Elgin High School
- Public
- ELGIN, IL
Public School
Elgin High School
- grade B minusOverall Grade
- Public
- 9-12
- ELGIN, IL
- Rating 3.63 out of 5 378 reviews
Report Card
- Academicsgrade B minus
- Diversitygrade B+
- Teachersgrade B
- College Prepgrade B
- Clubs & Activitiesgrade B minus
- Health & Safetygrade C minus
- Administrationgrade C
- Sportsgrade B
- Foodgrade C+
- Resources & Facilitiesgrade C minus
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Academics
Percent Proficient - Reading
22%
Percent Proficient - Math
22%
Average Graduation Rate
78%
Average SAT
1100
369 responses
Average ACT
27
196 responses
AP Enrollment
23%
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- Cost of Livinggrade B minus
- Good for Familiesgrade B+
- Housinggrade B minus
Median Household Income
$69,041
National
$62,843Median Rent
$1,069
National
$1,062Median Home Value
$186,000
National
$217,500Culture & Safety
Health & Safety
grade C minus
Based on chronic student absenteeism, suspensions/expulsions, and survey responses on the school environment from students and parents.
Poll
64%
of students agree that they feel safe at their school. 47 responsesPoll
64%
of students agree that they like their school and feel happy there. 47 responsesStudents
Diversity
grade B+
Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
Students
2,571
Free or Reduced Lunch
75%
70%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are competitive. 54 responses59%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are creative and artsy. 54 responses59%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are athletic. 54 responsesTeachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
National
17:1Average Teacher Salary
$67,377
Teachers in First/Second Year
18%
65%
of students and parents agree that the teachers give engaging lessons. 63 responses73%
of students and parents agree that the teachers genuinely care about the students. 63 responses76%
of students and parents agree that the teachers adequately lead and control the classroom. 63 responsesClubs & Activities
Clubs & Activities
grade B minus
Based on student and parent reviews of clubs and activities.
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Average
Expenses Per Student
$16,054 / year
National
$12,23983%
of students and parents agree that there are plenty of clubs and organizations for students to get involved in. 76 responses28%
of students and parents agree that clubs and organizations get the funding they need. 76 responses49%
of students and parents agree that lots of students participate in clubs and organizations. 76 responsesSimilar Schools
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Elgin High School Reviews
Rating 3.63 out of 5 378 reviews
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Elgin High School has allowed me to grow in numerous ways, I have been able to find myself through administrators, peers, sports and clubs! I admire how dedicated teachers are to their students and the effort they put in to see the students succeed. I am now a senior and I have been involved in extracurricular since my freshman year and I do not regret it all. Elgin High is very open and diverse in which you will be able to find something you love doing, whether that is playing a sport, participating in theater, playing an instrument, making your own club... etc. You will definitely get what you put in! Not to mention Elgin High school has a great music program especially it's marching band, plus Elgin is known to host the Gifted and Talented academy in it's the district. I am so pleased with my high school experience.
Elgin High School is like a burnt grilled cheese sandwich. One has to occasionally force themselves to take the first bite since it's disrespectful to waste semi-edible food. Once the hard part is over, the unfortunate soul has to gruesomely finish their charred sandwich and during this disturbing process of force-feeding, the carcinogenic compounds have occupied our victims tongue, leaving them with an unsettling feeling yet accomplished feeling. Now, Elgin seems quite overwhelming and alarming when you first get there and one will have to ignore the unappealing smells and really dive into the educational aspect because if you don't then you'll get lost and that unsettling feeling of distaste will find you. When you make it through your first few weeks you start to get the hang of things, the unexpected rewards, parades, and DJ's in the lunchroom and it doesn't seem as frightening anymore and that burnt grilled cheese tastes better than ever.
My experience has been good at Elgin high school . The best part about the school are the professors! They are all super sweet and nice, and of course great teachers and mentors that will help you throughout high school. What I would like to see change is the way they under value students that don’t do sports and literally make those that do sports their top priority.