South Elgin High School, opened August 24, 2005, is a four-year high school located in South Elgin, Illinois, a northwest suburb of Chicago, Illinois, in the United States. It is part of Elgin Area School District U46. The school is located on property formerly owned by the Kenyon Brothers Dairy Farms.
Serving 2,770 students in grades 9-12, South Elgin High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 24% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30% (which is equal to 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 61% 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: 2,770 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 61%
- Graduation Rate: 93% (Top 20% in IL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 24% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 60% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
South Elgin High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Graduation Rate
Diversity
School Overview
South Elgin High School's student population of 2,770 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 175 teachers has grown by 24% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
2,770 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
175 teachers
Year Founded
2005
Colors
Red, Navy Blue, Silver
School Rankings
South Elgin High School ranks within the top 50% of all 3,542 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of South Elgin High School is 0.69, 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
#1502 out of 3542 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
12%
6%
Hispanic
38%
28%
Black
5%
16%
White
39%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
93%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
26%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Striker
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is South Elgin High School's ranking?
South Elgin High School is ranked #1502 out of 3,542 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are South Elgin High School often compared to?
South Elgin High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Larkin High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% IL state average), while 30% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
What is the graduation rate of South Elgin High School?
The graduation rate of South Elgin High School is 93%, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 87%.
How many students attend South Elgin High School?
2,770 students attend South Elgin High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
39% of South Elgin High School students are White, 38% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of South Elgin High School?
South Elgin High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does South Elgin High School offer ?
South Elgin High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is South Elgin High School part of?
South Elgin High School is part of School District U-46.
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