Ellison High School Explained

Ellison High School
Established:1978
Address:909 Elms Road
Zipcode:76542-2699
Coordinates:31.0838°N -97.7387°W
Locale:City: Midsize
Grades:912
Principal:David Dominguez
Enrollment:1,682
Enrollment As Of:20222023
Faculty:114.57
Ratio:14.68
Athletics:UIL Class AAAAA
Colors: Green and White
Teamname:Eagles
Yearbook:Free Spirit

C. E. Ellison High School is a public high school in the city of Killeen, Bell County, Texas. It is one of six high schools in the Killeen Independent School District, and during 20242026 is classified as a 5A school by the University Interscholastic League.[1] During 20222023, Ellison High School had an enrollment of 1,682 students and a student to teacher ratio of 14.68. The school received an overall rating of "B" from the Texas Education Agency for the 20212022 school year.[2]

Academics

Available AP Coursework

Currently, the following Advanced Placement (AP) exams are available to the students:[3]

History

Ellison High School opened in 1978 and the first graduation class was held in 1979. The Ellison High School football program received a donation of $25,000 from the American television channel NBC and automobile maker Toyota, for their participation in the Friday Night Lights Hometown Sweepstakes contest. The former University of Kentucky head basketball coach, Billy Gillispie, was the head coach at Ellison in the early 1990s, leading the school to the 5A state basketball tournament in 1993.

Notable alumni

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: 2024-26 Realignment Alphabetical Listing . UIL Texas . . November 24, 2024.
  2. Web site: TEA . . January 24, 2024.
  3. [The College Board]
  4. Web site: Perry Eliano - Football Coach . University of Cincinnati Athletics . en.