South Elgin High School

South Elgin High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
760 E Main St,  South Elgin, IL
School District U-46
3.5
3.6
2,942 Students
B+
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Melanie Meidel
Student Teacher Ratio
16:1
Average SAT Score
1120
Average ACT Score
25
Math Proficiency
32%
Reading Proficiency
30%
Average GPA
3.48
Graduation Rate
93%
Annual Tuition
$0

Niche Grade

B
Academics
B+
Teachers
B
College Prep
C+
Administration
C+
Resources/Facilities
B
Clubs and Activities
B+
Sports
C
Food
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.48
Reading Proficiency
30%
Math Proficiency
32%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
16:1
Teachers
175
Full Time Teachers
175
Teachers in First or Second Year
9.2%
College Prep
Average SAT
1120
Math
560
Verbal
560
Average ACT
25
Math
25
English
25
Reading
26
Science
25
Number of AP Courses
20
AP Pass Rate
53.5%
AP Math Enrollment
High
AP Science Enrollment
Very High
Other AP Enrollment
Very High
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Low

GreatSchools Rating

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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
349:1

Student Diversity

Male
51.1%
Female
48.9%
White
40.1%
Hispanic
36.4%
Asian or Pacific Islander
12.6%
Black
5.6%
Two or more races
4.7%
Native American
<1%

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign 431 Students
University of Illinois Chicago 428 Students
Northern Illinois University 401 Students
Elgin Community College 341 Students
Loyola University Chicago 323 Students
Illinois State University 320 Students
DePaul University 305 Students
University of Iowa 296 Students
Michigan State University 210 Students
Purdue University 200 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 243 Students
Psychology 167 Students
Nursing 154 Students
Biology 128 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 95 Students
Computer Science 95 Students
Marketing 80 Students
Finance 74 Students
Political Science and Government 69 Students
Pre-Law Studies 66 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.5 522 Reviews
4.0
8/16/2025
South Elgin High School is a great school for kids wanting to learn and lead and do better for themselves. There is a lot of teachers willing to help students but you just need to find the right ones. Majority of the times, the teacher will absolutely be willing to connect with you and help you through all of it. Our Deans and faculty are great too depending on which person you get. However overall it's a pretty good experience. They have a great student life and a lot of clubs and there is always something to do even if you don't know it yet.
3.0 Senior
4/15/2025
As much as I love the extracurricular activities and rigorous courses offered at South Elgin Highschool, the U-46 district does not do nearly enough to prepare their students for college. They allow late work at extreme measures and up until just this school year our formative assignments didn't even count towards our final grade. We have no finals and our staff is way too lenient with how they take charge of our classrooms.
5.0
1/26/2025
South Elgin High is like any other high school - offering a wide range of classes, including AP, honors, and varity of electives that you can choose from. Extracurriculars like sports, clubs, and music programs also can add to you experience. Specifically, I loved the French teacher and French class electives, within my time at South Elgin my best moments were within French class, weightlifting, or science classes.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.6 14 Reviews
2.0 parent
11/5/2023
First day of school they loss my son in clinton Elementary. They found him in the trails walking. We tried talking to the The superintendent and principal and swept it under the rugged. I also see kids that dont belong in the district. I also have my other daughters take math tutor since they have t...
5.0 parent
8/29/2023
Exemplary school, cares for students and their success.
5.0 parent
7/14/2023
The Elgin School District is an exceptional educational institution that provides a well-rounded and enriching learning experience for students. Having had the opportunity to observe and interact with the district's schools, I am thoroughly impressed with the level of dedication and commitment demon...
5.0 student
1/8/2022
it’s a fun school and there’s lots of things to participate in. the teachers can literally be your best friend. in honors classes they will prepare you for ap and your sats and acts for the next year.

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South Elgin High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in South Elgin, IL, in the South Elgin neighborhood, and is served by the School District U-46 in Illinois. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 2,942 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 16:1. Academic records show that 32% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 30% are proficient in reading. South Elgin High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 6 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.48, the graduation rate is 93%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1120 and an ACT score of 25. The average home value in this area is $422,111. Discover additional schools in the area, like Dream Academy, New Beginnings Regnl Safe School Program, St. Edward Central Catholic High School, and more. Learn more about what South Elgin has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near South Elgin High School.

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