South Elgin High School
- Public
- SOUTH ELGIN, IL
Public School
South Elgin High School
- grade B+Overall Grade
- Public
- 9-12
- SOUTH ELGIN, IL
- Rating 3.49 out of 5 535 reviews
Report Card
- Academicsgrade B+
- Diversitygrade A
- Teachersgrade B
- College Prepgrade B+
- Clubs & Activitiesgrade B
- Health & Safetygrade C
- Administrationgrade C+
- Sportsgrade A minus
- Foodgrade C
- Resources & Facilitiesgrade C
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South Elgin High School Rankings
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Academics
Percent Proficient - Reading
35%
Percent Proficient - Math
32%
Average Graduation Rate
93%
Average SAT
1130
397 responses
Average ACT
25
336 responses
AP Enrollment
29%
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- Cost of Livinggrade B minus
- Good for Familiesgrade A
- Housinggrade B
Median Household Income
$99,451
National
$62,843Median Rent
$1,415
National
$1,062Median Home Value
$235,500
National
$217,500Culture & Safety
Health & Safety
grade C
Based on chronic student absenteeism, suspensions/expulsions, and survey responses on the school environment from students and parents.
Poll
71%
of students agree that they feel safe at their school. 55 responsesPoll
58%
of students agree that they like their school and feel happy there. 55 responsesStudents
Diversity
grade A
Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
Students
2,719
Free or Reduced Lunch
35%
74%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are competitive. 65 responses66%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are creative and artsy. 65 responses78%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are athletic. 65 responsesTeachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
National
17:1Average Teacher Salary
$64,863
Teachers in First/Second Year
9.2%
52%
of students and parents agree that the teachers give engaging lessons. 77 responses68%
of students and parents agree that the teachers genuinely care about the students. 77 responses61%
of students and parents agree that the teachers adequately lead and control the classroom. 77 responsesClubs & 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
$12,23984%
of students and parents agree that there are plenty of clubs and organizations for students to get involved in. 81 responses37%
of students and parents agree that clubs and organizations get the funding they need. 81 responses56%
of students and parents agree that lots of students participate in clubs and organizations. 81 responsesSimilar Schools
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Rating 3.49 out of 5 535 reviews
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I loved my experiences at SEHS and the wonderful environment it offers! My school offers a welcoming, positive and supportive environment for students, teachers and staff. South Elgin offered me great resources, especially for college readiness. I made some of my best friends at South Elgin, and will remember the memories forever.
I rated South Elgin High School four stars because it is a great place to be in sports and make good friends. I have played football all throughout high school and the program has always been very helpful and competitive. Last year we were conference champions and many students come and support the games. The coaches are helpful throughout academics and athletics. The off-season lifting program makes sure that all student-athletes are staying in good shape all year, as well as staying in contact with coaches year round. South Elgin High School is a good place to make friends since there are almost 3,000 students so there are plenty of people to meet and build connections with. Teachers are always very helpful and understanding when students fall behind and need a little extra help to get back on track. Going to South Elgin High School is an experience I am glad that I had.
Definitely the best out of all U-46 high schools, but not as good as it is said to be. Individuals at this school are always out to get one another and its simply disgusting. Almost half of the teachers are only there for their paychecks and not the view and idea of educating students. Everyone at this school has a problem with more than one person, that's for sure. On a more positive side, SEHS provides so many extra-curricular activities and sports! Unfortunately,if you're not a very out-going person, school may seem like the worst place ever, but eventually you'll meet great people and get along well with teachers.