Elgin High School serves 184 students in grades 7-12.
Elgin High School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Oregon for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤20% (which is lower than the Oregon state average of 32%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 21-39% (which is lower than the Oregon state average of 47%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Oregon state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Oregon state average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 184 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 8%
- Graduation Rate: ≥80% (Btm 50% in OR)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Elgin High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Oregon for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Elgin High School's student population of 184 students has grown by 80% over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has grown by 116% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
184 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers

Students by Grade

School Rankings
Elgin High School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 740 schools in Oregon (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Elgin High School is 0.15, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#622 out of 740 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
32%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
47%

Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
17:1

American Indian
n/a
1%

Asian
n/a
4%

Hispanic
5%
25%

Black
n/a
2%

White
92%
60%

Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
3%
7%

All Ethnic Groups



Graduation Rate
≥80%
84%

Eligible for Free Lunch
31%
44%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
7%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) 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 #622 out of 740 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% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% OR state average), while 21-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% OR state average).
What is the graduation rate of Elgin High School?
The graduation rate of Elgin High School is 80%, which is lower than the Oregon state average of 84%.
How many students attend Elgin High School?
184 students attend Elgin High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Elgin High School students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
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 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Elgin High School part of?
Elgin High School is part of Elgin School District 23.
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