Elgin High School, or EHS, is a public four-year high school located in Elgin, Illinois, an American city 40 mi. northwest of Chicago. It is part of Elgin Area School District U46, which also includes Bartlett High School, Larkin High School, South Elgin High School, and Streamwood High School.
Serving 2,724 students in grades 9-12, Elgin High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 12% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 11% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 2,724 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 92%
- Graduation Rate: 82% (Btm 50% in IL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 12% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 11% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 47% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Elgin High School's student population of 2,724 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 162 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
2,724 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
162 teachers
Year Founded
1869
Colors
Maroon, Cream
School Calendar
First Day of School
Mon. Sep 1, 2025
Last Day of School
Mon. May 25, 2026
School Rankings
Elgin High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,542 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Elgin High School is 0.37, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2775 out of 3542 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
12%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
11%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
13:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
4%
6%
Hispanic
79%
28%
Black
5%
16%
White
8%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
82%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
61%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Elgin High School's ranking?
Elgin High School is ranked #2775 out of 3,542 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Elgin High School often compared to?
Elgin High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Larkin High School, Bartlett High School, South Elgin High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
12% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% IL state average), while 11% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Elgin High School?
The graduation rate of Elgin High School is 82%, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 87%.
How many students attend Elgin High School?
2,724 students attend Elgin High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Elgin High School students are Hispanic, 8% of students are White, 5% of students are Black, 4% of students are Asian, 2% of students are American Indian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Elgin High School?
Elgin High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Elgin High School offer ?
Elgin High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Elgin High School part of?
Elgin High School is part of School District U-46.
School Reviews
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