Elk Grove High School, or EGHS, is a public four-year high school located in Elk Grove Village, Illinois, a northwest suburb of Chicago, Illinois, in the United States.
Serving 1,976 students in grades 9-12, Elk Grove 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 21% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 26% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,976 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 64%
- Graduation Rate: 91% (Top 30% in IL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 21% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 26% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 53% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Elk Grove High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Elk Grove High School's student population of 1,976 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 121 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,976 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
121 teachers
Year Founded
1966
Colors
Green, Gold, Forest Green
School Calendar
School Rankings
Elk Grove 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 Elk Grove High School is 0.62, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1800 out of 3542 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
9%
6%
Hispanic
50%
28%
Black
2%
17%
White
36%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
91%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
3%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Grenadier
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Elk Grove High School's ranking?
Elk Grove High School is ranked #1800 out of 3,542 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Elk Grove High School often compared to?
Elk Grove High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Prospect High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
21% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% IL state average), while 26% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Elk Grove High School?
The graduation rate of Elk Grove High School is 91%, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 87%.
How many students attend Elk Grove High School?
1,976 students attend Elk Grove High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Elk Grove High School students are Hispanic, 36% of students are White, 9% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Elk Grove High School?
Elk Grove High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Elk Grove High School offer ?
Elk Grove High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Elk Grove High School part of?
Elk Grove High School is part of Township HSD 214 School District.
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