Ellicott High School is a public high school in Ellicott, Colorado, United States. It is part of the Ellicott School District 22.
Serving 252 students in grades 9-12, Ellicott Senior High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-29% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-39% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 252 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 53%
- Graduation Rate: 85-89% (Top 50% in CO)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Ellicott Senior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Ellicott Senior High School's student population of 252 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
252 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
Year Founded
2002
Colors
White, Purple, Gold
School Calendar
School Motto
Everyday, Everyone, Excellence...Ellicott
School Rankings
Ellicott Senior High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,748 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ellicott Senior High School is 0.59, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1063 out of 1748 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)20-29%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
15:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
44%
36%
Black
4%
5%
White
47%
50%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
85-89%
82%
Eligible for Free Lunch
55%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ellicott Senior High School's ranking?
Ellicott Senior High School is ranked #1063 out of 1,748 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while 30-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
What is the graduation rate of Ellicott Senior High School?
The graduation rate of Ellicott Senior High School is 85-89%, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 82%.
How many students attend Ellicott Senior High School?
252 students attend Ellicott Senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Ellicott Senior High School students are White, 44% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ellicott Senior High School?
Ellicott Senior High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Ellicott Senior High School offer ?
Ellicott Senior High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Ellicott Senior High School part of?
Ellicott Senior High School is part of Ellicott School District No. 22 In The County Of El Paso A.
School Reviews
5 5/23/2022
This school is good, however, the food there is trash, and the milk on most days is expired. Some of the teachers are pretty cool though. It is overall a good school and many like going to it.
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