Demographics With Elgin's proximity to Ft. Sill Army Base, a significant number of military children are present in the schools, making up 31.8% of the student population. Little over 60% of students are White, 18.1% Hispanic, 7.4% are American Indian, 2.3% African American, and 2.3% American Asian. [3]
Academics
Elgin offers a wide variety of courses taught by qualified teachers. Honor and AP courses are offered for English, Mathematics, Science, and History. Elgin High has special education programs, alternative education programs, and Title 1.
Other courses include; Foreign Language (Spanish & Comanche), Computer Technology, Personal Financial Lit, Art, Pottery, Drama, Stagecraft, Vocal Music, Band, Jazz Band, Creative Writing, Robotics, Intro to Agriscience, Agricultural Communications, Plant and Soil Science, Horticulture, Agricultural Leadership and Personal Development, Geography, World Cultures, Psychology, Chemistry, Zoology, Forensics, and Anatomy/Physiology.
Other Educational Experiences Students in 11th and 12th grade are eligible to attend Great Plains Technology Center and attend Cameron University for college credit. Those interested should speak to their guidance Counselor for more information.
Athletics
In 2001, Elgin High School set an Oklahoma 4A boys' track state meet record for the 800 meter run competition.[4]
In, 2011, Elgin High School won the boys' 4/A cross country state championship, ending a 42-year drought of no state titles for Elgin High School sports. The only team title was the fall of the 1969 baseball state championship.
In, 2012, Elgin High School Girls' Volleyball team won the school its first State Championship for any girls' team in the school's history.
In 2013 Elgin Football made it to the 4A State playoffs. They made it to the first round. They repeated this in Fall 2017, the first time they had done so in 4 years. They were beaten by Ada High School in the first round.
In 2014–2018, Elgin had over 13 state qualifiers in OFBCA (Oklahoma Football Coaches Association) Powerlifting in 4A and 4 state placers. In 2016–17 there were a total of 10 qualifiers and in 2018 only one qualified to state. These were their most successful powerlifting seasons to date.
Elgin had its first 3x state champion on their wrestling team in the 126–132 weight class in the years 2016–2018.
Elgin is known for their 5A Track and Field team as well. They produced state qualifiers and champions in the last 10 years and had won many meets including the 2017 western conference champs.
In, 2018, Elgin High School made history and won the 4/A baseball state championship. They set a new standard as they had not won a championship in over 60 years.
In March of 2017, Elgin residents voted to approve a school bond of $36,910,000 to enhance Elgin Public Schools. The allotted funds were used to add high school classrooms, create a Performing Arts Center, remodel the sports stadium, renovate and expand the Agriculture building, as well as many other additions. This bond passed with 61% of voters in favor, it needed 60% to pass. The approval added a 2.99% tax increase for residents.
Sources
1 2 3 "Elgin HS". National Center for Education Statistics. Retrieved January 6, 2020.
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