Elgin High School
School Overview
Elgin High School is a public Magnet school located in Elgin, Illinois. It is a school in School District U-46 district.
According to the Illinois state assessment result, 22% of students are proficient in Math learning and 22% of students are proficient in English/language arts learning.
It has 2,574 students through grade 8 to 12. The students to teacher ratio is 18 to 1 where a total of 145 teachers are teaching for the school.
Student Population
A total of 2,574 students are attending Elgin High School. By gender, there are 1,341 and 1,233 female students at the school.
Gifted/Talented Programs
Elgin High School offers the gifted and talented program. Total 272 students are identified and enrolled in the programs.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 75 | 42 | 33 |
| American Indian/Alaska Native | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Asian | 70 | 31 | 39 |
| Black | 7 | 2 | 5 |
| White | 100 | 46 | 54 |
| Two or More Races | 19 | 8 | 11 |
| Total | 272 | 130 | 142 |
Teachers & Staffs
Total 145 full-time (or equivalent) teachers work for Elgin High School and the students to teacher ratio is 18 to 1. 95.2% of teachers are certified. 82.1% of teachers have 3 or more years teaching experiences.
| Headcount | Note | |
|---|---|---|
| Total FTE of Teachers | 145 | Students per teacher: 18 to 1 |
| Teachers who are certified | 138 | 95.2% |
| Teachers who are not certified | 7 | 4.8% |
| Teachers in their first year of teaching | 15 | 10.3% |
| Teachers in their second year of teaching | 11 | 7.6% |
| School counselors | 8 | Students per counselor: 322 to 1 |
| Law Enforcement Officer | 1 | - |
| Security guards | - | - |
| Nurses | 1 | - |
| Psychologists | 1 | - |
| Social workers | 3 | - |
Social/Economic Characteristics
| Value | |
|---|---|
| Total Households | 77,634 Households |
| Population | 231,049 |
| Male | 115,869 |
| Female | 117,593 |
| Child Population | 78,368 |
| Total Housing Units | 81,354 Units |
| Average House Value | $209,900 |
| Average Rent Cost | $1,197 |
| Unemployment Rate | 4.60% |
| Average Household Income | $79,008 |
| Heath Insurance Coverage | 90.52% |
| Internet Coverage | 100.00%% |
Advanced Placement Programs
Elgin High School offers 18 advanced placement (AP) programs. Total 582 students are enrolled in at least one (1) AP programs. 639 students are participating the SAT and/or ACT test program at Elgin High School.
| Number of Students Enrolled | Percent Enrolled | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of AP program offered | 18 Programs | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP programs | 582 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Math programs | 191 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Science programs | 226 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Other programs | 555 | |
| Number of Students SAT/ACT Participation | 639 | |
Academic Achievement
Achievement
Public Schools in Sd U-46
In Sd U-46, 58 schools are serving students in its area. The next lists are showing the public schools by offering level.
Private Schools in ELGIN, Illinois
12 private schools are serving students in ELGIN, Illinois. The next lists are showing the private schools by offering level.