C E Ellison High School
Killeen, TX 76542
Phone: (254) 336-0600
Fax: (254) 520-1919
District: Killeen Independent School District
GreatSchools Rating
public • Grades 9-12 • 1760 students
C E Ellison High School, located in Killeen, Texas, serves grades 9-12 in the Killeen Independent School District. It has received a GreatSchools Rating of 5 out of 10, based on its performance on state standardized tests.
C E Ellison High School is a public school located in Killeen, TX. 1760 students attend C E Ellison High School.
School Ratings
| Category | Rating | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Test Scores | 4/10 | The Test Score Rating examines how students at this school performed on standardized tests compared with other schools in the state. The Test Rating was created using 2025 State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness (STAAR) data from Texas Education Agency. |
| College Readiness | 2/10 | The College Readiness Rating uses this high school's graduation rates, college entrance exam participation and performance, or AP, IB, or Dual Enrollment participation to determine how well schools are preparing students for success in college and beyond. The College Readiness Rating was created using the following data from the 2021 Civil Rights Data Collection: percentage of students enrolled in IB, AP or Dual Enrollment classes in grades 9-12, using 2024 ACT participation data from Texas Education Agency, using 2024 SAT percent participation data from Texas Education Agency, using 2024 SAT percent college ready data from Texas Education Agency, using 2024 4-year high school graduation rate data from Texas Education Agency, using 2024 Average SAT score data from Texas Education Agency, using 2024 Average ACT score data from Texas Education Agency, using 2024 ACT percent college ready data from Texas Education Agency, and using 2025 demographic data from Texas Education Agency. |
| Student Growth | 4/10 | The Student Progress Rating measures whether students at this school are making academic progress over time based on student growth data provided by the Department of Education. Specifically, this rating looks at how much progress individual students have made on state assessments during the past year or more, how this performance aligns with expected progress based on a student growth model established by the state Department of Education, and how this school's growth data compares to other schools in the state. The Growth Rating was created using 2025 Percentage of students meeting growth target data from Texas Education Agency. |
Posted: September 1, 2026
The school literally picks and choose who they dress code. I got dress coded for a pair of leggings and the next day when I went to school, there were multiple girls wearing leggings and they never get dress coated and I saw people going to class with leggings when I got dress coated. They are truly unfair
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Posted: April 15, 2026
This school cares more about the attendance than the curriculum..The curriculum is boring and outdated we are SENIORS reading about Frankenstein!!! FRANKENSTEIN!! Seems like the curriculum is so far behind and you guys want us to sit and look at teachers who dont teach just so you can say the student is here. There is nothing exciting or fun about the school. No announcements, no fun days no nothing. The teachers dont wanna be here nor do we. We get all assignments online then we get harassed by counselors for not attending l..We are SENIORS we are literally working until the last day. When my parents tell me about their senior year's they had a blast. I HATE THIS SCHOOL O HATE THE CURRICULUM AND I HATE HOW NOONE CARES ABOUT THE EXCITEMENT FOR OUR LAST YEAR! You guys enjoyed HS but punishing us! Why aren't we doing half days why are we still literally doing essays/projects/paper the last 2 weeks of school.
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Posted: January 22, 2026
Absolutely the most disgusting school on campus. Rats infested not safe vaping, false fire alarms, kids walking the halls its ghetto. Kids skipping classes walking around the school. Vaping in the school restrooms. Sitting by the sinks not moving crowds in restrooms on the phones in the way I cant even go to the restroom and actually use it.
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Posted: May 26, 2017
KEEP YOUR KIDS AWAY!!!
I cannot imagine a worse school than CE Ellison!!!
Not only was the academic program laughably feeble, but the school is also EXTREMELY dangerous, yet the administration refuses to even recognize the issue, let alone deal with the problem. For example: My child was assaulted IN FRONT OF THE "SECURITY" GUARD, but the guard and principal refused to hold the other student accountable.
After only 3 months, I removed my student from CE Ellison because my child was being harassed and threatened DAILY. When I informed the principal, he claimed that he would look into the problem, but the harassment became worse. We finally moved out of the district because ANY school is better than CE Ellison.
Posted: March 31, 2016
The teachers provide lots of support to the students. They are effective with the students.
Posted: March 31, 2016
I think homework are fair. The amount is what the subject requires. Have not seen an over used.
Posted: March 31, 2016
I feel that he teachers are fair with students. they do keep a sense of integrity.
Posted: March 31, 2016
The teachers and counselor has been good to me and to my grandchildren. They are always communicating with me. Very helpful teachers, always available to students in assisting them with their assignments.
Posted: June 18, 2014
Very diverse you see all types of races because it's mainly military kids. Schools been there since the 70's so it looks a little old. ELLISON EAGLES!! Sports are great and the theater program is amazing ! There's a career center for all the high schools in Killeen where you can actually practice and get your licenses in your field. There is nursing ( HUGE program) , cosmetology, A/V production, anime, gaming, wielding, veteran and tons more. All in all, Ellison is like a regular high school but very crowded and open campus for lunch .
Posted: August 25, 2013
my school is awesome because it has an excellent sports programme I have a great coach for volleyball if you play sports and live in Killeen this is your school
Posted: August 6, 2013
Others should know that the school is all depended on what the student feels about the school and how they act upon it. There are some bad and good things I would have to say about the school. During in-between classes, it is very crowded. Some teachers are great and others, not so much depending on the student. I like how most teachers actually want to teach and help the students while other teachers teach but then not help much when asked for. The school could improve by having teachers/coaches teach us more and show us how to do things when asked for. The dress code is kind of ridiculous and should let some be excused such as tank tops and ripped jeans where it does not show too much skin and more except for very inappropriate clothing. Large majority of the students in KSID can read or write unlike what the parent had to review about below. It is just that they do not try or put effort into things.
Posted: August 3, 2013
I think the review below by the Ellison student speaks for itself, they can't even spell. A large majority of the students attending schools in KISD can't read or write. My husband is now out of the military, so we are pulling all of our kids out of these schools and moving so they can have a decent education.
Reviews provided by GreatSchools™
| # | Name | Type | City | State | Overall Rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Glenwood | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Killeen | TX | 2.8 mi | |
| 2 | Spanish Oaks | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Killeen | TX | 3.2 mi | |
| 3 | Timber Ridge Estates | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Killeen | TX | 3.5 mi | |
| 4 | Savannah Heights | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Killeen | TX | 3.5 mi | |
| 5 | White Rock Estates | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Killeen | TX | 3.6 mi | |
| 6 | Skipcha Mountain Estates | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Harker Heights | TX | 4.9 mi | |
| 7 | Knights Ridge | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Harker Heights | TX | 5.9 mi | |
| 8 | Evergreen Estates | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Harker Heights | TX | 6.3 mi | |
| 9 | Copperas Cove | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Copperas Cove | TX | 8.4 mi | |
| 10 | Heartwood Park | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Copperas Cove | TX | 10.7 mi | |
| 11 | Skyline Flats | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Copperas Cove | TX | 12.7 mi | |
| 12 | Northcliffe | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Belton | TX | 15.8 mi | |
| 13 | Mill creek | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Salado | TX | 16.4 mi | |
| 14 | Oak View | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Belton | TX | 17.1 mi | |
| 15 | Anderson Mill | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Austin | TX | 43.7 mi |
| # | Name | City | State | Overall Rating | Distance |
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| 1 | Elms street | Killeen | TX | 1.9 mi | |
| 2 | East Rancier Road | Killeen | TX | 4.4 mi | |
| 3 | Harker Heights | Harker Heights | TX | 4.6 mi | |
| 4 | North Side | Copperas Cove | TX | 11.5 mi | |
| 5 | Main street | Salado | TX | 15.2 mi |
| Base | Distance |
|---|---|
| Fort Hood | 3.9 mi. |
