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Ellensburg High School

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Posted March 24, 2010
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Teachers are good and encouraging. Many interesting activities for students keep them involved throughout the school day. I am very pleased with my freshman's progress.
—Submitted by a parent

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Posted February 9, 2009
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I enjoyed attending Ellensburg High School and I don't have a single negative thing to say about growing up in this town. Everyone working in the Ellensburg School District seems dedicated to being above average. EHS was a unique and exciting place to get an education.
—Submitted by a student

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Posted April 28, 2006
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My daughter came from a small school on the westside and excelled but was bored. EHS has the academic challenges she wanted and, with a minor exception, excellent teachers and high-achieving students. It has an exceptional band program, which is competitive, but fun. The band teacher is an 'Energizer Bunny' person who keeps the sparkle and energy going--and the band reflects this. EHS is a new school with top-notch classrooms and equipment. The community pride and support are evident, in contrast to her previous school. It was easy for my daughter to make friends. Her comments from the first day on were how friendly the kids were to her.
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Posted December 21, 2005
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I think there is a great deal of parental involvement here but the educational system is lacking diversity. I also would like to see higher standards in regards to grades. The premises are amazing since the remodel.
—Submitted by a parent

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Posted April 22, 2005
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Ellensburg High School is a brand new facility. Otherwise the staff seems very caring, and eager to work with the parents.
—Submitted by a parent

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Posted November 14, 2004
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Ellensburg High School was a great place for me. I graduated from EHS last year, and I can say that it was a really wonderful time in my life. I was involved in a variety of sports and clubs, and the advisors and coachers were awesome. I was very well prepared for college because of the staff at EHS. Also, the environment was a really good one. I didn't once feel threatened, harassed, excluded or uncomfortable. Ellensburg High School was a great place to go to school, and I loved growing up in Ellensburg!
—Submitted by a former student

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Posted September 23, 2004
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Hi i am a Junior at EHS and i think that the school is great. One good thing about the school is that everybody knows everybody and all the teachers actualy want to be there, this makes for a great learning enviroment. Students there for the most part are pretty nice to teachers and peers. the school offers a great amount of groups/sports from football to the tolerance awareness allience (TAA). The students tend to just accept everybody and there. Bullying isn't bad i have never known someone who gets bullied and i know most the students. In my oppinion EHS is the best school out there!
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Posted August 3, 2004
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Ellensburg is very cliquish and exhibits a definable level of disparity between rural/ag residents, residents tied directly to the local university, and residents tied to the community's business sector. Kids at Ellensburg High School tend to fall directly into the clique that best reflects their parents' occupation(s). Yet despite the well-pronounced cliques, the academic environment is superb. Teachers are of the highest quality, and are known to go the extra mile on behalf of any given student who needs special attention or just wants to accelerate. The high school provides a plethora of extra curricular activities in various arenas, including: athletics, theater, clubs, etc. Teachers tend to show a fair amount of favoritism toward the brightest minds and the most gifted athletes, but teachers tend to be very fair and expect a good deal of effort from their students. School administration is above average.
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Posted June 4, 2004
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In response to the persons friend who was harassed. I go to EHS and this is not a regular occourance. Im sorry if you friend was hurt, but a teacher would have done something had they know about the problem.
—Submitted by Heather, a student

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Posted April 29, 2004
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I am not a parent, I am a student attending EHS. This is my 4th high school, and favorite to date. I enjoy the teachers attention to individuals and the students themselves that attend EHS. Next year I'll be a proud graduate from Ellensburg High School, and for good reason. It may be a small school in an even smaller community, but the education is worth every tax dollar and the kids are unique and great to be friends with! In my old high schools there may have been one or two teachers worth my time and education, but here I've never questioned their worth. (Thanks Mr. Wiesen.)
—Submitted by Shannon Wise, a student

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Posted November 5, 2003
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My friend was treated horribly here. There wasn't a day that went by that he didn't get picked on for looking 'different.' This applies to several other people I know. The teachers did nothing about it, of course. The principal was always saying negative things about the students, and never trying to build self-esteem.

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The Community Rating is the school’s average rating from its community members (e.g., parents, students, and school staff). The highest possible rating is five stars; the lowest is one star.

The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.
Algebra I

The state average for Algebra I was 56% in 2012.

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Biology I

The state average for Biology I was 81% in 2012.

41 students were tested at this school in 2012.

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Geometry

The state average for Geometry was 91% in 2012.

77 students were tested at this school in 2012.

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Integrated Math 1

The state average for Integrated Math 1 was 45% in 2012.

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The state average for Integrated Math 2 was 94% in 2012.

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About the tests

In 2011-2012 Washington used End-of-Course (EOC) examinations to assess students in Algebra I, Geometry, Integrated Math I, Integrated Math II, and Biology. The EOC tests are standards-based, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Washington. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Washington's state standards

Source: Washington Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction

Algebra I

The state average for Algebra I was 27% in 2012.

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33%
Biology I

The state average for Biology I was 61% in 2012.

164 students were tested at this school in 2012.

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58%
Geometry

The state average for Geometry was 59% in 2012.

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63%
Integrated Math 1

The state average for Integrated Math 1 was 23% in 2012.

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The state average for Integrated Math 2 was 36% in 2012.

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About the tests

In 2011-2012 Washington used End-of-Course (EOC) examinations to assess students in Algebra I, Geometry, Integrated Math I, Integrated Math II, and Biology. The EOC tests are standards-based, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Washington. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Washington's state standards

Source: Washington Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction

Algebra I

The state average for Algebra I was 27% in 2012.

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2011

 
 
31%
Biology I

The state average for Biology I was 44% in 2012.

12 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
58%
Geometry

The state average for Geometry was 37% in 2012.

10 students were tested at this school in 2012.

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20%

2011

 
 
14%
Integrated Math 1

The state average for Integrated Math 1 was 15% in 2012.

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Integrated Math 2

The state average for Integrated Math 2 was 21% in 2012.

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About the tests

In 2011-2012 Washington used End-of-Course (EOC) examinations to assess students in Algebra I, Geometry, Integrated Math I, Integrated Math II, and Biology. The EOC tests are standards-based, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Washington. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Washington's state standards

Source: Washington Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction

Algebra I

The state average for Algebra I was 20% in 2012.

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Biology I

The state average for Biology I was 36% in 2012.

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Geometry

The state average for Geometry was 27% in 2012.

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Integrated Math 1

The state average for Integrated Math 1 was 29% in 2012.

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About the tests

In 2011-2012 Washington used End-of-Course (EOC) examinations to assess students in Algebra I, Geometry, Integrated Math I, Integrated Math II, and Biology. The EOC tests are standards-based, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Washington. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Washington's state standards

Source: Washington Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction

Algebra I

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About the tests

In 2011-2012 Washington used End-of-Course (EOC) examinations to assess students in Algebra I, Geometry, Integrated Math I, Integrated Math II, and Biology. The EOC tests are standards-based, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Washington. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

The different student groups are identified by the Washington Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Washington's state standards

Source: Washington Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction

Algebra I

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Biology I

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Male64%
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Geometry

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About the tests

In 2011-2012 Washington used End-of-Course (EOC) examinations to assess students in Algebra I, Geometry, Integrated Math I, Integrated Math II, and Biology. The EOC tests are standards-based, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Washington. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

The different student groups are identified by the Washington Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Washington's state standards

Source: Washington Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction

Algebra I

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Biology I

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Geometry

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Scale: % basic, level 3, or level 4

About the tests

In 2011-2012 Washington used End-of-Course (EOC) examinations to assess students in Algebra I, Geometry, Integrated Math I, Integrated Math II, and Biology. The EOC tests are standards-based, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Washington. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

The different student groups are identified by the Washington Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Washington's state standards

Source: Washington Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction

Algebra I

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Whiten/a
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Limited Englishn/a

Biology I

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Geometry

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Integrated Math 1

All Studentsn/a
Whiten/a
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Scale: % basic, level 3, or level 4

About the tests

In 2011-2012 Washington used End-of-Course (EOC) examinations to assess students in Algebra I, Geometry, Integrated Math I, Integrated Math II, and Biology. The EOC tests are standards-based, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Washington. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

The different student groups are identified by the Washington Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Washington's state standards

Source: Washington Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction

Math

The state average for Math was 42% in 2010.

213 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
39%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 81% in 2012.

209 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
89%

2011

 
 
85%

2010

 
 
86%
Science

The state average for Science was 50% in 2011.

180 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
52%

2010

 
 
51%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 85% in 2012.

208 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
89%

2011

 
 
89%

2010

 
 
87%
Scale: % basic, level 3, or level 4

About the tests

In 2011-2012 Washington used the High School Proficiency Exam (HSPE) to test students in reading and writing in grade 10. Math skills are tested by the End-of-Course (EOC) exams. The HSPE is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Washington. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Washington's state standards

Source: Washington Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction

Reading

All Students89%
Female91%
Male86%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic90%
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White91%
Low income79%
Not low income92%
Special education58%
Not special education91%
Limited Englishn/a
Migrantn/a

Writing

All Students89%
Female92%
Male86%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic90%
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White91%
Low income86%
Not low income90%
Special education50%
Not special education92%
Limited Englishn/a
Migrantn/a
Scale: % basic, level 3, or level 4

About the tests

In 2011-2012 Washington used the High School Proficiency Exam (HSPE) to test students in reading and writing in grade 10. Math skills are tested by the End-of-Course (EOC) exams. The HSPE is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Washington. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

The different student groups are identified by the Washington Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Washington's state standards

Source: Washington Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction

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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
White 83% 63%
Hispanic 13% 18%
Asian 2% 7%
American Indian/Alaska Native 1% 2%
Black 1% 5%
Hawaiian Native/Pacific Islander 0% 1%
Two or more races 0% 5%
Source: NCES, 2010-2011

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 119%N/A40%
Special education 27%N/A13%
Transitional bilingual 23%N/A8%
Source: 1 NCES, 2010-2011
Source: 2 WA OSPI, 2009-2010

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per classroom teacher 17N/A17
Source: WA OSPI, 2009-2010

Teacher experience

  This school District averageState average
Average years educational experience 13N/A12
Source: WA OSPI, 2009-2010

Teacher education levels

  This school District averageState average
Master's degree or higher 63%N/A66%
Source: WA OSPI, 2009-2010

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