South Elgin High School
South Elgin High School serves 2,673 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 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 34% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 32%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 34% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 37%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Top Placements
South Elgin High School places among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
School Overview
South Elgin High School's student population of 2,673 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 140 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Total Students | 2,673 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 140 teachers |
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School Comparison
South Elgin High School is ranked within the top 50% of all 3,672 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of South Elgin High School is 0.65, 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.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (IL) |
Overall Testing Rank | #1634 out of 3672 schools (Top 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 34% | 32% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 34% | 37% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 19:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | 10% | 5% |
| Hispanic | 29% | 26% |
| Black | 6% | 17% |
| White | 51% | 48% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 4% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.65 | 0.68 |
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Graduation Rate | 93% | 87% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 28% | 47% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 4% | 2% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | School District U-46 School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, IL Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to South Elgin High School is Central School Program (2.5 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Kenyon Woods Middle School (0.4 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Clinton Elementary School (0.5 miles away)
Show me:
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- South Elgin Kenyon Woods Middle School Math: 40% | Reading: 36%Rank:7/Top 50% Grades: 7-8 | 1,041 student10
0.4 miles
1515 Raymond St
South Elgin, IL 60177
(847) 289-6685 0.4 7-8 1,041 - South Elgin Clinton Elementary School Math: 42% | Reading: 40%Rank:7/Top 50% Grades: K-6 | 463 students10
0.5 miles
770 Mill St
South Elgin, IL 60177
(847) 888-7045 0.5 K-6 463 - South Elgin Willard Elementary School Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%Rank:3/Bottom 50% Grades: K-6 | 324 students10
1.1 miles
370 W Spring St
South Elgin, IL 60177
(847) 888-5275 1.1 K-6 324 - Elgin Garfield Elementary School Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%Rank:2/Bottom 50% Grades: K-6 | 326 students10
1.7 miles
420 May St
Elgin, IL 60120
(847) 888-5192 1.7 K-6 326 - Elgin Huff Elementary School Math: 12% | Reading: 6%Rank:2/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-6 | 635 students10
1.7 miles
801 Hastings St
Elgin, IL 60120
(847) 888-5285 1.7 PK-6 635
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