Elgin High School vs. South Elgin High School
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School Overview
School
Top Rankings
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South Elgin High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Overview
Serving 2,834 students in grades 9-12, Elgin High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 14% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 32%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 2,942 students in grades 9-12, South Elgin High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 32% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 33% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 32%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
2,834 students
2,942 students
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
52% | 48%
Total Classroom Teachers
155 teachers
165 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
18:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#2581 out of 3663 schools in IL
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#1121 out of 3663 schools in IL
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
14%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15%
33%
Graduation Rate
78%
93%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
811
813
Grade 10 Students
745
695
Grade 11 Students
634
713
Grade 12 Students
644
721
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
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% Asian
5%
13%
% Hispanic
78%
35%
% Black
5%
5%
% White
8%
42%
% Hawaiian
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% Two or more races
3%
5%
Diversity Score
0.38
0.69
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
59%
25%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
6%