Elgin High School
Elgin, IL · SD U-46 · Grades 9 - 12
491st of 601 Illinois high schools statewide · better than 18%▼ Declining
Elgin High School ranking
SchoolRow ranks Elgin High School 491st of 601 Illinois high schools for 2024–25, based on Illinois Report Card 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 18% of high schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 28th in 2019 to 18th in 2025 — declining.
Elgin High School test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, Illinois Report Card 2024–25
Elgin High School students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 2,724 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 69.5% | 79.1% | ▲ 9.6 pts | |
| White | 15.9% | 7.9% | ▼ 8.0 pts | |
| Black | 6.3% | 4.8% | ▼ 1.5 pts | |
| Asian | 5.3% | 3.9% | ▼ 1.4 pts | |
| Two or more races | 1.9% | 2.3% | ▲ 0.4 pts | |
| American Indian | 1.0% | 2.0% | ▲ 1.0 pts |
Homes near Elgin High School
Typical home value $303K in zip 60120 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
High schools near Elgin High School
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 3Streamwood High SchoolSD U-46 · 2.4 mi away468th of 601
ELA 35% · Math 23% - 6South Elgin High SchoolSD U-46 · 2.7 mi away269th of 601
ELA 53% · Math 37% - 1Larkin High SchoolSD U-46 · 3.6 mi away553rd of 601
ELA 23% · Math 14% - 8Bartlett High SchoolSD U-46 · 5.9 mi away170th of 601
ELA 61% · Math 44% - 10St Charles North High SchoolSt Charles CUSD 303 · 6.6 mi away21st of 601
ELA 78% · Math 74% - 8Schaumburg High SchoolTownship HSD 211 · 7.1 mi away131st of 601
ELA 59% · Math 55% - 9St Charles East High SchoolSt Charles CUSD 303 · 7.1 mi away73rd of 601
ELA 71% · Math 59% - 7Hoffman Estates High SchoolTownship HSD 211 · 7.2 mi away187th of 601
ELA 57% · Math 46%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Elgin High School in?
Elgin High School is part of the SD U-46 district in Elgin, Illinois.
Is Elgin High School a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Elgin High School 491st of 601 Illinois high schools (better than 18% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (Illinois Report Card 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Elgin High School?
Hispanic 79%, White 8%, Black 5%, Asian 4% (2,724 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Elgin High School cost?
The typical home value in zip code 60120 is $303K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (Illinois Report Card 2024–25, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.