Very Good
#1160 of 3,813 schools in IL
Top 30% in state
South Elgin High School
High School · Sd U-46 · South Elgin, IL
A Sd U-46 high school where students score 4 points below what's typical for similar communities.
760 E Main St, South Elgin, IL 60177
- Math 32% proficient (2021)
- Reading 30% proficient (2022)
- 5/5 advanced STEM subjects
Academics
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Students at South Elgin High School score 31% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 35%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 25 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 30% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 39% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 43% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 27 test records from IL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
30.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where South Elgin High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 12Car-Dependent
- Bike 44Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated860/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (South Elgin), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$123,700
Median home value
$296,200
Median rent
$1,612/mo
College educated
38.5%
Homeownership
81.2%
Poverty rate
6.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 60177; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Parkland Preparatory AcademyPrivate · tuition | 8.3private | K–12 | 1.2 mi | 250 | Compare → |
| St Edward Central Catholic High SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.7private | 9–12 | 2.2 mi | 252 | Compare → |
| Elgin High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.2 | 9–12 | 2.7 mi | 2,724 | Compare → |
| Larkin High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.0 | 9–12 | 2.7 mi | 2,274 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Sd U-46
- Schools in district
- 56
- Rank in district
- #4 of 51
- District spending per student
- $19,216NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 10.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
South Elgin High School is listed in SD U-46; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About South Elgin High School
South Elgin High School is a public high school in South Elgin, IL, part of Sd U-46, serving approximately 2,770 students in grades 9th-12th with a 15.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 out of 10 and ranks #1,160 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 39% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 43% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about South Elgin High School
What grades does South Elgin High School serve?
South Elgin High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend South Elgin High School?
South Elgin High School has an enrollment of approximately 2,770 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at South Elgin High School?
The student-teacher ratio at South Elgin High School is 15.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does South Elgin High School rank in IL?
South Elgin High School ranks #1,160 of 3,813 schools in IL.
What is South Elgin High School's MySchoolScout rating?
South Elgin High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at South Elgin High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, South Elgin High School has 39% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 43% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is South Elgin High School a charter school?
No, South Elgin High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is South Elgin High School a Title I school?
No, South Elgin High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for South Elgin High School?
30.6% of students at South Elgin High School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 2,770
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 174
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Kane County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 52.6%
- Phone
- (847) 289-3760
- Area population (ZIP 60177)
- 24,030
- Area average commute
- 28.6 min
- Area median age
- 39.5
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 60177; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2021, multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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