Elgin High School

Elgin High School is a public high school in Elgin.

Elgin High School is located off of maroon in Elgin.

Elgin High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12

1200 Maroon Dr, Elgin, IL

Bluff City Neighborhood

School District U-46

3.6

4.2

2,576 Students

B-

Niche Grade

GreatSchools Rating

School Details

Head of School
Mr. Jerry Cook

Student Teacher Ratio
17:1

Average SAT Score
1090

Average ACT Score
26

Math Proficiency
19%

Reading Proficiency
34%

Average GPA
3.32

Graduation Rate
82%

C+

Academics

Teachers

B-

College Prep

Administration

C+

Resources/Facilities

B-

Clubs and Activities

Sports

Food

Source: Niche

Niche Grade Details

Academics

Average GPA 3.32	Reading Proficiency 34%
Math Proficiency 19%

Teachers

Student Teacher Ratio 17:1 Teachers 149	Full Time Teachers 149
Teachers in First or Second Year 18%

College Prep

Average SAT 1090 Math 550 Verbal 550	Average ACT 26 Math 25 English 25 Reading 26 Science 26
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

Equity

College Readiness

Source: GreatSchools

GreatSchools Rating Details

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor

328:1

Student Diversity

Male 50.9%	Female 48%
Hispanic 78.5%	White 8.1%
Black 4.5%	Asian 4.2%
Two or more races 2.4%	Native American 2.2%

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.

University of Illinois Chicago 571 Students

Northern Illinois University 561 Students

Elgin Community College 482 Students

Loyola University Chicago 394 Students

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign 352 Students

DePaul University 286 Students

Aurora University 282 Students

Northwestern University 247 Students

Illinois State University 241 Students

University of Chicago 195 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.

Nursing 178 Students

Business 161 Students

Psychology 107 Students

Biology 101 Students

Pre-Medicine Studies 97 Students

Accounting 65 Students

Computer Science 63 Students

Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 61 Students

Pre-Law Studies 51 Students

Chemistry 50 Students

This School’s Reviews

4.0 Senior

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.

4.0 Alum

2/26/2024

I was part of the EHS Gifted & Talented Academy which was the most phenomenal high school experience. Outstanding teachers. I was pushed to excel. Taught advanced courses. Got tons of AP credits for college.

4.0 Senior

12/1/2023

Elgin High School is a good school, I wouldn't say that I had a bad time at the school but not the best time as well. Teachers and staff are amazing people and people I would talk to every day. They always want to help out students and just be friendly in general. The food here is alright at best since it's just an average school food. Some of my worst parts of my experience are the people. Some people are great people and don't get me wrong, but some people here act really immature. I don't know if this is the cause of COVID or not. Other than that, the school is good at best.

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5.0 parent

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.

5.0 parent

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!

5.0 parent

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...

1.0 parent

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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List Price Range

$211K - $510K

Homes For Sale

Average Home Value

$332,069

Median Lot Size

10,890 Sq Ft

% Renters

31%

Average Household Income

$94,662

% of College Grads

22.6%

Median Age

Average House Size

1,502 Sq Ft

% Commercial Property

64.4%

Homes for Sale

$1,187,000

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4 Baths
3,513 Sq Ft

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2.5 Baths
2,800 Sq Ft

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2.5 Baths
3,168 Sq Ft

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1 Bath
738 Sq Ft

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Unit 203
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4 Beds
2.5 Baths
3,027 Sq Ft

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2 Beds
2.5 Baths
1,787 Sq Ft

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Unit 365
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3 Baths
2,734 Sq Ft

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Land
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4 Beds
2 Baths
1,708 Sq Ft

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1 Bath
700 Sq Ft

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1,700 Sq Ft

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Homes for Rent

$1,395 - $2,355 per month

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1 - 3 Beds
1.5 Baths
598+ Sq Ft

926 Congdon Ave
Elgin, IL

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3 - 4 Beds
4-5 Baths
2,300+ Sq Ft

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Elgin, IL

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Fountain Square
2 - 3 Beds
2-3 Baths
1,208+ Sq Ft

50 S Grove Ave
Elgin, IL

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Squire Village Apartments
1 - 4 Beds
1.5 Baths
1,189+ Sq Ft

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Elgin, IL

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Condo for Rent
1 Bed
1 Bath

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Unit 2
Elgin, IL

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3 Baths
2,260 Sq Ft

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Elgin, IL

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House for Rent
3 Beds
2.5 Baths
1,800 Sq Ft

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Condo for Rent
3 Beds
1 Bath

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Unit 2
Elgin, IL

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2 Baths
1,304 Sq Ft

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Elgin, IL

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1.5 Baths
1,301 Sq Ft

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Elgin, IL

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4 Beds
4 Baths
2,800 Sq Ft

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Illinois Cook County Elgin 60120 Bluff City

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 2,576 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 17:1. Academic records show that 19% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 34% 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 3.32, the graduation rate is 82%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1090 and an ACT score of 26. The average home value in this area is $332,069. 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.

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