Elgin High School

2,750 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Elgin High School, located at 1200 Maroon Dr in Elgin, Illinois, serves as a cornerstone of the School District U-46, the second-largest school district in the state. As one of the district’s comprehensive secondary institutions, the school is known for its deep-rooted history and its commitment to serving a diverse student body. It offers a broad spectrum of academic opportunities, including traditional core curricula, Advanced Placement (AP) courses, and a variety of career and technical education programs designed to prepare students for both higher education and the workforce.

Beyond the classroom, Elgin High School fosters a vibrant school spirit centered around its identity as the "Maroons." The school provides an extensive array of extracurricular activities, ranging from competitive IHSA athletics to diverse student-led clubs, performing arts programs, and academic teams. By focusing on both rigorous academic standards and holistic personal development, the school strives to create an inclusive environment that encourages students to engage with their community and develop the skills necessary to succeed in a global society.

2,750

Total Students

153.1

Full-Time Teachers

18.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Elgin High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	243
Hispanic	2,123
Black	129
Asian	117
Two or More	75
American Indian	62
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
2,123 (77.2 %)
White
243 (8.8 %)
Black
129 (4.7 %)
Asian
117 (4.3 %)
Two or More
75 (2.7 %)
American Indian
62 (2.3 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.0 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	SD U-46
Phone:	(847)888-5100
Website:	http://schools.u-46.org/ehs
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	2,750
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	153.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 741

Grade 10 735

Grade 11 688

Grade 12 586