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Larkin High School

1475 Larkin Ave, Elgin, IL, 60123

About Larkin High School

Larkin High School is a public high school in Elgin, Illinois that serves grades 9–12. It is one of five high schools in School District U-46. The school has about 2,000 students and a student-to-teacher ratio of about 18:1, which helps with structured classroom learning. There are a lot of different types of students at the school, with about 89% of them being minorities. This reflects the multicultural nature of the Elgin community. Larkin High School has a full academic program that prepares students for college and careers. This includes Advanced Placement® courses and tests, with almost 48% of students taking them. For the 2025–2026 school year, the results show that about 7% of students were good at math and 13% were good at reading and writing. The school also lets students take the SAT and ACT, which helps them plan for college. Public money helps pay for classes, student services, and a number of activities outside of school. Larkin High School is located in a well-established residential area of Elgin. It offers a welcoming and supportive place to learn.

Larkin High School Contact Information

Address

1475 Larkin Ave, Elgin, IL, 60123

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Phone

(847) 888-5200

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 13%
Reading 7%
State average proficiency is 13% in Math and 7% in Reading.
144
Full-time Teachers
16 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
2274
Total Students
$66456
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 215 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Larkin High School

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing
🚀
Hands-on with real robots
🏆
Led by competition winners
🎓
STEM career pathways

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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Mansfield Public Schools Educator Spotlight: Pathways of a Fourth-Grade Teacher

MANSFIELD — Inside the brick building on East Street, four educators who began teaching within 2 years of each other, all spending the beginning of their careers teaching fourth grade at Jordan/Jackson Elementary School...

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 7:40 AM to 2:55 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 7:25 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Student Demographics

White 10.86%
Asian 1.58%
Hispanic 73%
Black 9.37%
Two+ Races 3.43%
Native Am. 1.72%
White
10.86%
Asian
1.58%
Hispanic
73%
Black
9.37%
Two+ Races
3.43%
Native Am.
1.72%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 2274
47.49%
1080 Female
52.46%
1193 Male

Student Population

2274 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 16 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

324 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

Larkin High School is a very happy place. The school is getting a new stadium that costs $11.8 million, which is a big deal. There will be a new track, fake grass, and seating for 2,250 people. This new building will make school and sports spirit better. Students have also been praised for their work in career and technical education programs like cooking, teaching, engineering, and healthcare.

FAQ

Q1. What kinds of classes does Larkin High School offer?

Ans. Students learn new things and improve their skills by taking AP, honors, STE M, and career-focused classes.

Q2. Are there standardized tests?

Ans. The SAT and ACT tests help students get ready for college.

Q3. How does the school encourage students to pursue their interests outside of school?

Ans. Students join clubs, sports, and arts programs to learn how to be creative, work well with others, and lead.

Q4. What chances are there to be a leader?

Ans. Student council, peer mentoring, and service-learning projects help people learn to be responsible and work together.

Q5. What help with schoolwork is available?

Ans. Tutoring, workshops, and counseling programs help students reach their academic and personal goals.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

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The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

WR

The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

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The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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