About Larkin High School
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Larkin High School is located in Elgin, IL and is one of 7 high schools in Sd U-46. It is a magnet school that serves 2416 students in grades 9-12.
Magnet schools are public schools that offer a specialized curriculum or educational philosophy, often with a specific focus or theme. Magnet schools promote student diversity because they are open to students outside the normal school district boundaries and often attract high caliber students through competitive programs.
Larkin High School did not make AYP in 2008. Under No Child Left Behind, a school makes Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) if it achieves the minimum levels of improvement determined by the state of Illinois in terms of student performance and other accountability measures. See Larkin High School's test results to learn more about school performance.
In 2006, Larkin High School had 19 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The Illinois average is 15 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Larkin High School's students and teachers.
Larkin High School Student Diversity
- Students by Ethnicity (2007)
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Hispanic
45 %
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White
42 %
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Black
10 %
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Asian
4 %
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Multiracial
< 1 %
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American Indian/Alaskan Native
< 1 %
- Students by Gender (2007)
- Female 50%
- Male 50%
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I think that Larkin High School should use uniforms.
May 13, 2009
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Schools Nearby
Harriet Gifford Elementary School
0.4 miles
Larkin Center School
0.4 miles
Good Shepherd Lutheran School
0.5 miles
Highland Elementary School
0.6 miles
St Thomas More Elementary School
0.6 miles
About Elgin, IL
- Population Median Age 32 years
- Median Household Income $52,605
- Average Household Size 2.92 persons
- % of Homes with Kids 38%
- % Owning / % Renting 70% / 30%
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Based on 2000 Census (latest available)
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