Elgin High School is a public high school in Elgin, Oregon, United States.
Serving 166 students in grades 7-12, Elgin High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Oregon for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10-14% (which is lower than the Oregon state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Oregon state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Oregon state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Oregon state average of 42% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 166 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 8%
- Graduation Rate: 40-59% (Btm 50% in OR)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Elgin High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Oregon for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Elgin High School's student population of 166 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 9 teachers has declined by 30% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
166 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
Colors
White, Purple
School Rankings
Elgin High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,196 schools in Oregon (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Elgin High School is 0.15, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#946 out of 1196 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
30%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
4%
26%
Black
n/a
3%
White
92%
58%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
2%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
40-59%
81%
Eligible for Free Lunch
69%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
8%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Husky
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Elgin High School's ranking?
Elgin High School is ranked #946 out of 1,196 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Oregon.
What schools are Elgin High School often compared to?
Elgin High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Cove Charter School, Union High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% OR state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% OR state average).
What is the graduation rate of Elgin High School?
The graduation rate of Elgin High School is 40-59%, which is lower than the Oregon state average of 81%.
How many students attend Elgin High School?
166 students attend Elgin High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Elgin High School students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Elgin High School?
Elgin High School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Oregon state average of 17:1.
What grades does Elgin High School offer ?
Elgin High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Elgin High School part of?
Elgin High School is part of Elgin SD 23 School District.
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