South Elgin High School
South Elgin High School serves 2,880 students in grades 9-12.
South Elgin High School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 32% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 33%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 38%) for the 2018-19 school year.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2022)
- Grades: 9-12
- Students: 2,880 students
- Minority Enrollment: 54%
- Graduation Rate: 93% (Top 30% in IL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 32% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Overview
South Elgin High School's student population of 2,880 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
2,880 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
141 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
South Elgin High School is ranked within the top 50% of all 3,655 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2018-19 school year.
The diversity score of South Elgin High School is 0.67, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1625 out of 3655 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
12%
5%
Hispanic
33%
27%
Black
5%
17%
White
46%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(17-18)93%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
25%
44%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
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