Serving 938 students in grades 9-12, Ellensburg High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is approximately equal to the Washington state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Washington state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 938 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 28%
- Graduation Rate: 92% (Top 20% in WA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Ellensburg High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Ellensburg High School's student population of 938 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 49 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
938 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
49 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Ellensburg High School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,113 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ellensburg High School is 0.44, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#737 out of 2113 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
16:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
2%
9%
Hispanic
20%
26%
Black
1%
5%
White
72%
49%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
4%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
92%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
30%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ellensburg High School's ranking?
Ellensburg High School is ranked #737 out of 2,113 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Washington.
What schools are Ellensburg High School often compared to?
Ellensburg High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Sumner High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% WA state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Ellensburg High School?
The graduation rate of Ellensburg High School is 92%, which is higher than the Washington state average of 84%.
How many students attend Ellensburg High School?
938 students attend Ellensburg High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Ellensburg High School students are White, 20% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ellensburg High School?
Ellensburg High School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does Ellensburg High School offer ?
Ellensburg High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Ellensburg High School part of?
Ellensburg High School is part of Ellensburg School District.
School Reviews
5 8/20/2019
Ellensburg High School offers students wonderful opportunities for being such a small town. I would say I really recommend it, but it's the only high school in town, so I guess I don't have to. The teachers care about their jobs and students and are willing to talk outside of class. The AP and IB, as well as Running Start, participation is really astonishing because of how small of a town we are (and we''re not one of those Harvard-student-spewing small towns). The school also offers a wide range of electives, including orchestra, band, choir, computer programming, woodshop, metal shop, newspaper, yearbook, photography, art history, and many others. The school itself is newly remodeled, with 2 stories and nice classrooms. The athletic facilities inside and outside the building are kept up well and are very nice.
5 11/15/2012
Ellensburg High has always had an excellent set of academic standards.
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