Ellington High School

www.ellingtonschools.org

701 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Ellington High School, located at 37 Maple Street in Ellington, Connecticut, serves as the primary secondary education institution for the local community. As part of the Ellington Public Schools district, the high school is committed to fostering an environment that balances rigorous academic standards with a wide variety of extracurricular opportunities. The school’s curriculum is designed to prepare students for post-secondary success, whether they choose to pursue higher education, vocational training, or direct entry into the workforce.

Beyond the classroom, Ellington High School maintains a vibrant campus culture characterized by diverse athletic programs, performing arts, and student-led clubs. The school prides itself on maintaining a close-knit community atmosphere, supported by faculty and staff dedicated to student growth and development. Families and community members looking for detailed information regarding district policies, academic calendars, or specific department resources can find comprehensive updates on their official website at [www.ellingtonschools.org](http://www.ellingtonschools.org).

701

Total Students

68.3

Full-Time Teachers

10.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

22.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Ellington High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	519
Hispanic	61
Black	29
Asian	72
Two or More	19

White
519 (74.1%)
Asian
72 (10.3%)
Hispanic
61 (8.7%)
Black
29 (4.1%)
Two or More
19 (2.7%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Ellington School District
Phone:	(860)896-2352
Website:	http://www.ellingtonschools.org
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	701
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	68.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	119
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	35

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 175

Grade 10 179

Grade 11 185

Grade 12 162