Serving 716 students in grades 9-12, Ellington High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Connecticut for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 716 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
Minority Enrollment: 24%
Graduation Rate
: 97% (Top 10% in CT)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 30%
Math Proficiency
: 50-54% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 65-69% (Top 30%)
Science Proficiency
: 50-54% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
Ellington High School ranks within the top 30% of all 942 schools in Connecticut (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ellington High School is 0.41, 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.
Ellington High School is ranked #281 out of 942 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Connecticut.
What schools are Ellington High School often compared to?
Ellington High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Somers High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CT state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% CT state average).
What is the graduation rate of Ellington High School?
The graduation rate of Ellington High School is 97%, which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 89%.
How many students attend Ellington High School?
716 students attend Ellington High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Ellington High School students are White, 10% of students are Asian, 8% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ellington High School?
Ellington High School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What grades does Ellington High School offer ?
Ellington High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Ellington High School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 716 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
Minority Enrollment: 24%
Graduation Rate
: 97% (Top 10%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 30%
Math Proficiency
: 50-54% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 65-69% (Top 30%)
Science Proficiency
: 50-54% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
