663,900
Median rent
$1,779/mo
College educated
37.4%
Homeownership
96.8%
Poverty rate
3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 80107; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
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No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Elizabeth School District
- Schools in district
- 7
- Rank in district
- #1 of 7
- District spending per student
- $12,907NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 5.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Elizabeth High School is listed in ELIZABETH SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Elizabeth High School
Elizabeth High School is a public high school in Elizabeth, CO, part of Elizabeth School District, serving approximately 686 students in grades 9th-12th with a 16:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 out of 10 and ranks #535 of 1,815 schools in CO. State assessment records show 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 66% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Elizabeth High School
What grades does Elizabeth High School serve?
Elizabeth High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Elizabeth High School?
Elizabeth High School has an enrollment of approximately 686 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Elizabeth High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Elizabeth High School is 16:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Elizabeth High School rank in CO?
Elizabeth High School ranks #535 of 1,815 schools in CO.
What is Elizabeth High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Elizabeth High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Elizabeth High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Elizabeth High School has 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 66% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Is Elizabeth High School a charter school?
No, Elizabeth High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Elizabeth High School a Title I school?
No, Elizabeth High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Elizabeth High School?
20.4% of students at Elizabeth High School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 686
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 43
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Elbert County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 17.8%
- Phone
- (303) 646-4616
- 4-Year Graduation
- 87.0%
- Area population (ZIP 80107)
- 14,976
- Area average commute
- 43.4 min
- Area median age
- 41.9
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 80107; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022, multi-year average, 2009-2021; directory SY 2023–24
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