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Ellicott Senior High School

High School · Ellicott School District No. 22 in the County of EL Paso a · Ellicott, CO

An Ellicott School District No. 22 in the County of EL Paso a high school where students score 6 points below what's typical for similar communities.

375 SOUTH ELLICOTT HIGHWAY, Ellicott, CO 80808

  • Math 15% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 35% proficient (2021)
  • 82.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress6.0Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-3.54 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics4.8Below Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency15% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency34.5% (2021 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency25% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)31% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-6.0 pts
Adjusted Percentile29th
College Readiness5.8Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate82%
AP Participation14.3%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment6.8Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio14:1
District spending per student$13,264
Chronic Absenteeism34.5%

Students at Ellicott Senior High School score 25% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 31%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. CO average.

Math Proficiency15%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency35%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 20 points since 2019, to 15% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
67%
ELA
92%
2010
Math
67%
ELA
92%
2011
Math
17%
ELA
57%
2012
Math
22%
ELA
52%
2013
Math
12%
ELA
57%
2014
Math
12%
ELA
37%
2015
Math
12%
ELA
27%
2016
Math
22%
ELA
32%
2017
Math
17%
ELA
22%
2018
Math
25%
ELA
45%
2019
Math
25%
ELA
45%
2020*
Math
25%
ELA
35%
2021*
Math
25%
ELA
35%
2022
Math
15%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 26% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 48% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

62.7%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Ellicott Senior High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 7Car-Dependent
  • Bike 28Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Average468/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$72,891

Median home value

$328,300

Median rent

$970/mo

College educated

20.4%

Homeownership

80.5%

Poverty rate

12.4%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 80808; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs3AP courses offered
14.3% participation·State avg: 2.7 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics7sports offered
3 boys'·4 girls'·7 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses3of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

0 from verified nearby records

No verified same-level alternatives

The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.

Ellicott School District No. 22 in the County of EL Paso a

Schools in district
3
Rank in district
#2 of 3
District spending per student
$13,264NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
9.5%Census SAIPE · 2024

Ellicott Senior High School is listed in Ellicott School District No. 22 in the county of El Paso a; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Ellicott Senior High School

Ellicott Senior High School is a public high school in Ellicott, CO, part of Ellicott School District No. 22 in the County of EL Paso a, serving approximately 252 students in grades 9th-12th with a 14:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 out of 10 and ranks #1,060 of 1,815 schools in CO. State assessment records show 26% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Ellicott Senior High School

What grades does Ellicott Senior High School serve?

Ellicott Senior High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Ellicott Senior High School?

Ellicott Senior High School has an enrollment of approximately 252 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Ellicott Senior High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Ellicott Senior High School is 14:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Ellicott Senior High School rank in CO?

Ellicott Senior High School ranks #1,060 of 1,815 schools in CO.

What is Ellicott Senior High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Ellicott Senior High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 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 Ellicott Senior High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Ellicott Senior High School has 26% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

Is Ellicott Senior High School a charter school?

No, Ellicott Senior High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Ellicott Senior High School a Title I school?

No, Ellicott Senior High School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Ellicott Senior High School?

62.7% of students at Ellicott Senior 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
252
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
Teachers (FTE)
18
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
El Paso County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
34.5%
4-Year Graduation
82.0%
Area population (ZIP 80808)
6,670
Area average commute
37 min
Area median age
39.9
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 80808; 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

About our data · How we calculate scores

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