Summary:
Ellensburg School District is home to a single high school, Ellensburg High School, which serves 938 students in grades 9-12. The school boasts a diverse student population, with 72.39% White, 20.04% Hispanic, and smaller percentages of Asian, African American, and Native American students. Despite having a significant population of economically disadvantaged students, with a 39.66% free and reduced-price lunch rate, Ellensburg High School has demonstrated strong academic performance.
Ellensburg High School's students excel in English Language Arts and science, with 10th-grade ELA proficiency rates of 73.23% and 11th-grade science proficiency at 64.56%, both outperforming the state averages. However, the school's 10th-grade math proficiency rate of 35.85% is slightly below the state average, indicating an area for improvement. The school's overall academic performance has improved significantly, rising from the 174th to the 99th rank among Washington high schools, earning a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.
Ellensburg High School's commitment to student success is evident in its resource allocation, with a higher-than-average spending of $16,532 per student and a lower student-teacher ratio of 18.9. This investment in education has contributed to the school's strong graduation rate of 87.7%, slightly above the state average, though the dropout rate of 6.1% is also slightly higher than the state average. Overall, Ellensburg School District and its sole high school provide a solid educational foundation for the community, with a focus on academic excellence and equitable opportunities for all students.
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