How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Highland Elem School | South Elgin High School |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Elgin, IL | South Elgin, IL |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | other | high |
| Enrollment | 616 | 2,665 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 15.4:1 | 15.5:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | - | - |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Highland Elem School | South Elgin High School |
|---|---|---|
| White | 6.3% | 38.3% |
| African American | 9.1% | 5.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 77.9% | 38.7% |
| Asian | 0.6% | 12.2% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1.9% | 0.6% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Multiracial | 4.1% | 4.6% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Highland Elem School | South Elgin High School |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | - | 20 |
| Gifted Program | No | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | - | 333.1:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 29.2% | - |
| IDEA Students | - | - |
| In-School Suspensions | 0 | 449 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools.