Elgin High School

Elgin SD 23
1400 Birch
Elgin, OR 97827
180 Students
High School 7th - 12th
School Overview
Elgin High School, located in the small, rural community of Elgin, Oregon, serves as the primary secondary education hub for the Elgin School District. As a smaller institution, the school places a strong emphasis on fostering a close-knit, supportive environment where faculty and students can build meaningful relationships. The curriculum is designed to provide a well-rounded academic foundation while preparing students for success in both post-secondary education and the regional workforce.

Beyond traditional classroom instruction, Elgin High School is deeply integrated into the fabric of the local community. The school offers various extracurricular opportunities—including athletics, clubs, and vocational activities—that encourage student engagement and school spirit. By leveraging its position in a tight-knit town, the school strives to provide a personalized educational experience that helps students develop the skills and character necessary to contribute positively to the broader community of Union County and beyond.
180
Total Students
12.5
Full-Time Teachers
14.4
Student/Teacher Ratio
72.2%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    164 (91.1%)
  • Hispanic
    8 (4.4%)
  • Two or More
    4 (2.2%)
  • Asian
    3 (1.7%)
  • American Indian
    1 (0.6%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: High School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status: N/A
District: Elgin SD 23
Phone: (541)437-2021
Website: http://www.elgin.k12.or.us
Grade Range: 7th - 12th
Total Students: 180
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 12.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 14.4
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 130
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Grade 7 38
Grade 8 31
Grade 9 31
Grade 10 28
Grade 11 31
Grade 12 21
Gender Ratio