Serving 731 students in grades 7-12, Ellenville Junior/senior High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 37% (which is lower than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 731 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 56%
- Graduation Rate: 75-79% (Btm 50% in NY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 37% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 68% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
Ellenville Junior/senior High School's student population of 731 students has grown by 46% over five school years.
The teacher population of 66 teachers has grown by 83% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
731 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
66 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Ellenville Junior/senior High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 4,377 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ellenville Junior/senior High School is 0.63, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#3373 out of 4377 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
68%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
10%
Hispanic
41%
29%
Black
9%
16%
White
44%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
75-79%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
64%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ellenville Junior/senior High School's ranking?
Ellenville Junior/senior High School is ranked #3373 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Ellenville Junior/senior High School often compared to?
Ellenville Junior/senior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Kingston High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
37% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Ellenville Junior/senior High School?
The graduation rate of Ellenville Junior/senior High School is 75-79%, which is lower than the New York state average of 87%.
How many students attend Ellenville Junior/senior High School?
731 students attend Ellenville Junior/senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of Ellenville Junior/senior High School students are White, 41% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ellenville Junior/senior High School?
Ellenville Junior/senior High School has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Ellenville Junior/senior High School offer ?
Ellenville Junior/senior High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Ellenville Junior/senior High School part of?
Ellenville Junior/senior High School is part of Ellenville Central School District.
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