Very Good
#327 of 990 schools in CT
Top 33% in state
Ellington High School
High School · Ellington School District · Ellington, CT
A high school in Ellington, CT where students score 6 points below what's typical for similar communities.
P.O. Box 179, Ellington, CT 06029
- Math 52% proficient (2022)
- Reading 67% proficient (2022)
- 95%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Ellington High School score 60% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 65%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CT average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 30 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 60% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 59% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 74% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 26 test records from CT state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
19.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Ellington 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 29Car-Dependent
- Bike 33Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$125,216
Median home value
$352,300
Median rent
$1,681/mo
College educated
48.8%
Homeownership
70.9%
Poverty rate
5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 06029; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
2 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rockville High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.8 | 9–12 | 3.7 mi | 975 | Compare → |
| Somers High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.6 | 9–12 | 4.7 mi | 382 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Ellington School District
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #3 of 5
- District spending per student
- $21,741NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 4.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Ellington High School is listed in Ellington School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Ellington High School
Ellington High School is a public high school in Ellington, CT, part of Ellington School District, serving approximately 716 students in grades 9th-12th with a 10.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 out of 10 and ranks #327 of 990 schools in CT. State assessment records show 59% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 74% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Ellington High School
What grades does Ellington High School serve?
Ellington High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Ellington High School?
Ellington High School has an enrollment of approximately 716 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ellington High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Ellington High School is 10.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Ellington High School rank in CT?
Ellington High School ranks #327 of 990 schools in CT.
What is Ellington High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Ellington High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 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 Ellington High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Ellington High School has 59% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 74% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Ellington High School a charter school?
No, Ellington High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Ellington High School a Title I school?
No, Ellington High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Ellington High School?
19.1% of students at Ellington 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
- 716
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 67
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Connecticut Planning Region 1
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 12.2%
- Phone
- (860) 896-2352
- 4-Year Graduation
- 95%+
- Area population (ZIP 06029)
- 16,571
- Area average commute
- 29.2 min
- Area median age
- 39.3
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 · 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.
- 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 06029; 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; directory SY 2023–24
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