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South Elgin High School vs. Larkin High School

Should you attend South Elgin High School or Larkin High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title">School Overview
School
South Elgin High School
760 E Main St
South Elgin, IL 60177
: 
6/
10
Top 50%
Larkin High School
1475 Larkin Ave
Elgin, IL 60123
: 
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings

South Elgin High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Most improved public schools (Top 10%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 10%)
n/a
Overview
Serving 2,770 students in grades 9-12, South Elgin High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 24% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30% (which is equal to the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 2,274 students in grades 9-12, Larkin High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 7% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
2,770 students
2,274 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at South Elgin High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Larkin High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
52% | 48%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at South Elgin High School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Larkin High School.
Total Classroom Teachers
175 teachers
144 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at South Elgin High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Larkin High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at South Elgin High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the School District U-46 and the state of Illinois, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Larkin High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the School District U-46 and the state of Illinois, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title">Test Scores
#1502 out of 3542 schools in IL
(Top 50%)
#3074 out of 3542 schools in IL
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of South Elgin High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Larkin High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
24%
(Top 50% in IL)
7%
(Bottom 50% in IL)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at South Elgin High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the School District U-46 and Illinois public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Larkin High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the School District U-46 and Illinois public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
30%
(Top 50% in IL)(21-22 School Year Data)
10%
(Bottom 50% in IL)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at South Elgin High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the School District U-46 and Illinois public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Larkin High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the School District U-46 and Illinois public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
60%
(Top 50% in IL)(21-22 School Year Data)
47%
(Bottom 50% in IL)(21-22 School Year Data)
93%
(Top 20% in IL)
80%
(Bottom 50% in IL)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of South Elgin High School with the average graduation rate observed in the School District U-46 and Illinois public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Larkin High School with the average graduation rate observed in the School District U-46 and Illinois public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title">Students by Grade
Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of South Elgin High School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Larkin High School by grade.
Grade 9 Students
687
617
Grade 10 Students
681
586
Grade 11 Students
727
543
Grade 12 Students
675
528
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title">Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
2%
% Asian
12%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at South Elgin High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the School District U-46 and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Larkin High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the School District U-46 and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
38%
73%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at South Elgin High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the School District U-46 and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Larkin High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the School District U-46 and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
5%
9%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at South Elgin High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the School District U-46 and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Larkin High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the School District U-46 and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
39%
11%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at South Elgin High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the School District U-46 and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Larkin High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the School District U-46 and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at South Elgin High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the School District U-46 and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Larkin High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the School District U-46 and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.69
0.45
This chart showcases the diversity score of South Elgin High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the School District U-46 and Illinois, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Larkin High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the School District U-46 and Illinois, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title">Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
26%
60%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at South Elgin High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the School District U-46 and Illinois, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Larkin High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the School District U-46 and Illinois, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
8%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at South Elgin High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the School District U-46 and Illinois, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Larkin High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the School District U-46 and Illinois, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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