Elgin High School (Illinois)


Elgin High School, or EHS, is a public four-year high school located in Elgin, Illinois, an American city 40 mi. northwest of Chicago. It is part of Elgin Area School District U46, which also includes Bartlett High School, Larkin High School, South Elgin High School, and Streamwood High School.

History

Elgin High School is one of the oldest public high schools in the state. Its first graduation ceremony was held in 1872 and its accreditation dates back to 1904. It was formerly housed on Gifford Street adjacent to Gifford Park in a building which now serves as the Gifford Street High School. A new campus was constructed on the eastern edge of Elgin adjacent to Poplar Creek, which is its present location.

Academics

In 2017, Elgin graduated 80% of its senior class. Fifty nine percent of students met or exceeded ACT college readiness benchmarks. Sixty two percent of students enrolled at colleges or universities. Fifty eight percent of students enrolled in illinois community colleges who require remedial coursework.

Demographics

As of 2017, the EHS student body was 12% White, 6% Black, 74% Hispanic, 1% Native American, and 5% Asian. 76% of students were listed as low income.

Athletics and activities

Elgin competes in the Upstate Eight Conference. In 2003, Chief Maroon was removed as Elgin's mascot.
The following teams have won their respective Illinois High School Association state championships: