Elgin High School

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

2,724 Students

B-

Niche Grade

GreatSchools Rating

School Details

Head of School
Mr. Jerry Cook

Student Teacher Ratio
17:1

Average SAT Score
1100

Average ACT Score
27

Math Proficiency
14%

Reading Proficiency
11%

Average GPA
3.33

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 3.33	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 1100 Math 550 Verbal 550	Average ACT 27 Math 26 English 26 Reading 27 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.

Northern Illinois University 558 Students

University of Illinois Chicago 555 Students

Elgin Community College 480 Students

Loyola University Chicago 396 Students

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign 342 Students

DePaul University 286 Students

Aurora University 279 Students

Northwestern University 247 Students

Illinois State University 242 Students

University of Chicago 187 Students

What Students Want to Study

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

Nursing 184 Students

Business 154 Students

Psychology 106 Students

Pre-Medicine Studies 97 Students

Biology 96 Students

Computer Science 63 Students

Accounting 63 Students

Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 62 Students

Pre-Law Studies 51 Students

Education 49 Students

This School’s Reviews

4.0 Senior

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.

2.0 Alum

8/16/2024

The best part about Elgin High was the diversity among the students. Usually in a high school you tend to see a majority of one culture but at Elgin there are plenty of diverse cultures. The one thing I believe should change is the readiness for college. Now that I am attending college, my freshman year was very difficult due to not being prepared for college level courses.

4.0 Senior

7/23/2024

Elgin high school is your average high school that is strong in the diversity of its students and teachers but struggles to get involvement and support from parents, the community, and the school district. I have met people at Elgin high school that I would never have met anywhere else but there feels like a disconnect between student needs and faculty. I love my high school but I would like to see the goals, dreams, and needs of the students put first by the adults around us.

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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

$195K - $469K

Homes For Sale

Average Home Value

$329,449

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

64.5%

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2.5 Baths
1,894 Sq Ft

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2 Baths
1,364 Sq Ft

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2.5 Baths
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2.5 Baths
3,027 Sq Ft

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2,300+ Sq Ft

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598+ Sq Ft

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1,573+ Sq Ft

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Unit SI ID1285082P
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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 2,724 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 1100 and an ACT score of 27. The average home value in this area is $329,449. 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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