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Elgin High School
Public High School
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Grade 9-12
1200 Maroon Dr,
Elgin, IL
School District U-46
School Details
Head of School
Mr. Jerry Cook
Student Teacher Ratio
17:1
Average SAT Score
1090
Average ACT Score
28
Math Proficiency
14%
Reading Proficiency
11%
Average GPA
3.33
Graduation Rate
82%
Annual Tuition
$0
Niche Grade
C+
B
B-
C
C+
B-
B
C
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
Average GPA
3.33
Reading Proficiency
11%
Math Proficiency
14%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
17:1
Teachers
162
Full Time Teachers
162
Teachers in First or Second Year
18%
College Prep
Average SAT
1090
Math
550
Verbal
550
Average ACT
28
Math
27
English
27
Reading
28
Science
27
Number of AP Courses
18
AP Pass Rate
53.6%
AP Math Enrollment
Average
AP Science Enrollment
High
Other AP Enrollment
Very High
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Low
GreatSchools Rating
Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating Details
Teachers and Staff
Students Per Counselor
328:1
Student Diversity
Male
52%
Female
48%
Hispanic
77.2%
White
8.8%
Black
4.7%
Asian or Pacific Islander
4.3%
Two or more races
2.7%
Native American
2.3%
Specialty School Programs
AP Programs Offered
IB Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program
Colleges Students are Considering
Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
Northern Illinois University
558 Students
University of Illinois Chicago
542 Students
Elgin Community College
481 Students
Loyola University Chicago
397 Students
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
339 Students
DePaul University
284 Students
Aurora University
277 Students
Northwestern University
252 Students
Illinois State University
244 Students
University of Chicago
183 Students
What Students Want to Study
Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing
177 Students
Business
151 Students
Psychology
105 Students
Biology
97 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies
97 Students
Computer Science
65 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration
63 Students
Accounting
58 Students
Pre-Law Studies
52 Students
Education
49 Students
This School’s Reviews
Niche Reviews
8/26/2025
The administration does its best to prepare students for success in their academic lives. However, due to teacher shortages many classes do not have the proper teachers, hindering students knowledge.
4/7/2025
The gifted and talented/IB academy raises the academic performance level among the academy students, although my experience with normal-level classes (not AP, IB, or honors) has been sub-par. I would like to see a change among the level of academic rigor in normal classes, since I don't necessarily think that they prepare people for college and post-high school life.
2/11/2025
Elgin High School is a very interesting school it's very diverse in people's culture which a lot of people love !
GreatSchools Reviews
5/28/2024
This is a fantastic high school. The academics are superior. The students are diverse and well rounded. The curriculum is rigorous. U-46 is a fantastic school district.
9/1/2023
This school really supported my daughter who went on to a top Illinois college and my middle daughter who is a junior. The teacher’s care, sports and clubs are numerous and if student’s need support they get it! Go Maroons!
8/14/2021
Very good school, I am a u46 graduate and now working in u46 and all I can say is that my old high school gave me the necessary skills to pursue my degree. At elgin you can find so much to do, so many clubs and different classes. The school is very diverse and their academy is one of the best. The s...
4/30/2019
The teachers at the school often bully the kids. My student wasn't ready for college after 4 years and has to go to a junior college. The challenge is that so many kids are behind that the teachers have to spend time with those students, which drags everyone else down. The leadership is horrible. Th...
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Map
Attendance Zone
List Price Range
$205K - $485K
Homes For Sale
6
Average Home Value
$328,399
Median Lot Size
10,890 Sq Ft
% Renters
31%
Average Household Income
$94,662
% of College Grads
22.6%
Median Age
38
Average House Size
1,564 Sq Ft
% Commercial Property
65.1%
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
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$1,310 - $2,799 per month
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- 1 - 3 Beds
- 1.5 Baths
- 598+ Sq Ft
- 926 Congdon Ave
- Elgin, IL
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Bluff Spring Fen
Elgin High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Elgin, IL and is served by the School District U-46 in Illinois. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 2,724 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 17:1. Academic records show that 14% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 11% are proficient in reading. Elgin High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B- and a GreatSchools Rating of 2 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.33, the graduation rate is 82%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1090 and an ACT score of 28. The average home value in this area is $328,399. Discover additional schools in the area, like Dream Academy, New Beginnings Regnl Safe School Program, Streamwood High School, and more. Learn more about what Elgin has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Elgin High School.