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South Elgin High School

Public | 9-12 | 2682 students

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5 stars

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Posted October 13, 2010

Great staff - great principle - great environment and a wonderful group of kids.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted November 4, 2009

SEHS makes it a priority to ensure that parents and students stay connected with the school. You always know what's happening. The teachers and faculty are so friending an always willing to help parents with student issues and overall school activties. Go Storm!!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted November 3, 2009

It's a growing school with a great future. It has a state championship hockey team !
—Submitted by a parent


Posted November 3, 2009

The student body at SEHS has a tremendous spirit and deserves needed funds to help build a stadium for sporting events. All of the student athletes work hard to set new standards at SEHS. The school is only in its fifth year and there are many great things in its future. Your gift of award will go along way to provide the needed funds to further develop the athletic programs. Please become a part of this future and support the Storm!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted November 3, 2009

A unique atmosphere, surrounded by a dairy farm, the administration really go out of their way to help my kids learn and grow.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted November 3, 2009

Very diverse school that integrates today's technology for the advancement and enrichment of every student.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted November 3, 2009

Our children have always attended private schools. However, last year our oldest transferred to South Elgin High School to participate in TAP, which is a teacher prep program. We were concerned about the decision at the time but it turned out to be a wonderful experience for our daughter. The teachers and courses at SEHS are superb.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted November 3, 2009

South Elgin High School is a wonderful school! The orchestra has a great program and a beautiful auditorium in which to perform. I've had one student attend all four years and graduate and now have two more currently attending. All of my children have had good grades and no difficulties with the teachers. The counselors have been helpful in directing and assisting them with decisions. There is a lot of school spirit and everyone; parents, teachers and students working together to make South Elgin High School the best it can be.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 14, 2009

South Elgin is a beautiful High School with an outstanding caring staff. My daughter is a freshman there and feels like a person, not a number. She is actually excited to go to school everyday because of the lessons taught and the relationships she maintains with her teacher and other classmates. My daughter is a cheerleader and loves to cheer for the school that she is so proud to attend, South Elgin High School.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 14, 2009

It s the students!!! These outstanding young kids share a special bond and friendships with one another that has spilled over into bringing the parents and community closer together. As parents, we made some very close friends with other parents and are fortunate to be a part of this outstanding institution.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 13, 2009

I love that even though it's a new school, everyone comes together as a great community family.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 11, 2009

The teachers make classes fun and most of them are young so they still love to teach, and aren't just working to have a job
—Submitted by a student


Posted October 11, 2009

It is full of spirtied students who need a football stadium.!
—Submitted by a student


Posted October 10, 2009

Great staff, teachers and excellent opportunities for acedemic success!!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 9, 2009

A fine community oriented institution, that supports and trains the leaders of tomorrow!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 8, 2009

Great school, wonderful staff, diverse student body and great special programs.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 8, 2009

Excellent school! A lot of teacher and parent involvement.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 7, 2009

SEHS has something for everyone, the teachers are all very helpful and always seem to have time for your concerns, Principal Miedel is the best ,keeping parents and students well informed !!! Go Storm!!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 7, 2009

I think our school's pretty awesome, there's a lot of diversity, and a ton of clubs to join:)
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 7, 2009

Great new school, awesome teachers...We need our own football stadium!
—Submitted by a parent


Community ratings and reviews do not represent the views of GreatSchools nor does GreatSchools check their accuracy or verify the reviewers' identities. Use your discretion when evaluating these reviews.

About these ratings

The Community Rating is the school’s average rating from its community members (e.g., parents, students, and school staff). The highest possible rating is five stars; the lowest is one star.

The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.

Grade level

Math

The state average for Math was 52% in 2012.

675 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
57%

2011

 
 
60%

2010

 
 
54%

2009

 
 
47%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 51% in 2012.

674 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
54%

2011

 
 
59%

2010

 
 
55%

2009

 
 
56%
Science

The state average for Science was 52% in 2012.

674 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
55%

2011

 
 
57%

2010

 
 
55%

2009

 
 
49%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Illinois used the Prairie State Achievement Examination (PSAE) to test students in grade 11 in reading, math and science. The PSAE is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Illinois. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Illinois' state standards

Source: Illinois State Board of Education

Math

All Students57%
Female53%
Male61%
Black32%
Asian67%
Hispanic41%
Multiracial53%
Native Americann/a
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islandern/a
White65%
Low income34%
Non-low income66%
Students with disabilities (IEP)9%
Students without disabilities60%
English language learners9%
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students54%
Female55%
Male54%
Black32%
Asian56%
Hispanic35%
Multiracial47%
Native Americann/a
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islandern/a
White64%
Low income31%
Non-low income63%
Students with disabilities (IEP)9%
Students without disabilities57%
English language learners9%
Migrantn/a

Science

All Students55%
Female49%
Male61%
Black29%
Asian59%
Hispanic34%
Multiracial40%
Native Americann/a
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islandern/a
White66%
Low income31%
Non-low income65%
Students with disabilities (IEP)15%
Students without disabilities58%
English language learners9%
Migrantn/a
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Illinois used the Prairie State Achievement Examination (PSAE) to test students in grade 11 in reading, math and science. The PSAE is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Illinois. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

The different student groups are identified by the Illinois State Board of Education. If there are a small number of students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Illinois' state standards

Source: Illinois State Board of Education

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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
White 62% 53%
Hispanic 22% 21%
Asian/Pacific Islander 8% 4%
Black 8% 19%
American Indian/Alaska Native 0% 0%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 19N/A17
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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760 E Main St
South Elgin, IL 60177
Phone: (847) 289-3760

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