Larkin High School
#548 of 691 high schools in Illinois
#15308 of 16,910 nationally
About Larkin High School
Larkin High School is a public high located in Elgin, in the Sd U-46 school district of Illinois, United States. It caters for Grades 9–12. In 2025 it enrolled 2,174 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 19.7 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of high schools in United States and 548th of 691 ranked high schools in Illinois. Its strongest component is students per teacher (46th percentile), and its weakest is reading proficiency (5th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 2,174.
There are 26 schools in Elgin; Larkin High School ranks 13th of 25 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against high schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)12%
- Reading proficiency (30%)17%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)65%
- Students per teacher (15%)15.4
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Larkin High School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 2,174
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 65%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 15.4
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 17%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 12%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Larkin High School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Harriet Gifford Elem School
Elgin · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
460 students · 661 m away
Highland Elem School
Elgin · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
616 students · 712 m away
Abbott Middle School
Elgin · Public middle · Grades 7–8
551 students · 998 m away
Kimball Middle School
Elgin · Public middle · Grades 7–8
501 students · 1.2 km away
Washington Elem School
Elgin · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
446 students · 1.3 km away
Hillcrest Elem School
Elgin · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
509 students · 1.3 km away
Illinois Park Elem School
Elgin · Public other · Grades PK–PK
0 students · 1.8 km away
Creekside Elem
Elgin · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
469 students · 1.9 km away
Lowrie Elem School
Elgin · Public elementary · Grades K–6
397 students · 2.5 km away
Century Oaks Elem School
Elgin · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
542 students · 3.3 km away
Similar schools
Public high schools in Illinois with a comparable Enrollment.
Jefferson High School
Rockford · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,173 students
Hoffman Estates High School
Hoffman Estates · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,185 students
Round Lake Senior High School
Round Lake · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,194 students
Moline Sr High School
Moline · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,195 students
Victor J Andrew High School
Orland Hills · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,213 students
Lincoln Park High School
Chicago · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,214 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Larkin High School a good school?
Larkin High School has a Success Index (US) of 19.7 out of 100 (Lower 50% of high schools in United States) and ranks #548 of 691 in Illinois. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Larkin High School rank in Illinois?
Larkin High School ranks #548 of 691 high schools in Illinois and #15308 of 16,910 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Larkin High School?
Larkin High School had 2,174 students in 2025.
Is Larkin High School a elementary school or a high school?
Larkin High School is classified as a high covering Grades 9–12. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Larkin High School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Larkin High School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.