Elgin High School

Elgin High School is a public high school in Elgin, Nebraska, serving grades 7-12 with a total enrollment of 91 students. The school is part of the Elgin Public Schools district, which is ranked 4 out of 182 districts in Nebraska and has a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. Elgin High School has consistently been ranked among the top high schools in the state, with a current ranking of 7 out of 168 Nebraska high schools and a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Elgin High School consistently outperforms the state average in academic assessments, with 75% of 11th-grade students proficient or better in ACT English Language Arts, 87.5% in ACT Mathematics, and 87.5% in ACT Science, all significantly higher than the state averages. The school also maintains an excellent 100% four-year graduation rate, significantly higher than the state average. Elgin High School has a very low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 5.7 to 8.2 over the past few years, indicating a high level of individual attention and support for students. The school also spends a relatively high amount per student, ranging from $23,166 to $28,817 over the past few years, which may contribute to its strong academic performance.

Compared to the nearby Elkhorn Valley High School and Neligh-Oakdale High School, Elgin High School significantly outperforms these schools in academic assessments and graduation rates, suggesting that it is a higher-performing institution in the region. However, the school has experienced relatively high rates of chronic absenteeism, ranging from 10.9% to 21.5% over the past few years, which is an area that the school may need to address to ensure consistent student engagement and learning.