Serving 771 students in grades 9-12, Elgin High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Oklahoma for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 27%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Oklahoma state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 771 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 42%
- Graduation Rate: 85-89% (Top 30% in OK)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Elgin High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Oklahoma for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Elgin High School's student population of 771 students has grown by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
771 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Elgin High School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,680 schools in Oklahoma (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Elgin High School is 0.62, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.73. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#197 out of 1680 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
25%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
27%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
31%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
16:1
American Indian
10%
11%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
18%
20%
Black
3%
8%
White
58%
45%
Hawaiian
1%
1%
Two or more races
10%
13%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(20-21)85-89%
78%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
19%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Elgin High School's ranking?
Elgin High School is ranked #197 out of 1,680 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Oklahoma.
What schools are Elgin High School often compared to?
Elgin High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Cache High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% OK state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 27% OK state average).
What is the graduation rate of Elgin High School?
The graduation rate of Elgin High School is 85-89%, which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 78%.
How many students attend Elgin High School?
771 students attend Elgin High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Elgin High School students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are American Indian, 10% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Elgin High School?
Elgin High School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 16:1.
What grades does Elgin High School offer ?
Elgin High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Elgin High School part of?
Elgin High School is part of Elgin School District.
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