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South Elgin High School
  • Public
  • SOUTH ELGIN, IL

Report Card

grade A minus
Overall Niche Grade
  1. Academics
    grade B+
  2. Diversity
    grade A
  3. Teachers
    grade B+
  4. College Prep
    grade B+
  5. Clubs & Activities
    grade B
  6. Administration
    grade C+
  7. Sports
    grade B+
  8. Food
    grade C
  9. Resources & Facilities
    grade C+

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South Elgin High School is a highly rated, public school located in SOUTH ELGIN, IL. It has 2,942 students in grades 9-12 with a student-teacher ratio of 18 to 1. According to state test scores, 32% of students are at least proficient in math and 33% in reading.

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South Elgin High School Rankings

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Academics

Percent Proficient - Reading
33%
Percent Proficient - Math
32%
Average Graduation Rate
93%
Average SAT
1130
557 responses
Average ACT
25
257 responses
AP Enrollment
29%

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Living in the Area

grade A minus
Overall Niche Grade
  1. Cost of Living
    grade C+
  2. Good for Families
    grade A
  3. Housing
    grade B
Median Household Income
$112,115
National
$69,021
Median Rent
$1,538
National
$1,163
Median Home Value
$257,700
National
$244,900

Culture & Safety

Poll
69%
of students agree that they feel safe at their school. 59 responses
Poll
58%
of students agree that they like their school and feel happy there. 59 responses
Poll
What are your favorite school events or traditions?
Based on 194 responses
  • Homecoming week
    24%
  • Prom
    19%
  • Football games
    13%
  • Pep rallys
    10%
  • Band Send-offs
    9%
  • Homecoming
    8%
  • Marching Band events
    5%

Students

Diversity
grade A
Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
Students
2,942
Free or Reduced Lunch
35%
72%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are competitive. 69 responses
67%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are creative and artsy. 69 responses
78%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are athletic. 69 responses

Teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
National
17:1
Average Teacher Salary
$64,863
Teachers in First/Second Year
9.2%
53%
of students and parents agree that the teachers give engaging lessons. 81 responses
67%
of students and parents agree that the teachers genuinely care about the students. 81 responses
62%
of students and parents agree that the teachers adequately lead and control the classroom. 81 responses

Clubs & Activities

Clubs & Activities
grade B
Based on student and parent reviews of clubs and activities.
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
High
Expenses Per Student
$16,054 / year
National
$12,239
82%
of students and parents agree that there are plenty of clubs and organizations for students to get involved in. 85 responses
38%
of students and parents agree that clubs and organizations get the funding they need. 85 responses
55%
of students and parents agree that lots of students participate in clubs and organizations. 85 responses

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