Larkin High School

2,264 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Larkin High School, located in Elgin, Illinois, is a prominent secondary institution within School District U-46, the second-largest school district in the state. Serving a diverse student body, the school is known for its commitment to both academic rigor and extracurricular engagement. It offers a comprehensive curriculum that includes a wide array of Advanced Placement (AP) courses, dual-credit opportunities, and specialized programs designed to prepare students for success in higher education and the modern workforce.

Beyond the classroom, Larkin High School emphasizes the development of the "whole student" through a robust selection of athletics, performing arts, and student-led organizations. The school takes pride in its vibrant school spirit and its focus on fostering an inclusive community where students from various backgrounds are encouraged to participate in extracurricular life. By balancing traditional academic excellence with a strong emphasis on student agency and community involvement, Larkin remains a cornerstone of the Elgin educational landscape.

2,264

Total Students

129.7

Full-Time Teachers

17.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Larkin High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	267
Hispanic	1,620
Black	219
Asian	37
Two or More	80
American Indian	40

Hispanic
1,620 (71.6 %)
White
267 (11.8 %)
Black
219 (9.7 %)
Two or More
80 (3.5 %)
American Indian
40 (1.8 %)
Asian
37 (1.6 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	SD U-46
Phone:	(847)888-5200
Website:	http://www.u-46.org/lhs
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	2,264
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	129.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
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 9 641

Grade 10 600

Grade 11 534

Grade 12 489