Serving 679 students in grades 9-12, Elizabeth High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is equal to the Colorado state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 679 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 17%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 20% in CO)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Elizabeth High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Elizabeth High School's student population of 679 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 43 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
679 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Elizabeth High School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,779 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Elizabeth High School is 0.29, 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
#383 out of 1779 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)25-29%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
14%
35%
Black
n/a
5%
White
83%
51%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
82%
Eligible for Free Lunch
10%
33%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Elizabeth High School's ranking?
Elizabeth High School is ranked #383 out of 1,779 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Elizabeth High School often compared to?
Elizabeth High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Kiowa High School, Simla High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% CO state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
What is the graduation rate of Elizabeth High School?
The graduation rate of Elizabeth High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 82%.
How many students attend Elizabeth High School?
679 students attend Elizabeth High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Elizabeth High School students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Elizabeth High School?
Elizabeth High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is equal to the Colorado state average of 16:1.
What grades does Elizabeth High School offer ?
Elizabeth High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Elizabeth High School part of?
Elizabeth High School is part of Elizabeth School District.
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