Elgin High School
#529 of 691 high schools in Illinois
#14957 of 16,910 nationally
About Elgin High School
Elgin High School is a public high located in Elgin, in the Sd U-46 school district of Illinois, United States. It caters for Grades 9–12. In 2025 it enrolled 2,576 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 21.9 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of high schools in United States and 529th of 691 ranked high schools in Illinois. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (36th percentile), and its weakest is reading proficiency (7th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 2,576.
There are 26 schools in Elgin; Elgin High School ranks 12th of 25 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against high schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)22%
- Reading proficiency (30%)22%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)63.1%
- Students per teacher (15%)17.3
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Elgin High School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 2,576
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 63.1%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 17.3
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 22%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 22%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Elgin High School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Huff Elem School
Elgin · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
577 students · 1.6 km away
Hilltop Elementary School
Elgin · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
521 students · 1.9 km away
Lords Park Elem School
Elgin · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
655 students · 1.9 km away
Ellis Middle School
Elgin · Public middle · Grades 7–8
496 students · 2.0 km away
Channing Memorial Elem School
Elgin · Public elementary · Grades K–6
491 students · 2.5 km away
Ronald D O Neal
Elgin · Public elementary · Grades K–6
445 students · 2.8 km away
Lincoln Elementary School
Hoffman Estates · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
467 students · 3.2 km away
Lowrie Elem School
Elgin · Public elementary · Grades K–6
397 students · 3.3 km away
Larsen Middle School
Elgin · Public middle · Grades 7–8
570 students · 3.4 km away
Nature Ridge Elem School
Bartlett · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
458 students · 3.9 km away
Similar schools
Public high schools in Illinois with a comparable Enrollment.
Dundee-Crown High School
Carpentersville · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,573 students
Naperville Central High School
Naperville · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,589 students
York Comm High School
Elmhurst · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,590 students
Comm H S Dist 99 - South High Sch
Downers Grove · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,591 students
Amos Alonzo Stagg High School
Palos Hills · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,560 students
Belleville High School-East
Belleville · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,600 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Elgin High School a good school?
Elgin High School has a Success Index (US) of 21.9 out of 100 (Lower 50% of high schools in United States) and ranks #529 of 691 in Illinois. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Elgin High School rank in Illinois?
Elgin High School ranks #529 of 691 high schools in Illinois and #14957 of 16,910 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Elgin High School?
Elgin High School had 2,576 students in 2025.
Is Elgin High School a elementary school or a high school?
Elgin High School is classified as a high covering Grades 9–12. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Elgin High School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Elgin High School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.