Elgin High School

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Elgin High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
1200 Maroon Dr,  Elgin, IL
School District U-46
3.6
4.2
2,576 Students
B-
Niche Grade

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%

Niche Grade

C+
Academics
B
Teachers
B-
College Prep
C
Administration
C+
Resources/Facilities
B-
Clubs and Activities
B
Sports
C
Food
Source: Niche
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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

GreatSchools Rating

Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Science
50.5%
State Average
43%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

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

Niche Reviews
3.6 358 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.
GreatSchools Reviews
4.2 6 Reviews
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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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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