Elgin High School is a public high school in Elgin, Oregon, United States.
Serving 180 students in grades 7-12, Elgin High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Oregon for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the Oregon state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Oregon state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Oregon state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Oregon state average of 43% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 180 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 9%
- Graduation Rate: 60-79% (Btm 50% in OR)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Elgin High School's attendance zone covers the entire Elgin, OR school district, encompassing approximately 368.1 square miles. This area typically requires a 20-30 minute drive to reach the school, with the average distance from the school to the zone edge being 11.5 miles and the furthest edge extending up to 22.3 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
School Overview
Elgin High School's student population of 180 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
180 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Elgin High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,174 schools in Oregon (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Elgin High School is 0.17, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#774 out of 1174 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
31%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
44%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
30%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
17:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
1%
Showing 2011–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
2%
4%
Showing 2009–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
4%
27%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
White
91%
57%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
2%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
60-79%
81.3%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)51.1%
43.8%
Eligible for Free Lunch
72%
67%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
8%
7%
Showing 2012–2021. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Maroons
School Mascot
Husky
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Elgin High School's ranking?
Elgin High School is ranked #774 out of 1,174 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Oregon.
What schools are Elgin High School often compared to?
Elgin High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Cove Charter School, Union High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% OR state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% OR state average).
What is the graduation rate of Elgin High School?
The graduation rate of Elgin High School is 60-79%, which is lower than the Oregon state average of 81.3%.
How many students attend Elgin High School?
180 students attend Elgin High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Elgin High School students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Elgin High School?
Elgin High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Oregon state average of 17:1.
What grades does Elgin High School offer ?
Elgin High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Elgin High School part of?
Elgin High School is part of Elgin SD 23 School District.
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