Ellicott Senior High School

Summary:

Ellicott Senior High School is a public high school located in Calhan, Colorado, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 265 students. The school is part of the Calhan District No. RJ1, which is ranked 95 out of 116 districts in Colorado and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Ellicott Senior High School faces several challenges that contribute to its relatively low academic performance compared to the surrounding schools. The school has a diverse student population, with 50.19% White, 40% Hispanic, 5.28% African American, 1.13% Asian, and 0.75% Native American students. However, the school consistently underperforms compared to nearby schools like Calhan Secondary School, Falcon High School, and Power Technical, which have higher rankings and better test scores. Ellicott Senior High School also has a significantly higher percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 43.64% to 56.23% in recent years, indicating a relatively high proportion of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds.

To improve student outcomes, the school and Calhan District No. RJ1 may need to focus on targeted interventions, resource allocation, and professional development for teachers to address the specific needs of the student population. The school's higher student-teacher ratio, ranging from 13.1 to 18.7 in recent years, may also be a contributing factor to its academic challenges and could be an area for improvement.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 375 South Ellicott Highway
       Calhan, CO  80808-8963


(719) 683-2700

District: Ellicott School District No. 22

SchoolDigger Rank:
246th of 349 Colorado High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $14,126 Help


Feeder schools for Ellicott Senior High School:

Elementary:    Ellicott Elementary School
Middle:    Ellicott Middle School

Student/teacher ratio:  13.1 Help
Number of students:  265

Racial breakdown:

White:
50.2%
Hispanic:
40.0%
African American:
5.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  56.2% Help


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Compare Details Ellicott Senior High School ranks worse than 70.5% of high schools in Colorado. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 27.84. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Ellicott Senior High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Ellicott Senior High School is $14,126.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Ellicott Senior High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Ellicott Senior High School 246th of 349 Colorado public high schools. (See Ellicott Senior High School in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Ellicott School District No. 22:

SchoolDigger ranks Ellicott School District No. 22 95th of 116 Colorado school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Ellicott Senior High School

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Rank History for all students at Ellicott Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 28.93 213th 279 23.7%
2005 43.63 164th 280 41.4%
2006 26.77 229th 286 19.9%
2007 25.42 234th 298 21.5%
2008 35.57 207th 301 31.2%
2009 42.15 196th 310 36.8%
2010 42.75 214th 327 34.6%
2011 50.00 185th 337 45.1%
2012 31.32 239th 334 28.4%
2013 23.13 263rd 349 24.6%
2014 23.65 286th 369 22.5%
2015 34.05 180th 292 38.4%
2016 21.10 193rd 255 24.3%
2017 30.56 161st 256 37.1%
2018 27.35 267th 388 31.2%
2019 31.16 273rd 411 33.6%
2021 18.28 170th 210 19.0%
2022 21.67 168th 221 24.0%
2023 36.08 215th 349 38.4%
2024 27.84 246th 349 29.5%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Ellicott Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 42.57 107th 188 43.1%
2022 42.07 114th 203 43.8%
2023 56.03 77th 200 61.5%
2024 32.55 142nd 211 32.7%
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Rank History for Female students at Ellicott Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 28.99 168th 239 29.7%
2022 38.19 154th 257 40.1%
2023 26.94 187th 254 26.4%
2024 27.73 178th 257 30.7%
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Rank History for Male students at Ellicott Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 27.32 167th 240 30.4%
2022 31.25 163rd 253 35.6%
2023 39.99 148th 252 41.3%
2024 37.02 149th 256 41.8%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Ellicott Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 33.34 133rd 205 35.1%
2023 31.72 129th 198 34.8%
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Rank History for White students at Ellicott Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 21.00 174th 225 22.7%
2022 20.88 181st 228 20.6%
2023 32.54 157th 234 32.9%
2024 29.04 162nd 229 29.3%
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Data source: test scores: Colorado Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for Ellicott Senior High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 247 2 1 16 0 n/a n/a 0 266
1989 216 0 0 12 0 n/a n/a 0 228
1990 205 2 0 20 0 n/a n/a 0 227
1991 209 2 0 14 0 n/a n/a 0 225
1992 207 5 0 8 0 n/a n/a 0 220
1993 211 5 0 15 1 n/a n/a 0 232
1994 230 2 1 18 0 n/a n/a 0 251
1995 254 6 1 22 1 n/a n/a 0 284
1996 254 6 1 22 1 n/a n/a 0 284
1997 247 6 0 23 0 n/a n/a 0 276
1998 275 7 0 23 2 n/a n/a 0 307
1999 324 1 0 22 0 n/a n/a 0 347
2000 322 4 0 30 0 n/a n/a 0 356
2001 352 5 1 36 1 n/a n/a 0 395
2002 228 6 0 25 2 n/a n/a 0 261
2003 228 6 0 25 2 n/a n/a 0 261
2004 225 6 0 40 8 n/a n/a 0 279
2005 238 5 2 36 7 n/a n/a 0 288
2006 230 6 7 47 7 n/a n/a 0 297
2007 224 13 7 37 5 n/a n/a 0 286
2008 216 13 5 36 4 n/a n/a 0 274
2009 191 7 2 34 3 n/a n/a 0 237
2010 209 11 0 38 4 n/a n/a 0 262
2011 191 13 2 47 3 0 1 0 257
2012 184 6 1 55 2 0 6 0 254
2013 185 8 3 60 3 0 9 0 268
2014 149 7 0 51 0 0 15 0 222
2015 171 12 1 58 0 0 17 0 259
2016 148 11 0 66 3 0 3 0 231
2017 155 10 0 71 2 0 6 0 244
2018 169 7 7 96 1 1 7 0 288
2019 172 5 1 100 2 1 7 0 288
2020 163 8 1 121 2 3 8 0 306
2021 148 7 1 124 2 0 6 0 288
2022 147 7 3 112 2 0 4 0 275
2023 133 14 3 106 2 0 7 0 265

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Ellicott Senior High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 266 18.1 14.6 n/a
1989 228 18.7 12.1 31.1
1990 227 19.7 11.5 33.5
1991 225 18.4 12.2 31.6
1992 220 19.5 11.2 35
1993 232 20.7 11.2 29.7
1994 251 19.0 13.2 31.1
1995 284 18.0 15.8 30.6
1996 284 18.0 15.8 30.6
1997 276 20.5 13.5 28.6
1998 307 22.0 14.0 28.7
1999 347 28.0 12.4 23.1
2000 356 26.4 13.5 32.6
2001 395 26.0 15.2 32.9
2002 261 19.0 13.7 41.8
2003 261 19.0 13.7 41.8
2004 279 20.4 13.7 44.8
2005 288 19.6 14.7 45.1
2006 297 18.8 15.8 48.5
2007 286 18.7 15.3 47.9
2008 274 20.3 13.5 59.9
2009 237 19.0 12.5 53.6
2010 262 17.9 14.6 53.4
2011 257 16.6 15.4 59.5
2012 254 15.1 16.7 55.9
2013 268 16.6 16.1 66
2014 222 15.8 14.0 59.9
2015 259 17.0 15.2 61.4
2016 231 20.0 11.5 64.1
2017 244 18.7 13.0 67.2
2018 288 18.5 15.5 55.9
2019 288 21.4 13.4 62.2
2020 306 21.3 14.3 62.4
2021 288 21.6 13.3 47.6
2022 275 14.7 18.7 43.6
2023 265 20.1 13.1 56.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Ellicott Senior High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 266 18.1 14.6 n/a
1989 228 18.7 12.1 31.1
1990 227 19.7 11.5 33.5
1991 225 18.4 12.2 31.6
1992 220 19.5 11.2 35
1993 232 20.7 11.2 29.7
1994 251 19.0 13.2 31.1
1995 284 18.0 15.8 30.6
1996 284 18.0 15.8 30.6
1997 276 20.5 13.5 28.6
1998 307 22.0 14.0 28.7
1999 347 28.0 12.4 23.1
2000 356 26.4 13.5 32.6
2001 395 26.0 15.2 32.9
2002 261 19.0 13.7 41.8
2003 261 19.0 13.7 41.8
2004 279 20.4 13.7 44.8
2005 288 19.6 14.7 45.1
2006 297 18.8 15.8 48.5
2007 286 18.7 15.3 47.9
2008 274 20.3 13.5 59.9
2009 237 19.0 12.5 53.6
2010 262 17.9 14.6 53.4
2011 257 16.6 15.4 59.5
2012 254 15.1 16.7 55.9
2013 268 16.6 16.1 66
2014 222 15.8 14.0 59.9
2015 259 17.0 15.2 61.4
2016 231 20.0 11.5 64.1
2017 244 18.7 13.0 67.2
2018 288 18.5 15.5 55.9
2019 288 21.4 13.4 62.2
2020 306 21.3 14.3 62.4
2021 288 21.6 13.3 47.6
2022 275 14.7 18.7 43.6
2023 265 20.1 13.1 56.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Ellicott Senior High School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $10,844
2020 $9,754
2021 $11,421
2022 $13,932
2023 $14,126

Data source: Colorado Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Ellicott Senior High School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 273rd of 411 High schoolsRanks 215th of 349 High schools
 4.8%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students288265
 8%
African American514
 180%
American Indian22
Asian13
 200%
Hispanic100106
 6%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White172133
 22.7%
Two or More Races77
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients62.2%56.2%
 5.9%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Ellicott Senior High School

Ellicott Senior High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Ellicott Elementary School
Middle : Ellicott Middle School

In the 2022-23 school year, 265 students attended Ellicott Senior High School.

Ellicott Senior High School ranks 246th of 349 Colorado high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

Students at Ellicott Senior High School are 50% White, 40% Hispanic, 5% African American, 3% Two or more races, 1% Asian.


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