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Larkin High School vs. Elgin High School

Should you attend Larkin High School or Elgin High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Larkin High School
1475 Larkin Ave
Elgin, IL 60123
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2/
10
Bottom 50%
Elgin High School
1200 Maroon Dr
Elgin, IL 60120
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3/
10
Bottom 50%
Overview
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 7% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 27%). 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).
Serving 2,724 students in grades 9-12, Elgin 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 12% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 11% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
2,274 students
2,724 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Larkin High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Elgin High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
52% | 48%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Larkin High School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Elgin High School.
Total Classroom Teachers
144 teachers
162 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Larkin High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Elgin High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Larkin High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the School District U-46 and the state of Illinois, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Elgin High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the School District U-46 and the state of Illinois, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#2777 out of 3426 schools in IL
(Bottom 50%)
#2594 out of 3426 schools in IL
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Larkin High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Elgin High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
7%
(Bottom 50% in IL)(22-23 School Year Data)
12%
(Bottom 50% in IL)(22-23 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Larkin High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the School District U-46 and Illinois public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Elgin High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the School District U-46 and Illinois public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
10%
(Bottom 50% in IL)
11%
(Bottom 50% in IL)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Larkin High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the School District U-46 and Illinois public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Elgin High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the School District U-46 and Illinois public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
47%
(Bottom 50% in IL)
47%
(Bottom 50% in IL)
80%
(Bottom 50% in IL)(22-23 School Year Data)
82%
(Bottom 50% in IL)(22-23 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Larkin High School with the average graduation rate observed in the School District U-46 and Illinois public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Elgin High School with the average graduation rate observed in the School District U-46 and Illinois public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Larkin High School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Elgin High School by grade.
Grade 9 Students
617
703
Grade 10 Students
586
689
Grade 11 Students
543
682
Grade 12 Students
528
650

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
2%
2%
% Asian
2%
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Larkin High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the School District U-46 and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Elgin High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the School District U-46 and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
73%
79%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Larkin High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the School District U-46 and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Elgin High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the School District U-46 and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
9%
5%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Larkin High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the School District U-46 and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Elgin High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the School District U-46 and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
11%
8%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Larkin High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the School District U-46 and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Elgin High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the School District U-46 and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Larkin High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the School District U-46 and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Elgin High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the School District U-46 and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.45
0.37
This chart showcases the diversity score of Larkin High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the School District U-46 and Illinois, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Elgin High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the School District U-46 and Illinois, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
60%
61%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Larkin High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the School District U-46 and Illinois, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Elgin High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the School District U-46 and Illinois, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
10%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Larkin High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the School District U-46 and Illinois, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Elgin High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the School District U-46 and Illinois, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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