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Elgin High School

1200 Maroon Dr, Elgin, IL, 60120

Ranked 210 of 255 in Illinois

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Elgin High School

1200 Maroon Dr, Elgin, IL, 60120

About Elgin High School

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 16%
Reading 12%
State average proficiency is 16% in Math and 12% in Reading.
162
Full-time Teachers
17 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
2724
Total Students
$66456
Avg. Teacher Salary

Student Demographics

White 7.93%
Asian 3.89%
Hispanic 79.07%
Black 4.81%
Two+ Races 2.28%
Native Am. 2.02%
White
7.93%
Asian
3.89%
Hispanic
79.07%
Black
4.81%
Two+ Races
2.28%
Native Am.
2.02%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 2724
47.98%
1307 Female
52.02%
1417 Male

Student Population

2724 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 17 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

302 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Elgin High School Contact Information

Address

1200 Maroon Dr, Elgin, IL, 60120

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Phone

(847) 888-5100

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TOP 210 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Elgin High School

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing
🚀
Hands-on with real robots
🏆
Led by competition winners
🎓
STEM career pathways

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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Mansfield Public Schools Educator Spotlight: Pathways of a Fourth-Grade Teacher

MANSFIELD — Inside the brick building on East Street, four educators who began teaching within 2 years of each other, all spending the beginning of their careers teaching fourth grade at Jordan/Jackson Elementary School...

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 7:40 AM to 2:55 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 7:25 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

Elgin High School is buzzing with all the great things that have happened recently! Matthew Cato, a senior on the school's Cross Country team, stood out and qualified for Regionals for the second year in a row. The EHS Drumline also had a historic fall, showing off their amazing skills. The school is also putting on a number of events, such as a performance of Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol by the EHS Theatre Department.

FAQ

Q1. What subjects do students at Elgin High study?

Ans. Students take part in STEM, humanities, and arts programs to learn a variety of skills.

Q2. Do students have access to advanced classes?

Ans. Yes, AP and honors classes are good ways to learn in a challenging and in-depth way.

Q3. Does the school give standardized tests?

Ans. The SAT and ACT tests are given to help students get into college.

Q4. What help do students get with their activities?

Ans. Students can learn about their interests and become leaders through clubs, sports, and performing arts programs.

Q5. What resources help students do well in school?

Ans. Tutoring, counseling, and enrichment programs help students reach their learning goals.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
ML

Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

PS

The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

WR

The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

S

The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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