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South Elgin High School

760 E Main St, South Elgin, IL 60177SD U-46 →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades 09–12Non-Charter
2,844
Students
Total enrolled
$20,015
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↑ 40% vs nat'l
16.5 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↑ 7% vs nat'l
43/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
↓ 14% vs nat'l
⇄ Compare with another school
Large public school
Serves 2,844 students in grades 09–12 in South Elgin, Illinois.
40% above average funding
District spends $20,015 per pupil, 40% more than the national average of $14,347.
Below-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 43th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

South Elgin High School is a very large high in South Elgin, Illinois, serving grades 09–12 with 2,844 students. The district invests $20,015 per student — 40% above the national average of $14,347, with a 16.5:1 student-teacher ratio near the national norm. About 33% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a mixed-income student body.

Student Body & Demographics at South Elgin High School

2,844
Total Students
16.5 : 1
Student:Teacher
33%
Free Lunch
172
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
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12
Highlighted grades (09–12) are served by this school
Gender Distribution1,453 male · 1,391 female
51%
49%
Male 51%Female 49%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility33%
National avg 52% · 926 students
Student Composition
13%
40%
36%
Asian13%
White40%
Hispanic / Latino36%
Black6%
Multiracial5%
Native American1%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 171371005611

Academic Outcomes at South Elgin High School

Neighborhood Opportunity Score
43
/ 100
Below-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 43th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 47th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 60177

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$20,015Above avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$20,015
State avg
$20,102
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$8,807
Student Support$3,803
Administration$2,402
Operations$3,002
Other$2,002
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $20,015 spent per student, an estimated $8,867 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
49%
44%
State government
48.6%
Local (property tax)
43.9%
Federal programs
7.5%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Above-average funding — $20,015/student vs $14,347 nationally
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
Coleman Elem SchoolLords Park Elem SchoolHighland Elem SchoolFox Meadow Elementary School
+14 more
↓
Middle
Kenyon Woods Middle SchoolTefft Middle SchoolEastview Middle SchoolLarsen Middle School
+4 more
↓
High School
Elgin High SchoolLarkin High SchoolBartlett High SchoolStreamwood High School
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelHigh
Grades09 – 12
Location—
CountyKane County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictSD U-46 →
Phone: (847)289-3760
NCES ID: 171371005611
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in South Elgin seeking a public high school, especially those prioritizing above-average resources and classroom investment. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in SD U-46
High
Elgin High School
2,750 students · 09–12
● 39 opp57% FRL
High
Larkin High School
2,264 students · 09–12
● 40 opp57% FRL
High
Bartlett High School
2,122 students · 09–12
● 68 opp35% FRL
High
Streamwood High School
1,976 students · 09–12
49% FRL
Mid
Kenyon Woods Middle School
905 students · 07–08
● 43 opp36% FRL
Mid
Tefft Middle School
730 students · 07–08
57% FRL
Mid
Eastview Middle School
725 students · 07–08
● 68 opp25% FRL
Elem
Coleman Elem School
673 students · PK–06
● 39 opp65% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
760 E Main St, South Elgin, IL 60177
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

High
1
What percentage of students take AP or dual enrollment courses?
Indicates academic rigor and college prep
2
What college counseling and application support is provided?
Ratio of students per counselor matters
3
What career and vocational pathways are offered?
CTE programs, internships, industry partnerships
4
How does the school support students at risk of not graduating?
Credit recovery, attendance intervention
5
What's the school's culture around attendance and behavior?
Discipline approach, restorative practices
6
What happens after graduation — where do students go?
Ask about college, career, military outcomes
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.