Larkin High School is a public four-year high school located in Elgin, Illinois, United States. It is part of Elgin Area School District U46, which also includes Elgin High School, Bartlett High School, South Elgin High School, and Streamwood High School.
Serving 2,274 students in grades 9-12, Larkin High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 2,274 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 89%
- Graduation Rate: 82% (Btm 50% in IL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 10% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 47% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Larkin High School's student population of 2,274 students has grown by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 144 teachers has grown by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
2,274 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
144 teachers
Year Founded
1962
School Calendar
School Rankings
Larkin High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,426 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Larkin High School is 0.45, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2777 out of 3426 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)10%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
10%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
2%
6%
Hispanic
73%
28%
Black
9%
16%
White
11%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
82%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
60%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Royal
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Larkin High School's ranking?
Larkin High School is ranked #2777 out of 3,426 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Larkin High School often compared to?
Larkin High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like South Elgin High School, Elgin High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 10% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Larkin High School?
The graduation rate of Larkin High School is 82%, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 87%.
How many students attend Larkin High School?
2,274 students attend Larkin High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Larkin High School students are Hispanic, 11% of students are White, 9% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Larkin High School?
Larkin High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Larkin High School offer ?
Larkin High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Larkin High School part of?
Larkin High School is part of School District U-46.
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