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South Elgin High School
Public High School
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Grade 9-12
760 E Main St,
South Elgin, IL
School District U-46
School Details
Head of School
Melanie Meidel
Student Teacher Ratio
16:1
Average SAT Score
1120
Average ACT Score
25
Math Proficiency
32%
Reading Proficiency
30%
Average GPA
3.48
Graduation Rate
93%
Niche Grade
B+
B+
B+
C+
C+
B
B+
C-
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
Average GPA
3.48
Reading Proficiency
30%
Math Proficiency
32%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
16:1
Teachers
175
Full Time Teachers
175
Teachers in First or Second Year
9.2%
College Prep
Average SAT
1120
Math
560
Verbal
560
Average ACT
25
Math
25
English
26
Reading
26
Science
25
Number of AP Courses
20
AP Pass Rate
53.5%
AP Math Enrollment
High
AP Science Enrollment
Very 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
349:1
Student Diversity
Male
51.1%
Female
48.9%
White
40.1%
Hispanic
36.4%
Asian or Pacific Islander
12.6%
Black
5.6%
Two or more races
4.7%
Native American
<1%
Specialty School Programs
AP 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
427 Students
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
422 Students
Northern Illinois University
400 Students
Elgin Community College
345 Students
Loyola University Chicago
327 Students
Illinois State University
321 Students
DePaul University
310 Students
University of Iowa
291 Students
Michigan State University
202 Students
Purdue University
197 Students
What Students Want to Study
Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business
244 Students
Psychology
170 Students
Nursing
156 Students
Biology
130 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies
95 Students
Computer Science
95 Students
Marketing
81 Students
Finance
75 Students
Political Science and Government
66 Students
Pre-Law Studies
65 Students
This School’s Reviews
Niche Reviews
3/12/2025
I had a fairly good experience with my time at South Elgin High School. Our grading system is an issue many people have with our district as it doesn't prepare us for college. It is extremely hard to fail a class and fairly easy to earn an A based off the system. Due to attendance rates, we are unable to leave school unless called out for a parent which doesn't seem fair as someone who sometimes just needs to sit in the car during a lunch period to decompress. I although however haven't had much to complain about.
11/21/2024
School is diverse. Behavior is awful. Some teachers are great! No discipline ir consequences for students at all. Cells are a real issue.
10/23/2024
Overall it was pretty good, most of the teachers were really good and I loved them. With some, I didn't love their teaching style but I managed to learn/teach myself what I needed. I did struggle a bit with my mental health but when asked I assured them I had outside resources so I didn't need any of their resources (if any). The music program was really good though, I was enrolled in orchestra for all my four years and the teacher was really nice, I made a lot of really great friends there, and I got plenty of extra music opportunities through it.
GreatSchools Reviews
11/5/2023
First day of school they loss my son in clinton Elementary. They found him in the trails walking. We tried talking to the The superintendent and principal and swept it under the rugged. I also see kids that dont belong in the district. I also have my other daughters take math tutor since they have t...
8/29/2023
Exemplary school, cares for students and their success.
7/14/2023
The Elgin School District is an exceptional educational institution that provides a well-rounded and enriching learning experience for students. Having had the opportunity to observe and interact with the district's schools, I am thoroughly impressed with the level of dedication and commitment demon...
1/8/2022
it’s a fun school and there’s lots of things to participate in. the teachers can literally be your best friend. in honors classes they will prepare you for ap and your sats and acts for the next year.
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South Elgin High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in South Elgin, IL and is served by the School District U-46 in Illinois. The school has a total enrollment of 2,942 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 16:1. Academic records show that 32% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 30% are proficient in reading. South Elgin High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A- and a GreatSchools Rating of 6 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.48, the graduation rate is 93%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1120 and an ACT score of 25. Discover additional schools in the area, like Dream Academy, New Beginnings Regnl Safe School Program, St. Edward Central Catholic High School, and more. Learn more about what South Elgin has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near South Elgin High School.