Elgin High School

Elgin High School is a regular public high school serving students from seventh through twelfth grade in the remote rural area of Elgin, Oregon. With an enrollment of 166 students and a student-teacher ratio of 18.4:1, the school offers personalized attention with nine full-time equivalent teachers. Despite its small size, Elgin High School has room for academic growth, currently ranked #1091 out of 1231 schools in Oregon, placing it in the 12th percentile statewide.

Test scores indicate that 41% of students are proficient or above in ELA/Reading and 15% are proficient or above in Math. The school community is tight-knit, reflecting its rural setting where every student and teacher knows one another well. Elgin High School stands as a cornerstone of the local community, fostering connections and support among its residents.

With an enrollment of 166 students, Elgin High School is a smaller school where families often find a close-knit community atmosphere. Smaller settings can mean more individual attention from teachers and staff, though they may offer fewer extracurricular options than larger schools.

Located in a rural area, Elgin High School may involve longer commutes for some families. Rural schools often serve as community anchors and may have smaller class sizes, but parents should consider transportation logistics, after-school program availability, and access to specialized services.