Serving 2,844 students in grades 9-12, South Elgin High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 32% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30% (which is equal to the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 2,844 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 60%
- Graduation Rate: 89% (Top 50% in IL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 32% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 60% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
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South Elgin High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
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South Elgin High School's student population of 2,844 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 172 teachers has grown by 21% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
2,844 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
172 teachers
Students by Grade
South Elgin High School ranks within the top 50% of all 3,426 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of South Elgin High School is 0.70, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1119 out of 3426 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)32%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
12%
6%
Hispanic
36%
27%
Black
6%
17%
White
40%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
89%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
26%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
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South Elgin High School is ranked #1119 out of 3,426 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are South Elgin High School often compared to?
South Elgin High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Larkin High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
32% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 30% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
What is the graduation rate of South Elgin High School?
The graduation rate of South Elgin High School is 89%, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 87%.
How many students attend South Elgin High School?
2,844 students attend South Elgin High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
40% of South Elgin High School students are White, 36% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of South Elgin High School?
South Elgin High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does South Elgin High School offer ?
South Elgin High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is South Elgin High School part of?
South Elgin High School is part of School District U-46.
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