Serving 1,771 students in grades 9-12, Elgin High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 9% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 31% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,771 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 89%
- Graduation Rate: 89% (Btm 50% in TX)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 9% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 31% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 32% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Elgin High School's attendance zone covers the entire Elgin, TX school district, encompassing approximately 165.2 square miles. Families typically drive 15-20 minutes to reach the school, with an average distance of 7.9 miles from the school to the edge of the zone, extending up to 13.2 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Elgin High School's student population of 1,771 students has grown by 28% over five school years.
The teacher population of 93 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,771 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
93 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Elgin High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Elgin High School is 0.40, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#7750 out of 8096 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
9%
44%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
6%
Showing 2004–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
76%
54%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
10%
13%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
11%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
2%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
89%
90.3%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)43.7%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
63%
56%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
White, Purple
School Mascot
Wildcat/lady Wildcat
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Elgin High School's ranking?
Elgin High School is ranked #7750 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Elgin High School often compared to?
Elgin High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Bastrop High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 31% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of Elgin High School?
The graduation rate of Elgin High School is 89%, which is lower than the Texas state average of 90.3%.
How many students attend Elgin High School?
1,771 students attend Elgin High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Elgin High School students are Hispanic, 11% of students are White, 10% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Elgin High School?
Elgin High School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Elgin High School offer ?
Elgin High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Elgin High School part of?
Elgin High School is part of Elgin Independent School District.
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