Gifford Street High School

46 South Gifford St, Elgin, IL 60120 | (847) 888-5000
  • Grades: 7-12
  • Student Enrollment: 145
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School Description

School Summary and Highlights
  • Enrolls 145 middle and high school students from grades 7-12
Additional Contact Information
  • Mailing Address: 46 S Gifford St, Elgin, IL 60120
  • Principal or Admin: Morris Mallory
School Operational Details
  • Special Education School
School District Details
  • Sd U-46 School District
  • Per-Pupil Spending: $9,408
  • Graduation Rate: 83.6%
  • Dropout Rate: 5.9%
  • Students Per Teacher: 18.0
  • Enrolled Students: 41,263

Faculty Details and Student Enrollment

Students and Faculty
  • Total Students Enrolled: 145
  • Total Full Time "Equivalent" Teachers: 21.9
  • Average Student-To-Teacher Ratio: 6.6
Students Gender Breakdown
  • Males: 82 (56.6%)
  • Females: 62 (42.8%)
Free Lunch Student Eligibility Breakdown
  • Eligible for Reduced Lunch: 15 (10.3%)
  • Eligible for Free Lunch: 127 (87.6%)
  • Eligible for Either Reduced or Free Lunch: 142 (97.9%)
Student Enrollment Distribution by Race / Ethnicity
Gifford Street High School Student Race Distribution
  Number Percent
American Indian--
Black3121.4%
Asian21.4%
Hispanic8860.7%
White2315.9%
Number of Students Per Grade
Number of Students Per Grade For Gifford Street High School
  Number Percent
7th Grade117.6%
8th Grade128.3%
9th Grade1812.4%
10th Grade3322.8%
11th Grade3926.9%
12th Grade3222.1%
Source: IL Department of Education, Source: NCES 2009-2010

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