Larkin High School

Larkin High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
1475 Larkin Ave,  Elgin, IL
School District U-46
3.5
4.0
2,264 Students
C+
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Dr. Jon Tuin
Student Teacher Ratio
17:1
Average SAT Score
1050
Average ACT Score
22
Math Proficiency
10%
Reading Proficiency
10%
Average GPA
3.32
Graduation Rate
78%

Niche Grade

C
Academics
B-
Teachers
B-
College Prep
C-
Administration
B-
Resources/Facilities
B
Clubs and Activities
B+
Sports
C-
Food
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.32
Reading Proficiency
10%
Math Proficiency
10%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
17:1
Teachers
130
Full Time Teachers
130
Teachers in First or Second Year
16.4%
College Prep
Average SAT
1050
Math
510
Verbal
530
Average ACT
22
Math
21
English
22
Reading
23
Science
22
Number of AP Courses
14
AP Pass Rate
38.8%
AP Math Enrollment
Average
AP Science Enrollment
High
Other AP Enrollment
High
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Average
Boys Athletic Participation
Average

GreatSchools Rating

4
Equity
2
College Readiness
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
349:1

Student Diversity

Male
51.9%
Female
48.1%
Hispanic
71.6%
White
11.8%
Black
9.7%
Two or more races
3.5%
Native American
1.8%
Asian or Pacific Islander
1.6%
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Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
IB Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
Elgin Community College 341 Students
Northern Illinois University 326 Students
University of Illinois Chicago 249 Students
Loyola University Chicago 190 Students
Illinois State University 185 Students
DePaul University 166 Students
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign 150 Students
Northwestern University 125 Students
Aurora University 120 Students
Bradley University 109 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing 116 Students
Psychology 89 Students
Business 83 Students
Biology 45 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 45 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 38 Students
Political Science and Government 34 Students
Computer Science 29 Students
Pre-Law Studies 29 Students
Accounting 27 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.5 268 Reviews
4.0 Junior
9/12/2024
My highlights include my time in school clubs. They build a sense of community and are sponsored by passionate teachers. Talking to administration is more difficult than I'd like it to be. The art and music departments are heavily supported and prove great results.
4.0 Senior
11/5/2023
My experience overall has been very great. A very diverse school with for the most part teachers who really care and want you to learn.
5.0 Alum
4/28/2021
I was able to interact with people from different cultures, nationalities, and the opportunity to learn is always there. Teachers are always there to help.
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4.0 7 Reviews
1.0 parent
10/19/2021
Not a good school, if you live in the area you should send kids to a private school.
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5.0 student
12/12/2019
I honestly really like Larkin, it isn't as bad as some people may think it is, it's very decent and the students here are honestly very close since it's such a caring school.
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3.0 other
3/27/2016
222 big of a school not enough time 2 get 2 lockers in between classes
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4.0 other
8/20/2013
As a 2012 Graduate, I can honestly say that Larkin High is not as bad as people make it out to be. Dr. Tuin is a GREAT principle. He is involved unlike the former principle, be glad they cleaned out the former administration, because they were horrible! Dr. Tuin and Mrs Livengood can be seen around...
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