I have nothing but good things to say about Larkin High School. Going to this school taught me more that just math, english, history, etc. I experienced many things that a lot of students don't ever get to experience. And there are many teachers at that school that have changed my life and helped me
... Read more better prepare myself for college and the real world. The school has great history department and all the teachers deserve a 10. And Mrs. Wiess taught me things to this day I still remember when writing a paper. * It is not impossible to get to classes on time. * I feel lucky to have gone to larkin and met so many different kinds of people. Most people go to college and are shocked by the diversity. I got to college and was wished my college was more diversed like Larkin. Read less
Posted by a other on 02/03/09
Well where do I start? Larking High School offers a student from every background you can think of which is great! and seems you meet a new kind of student everyday. The teachers, well some teach and some just talk about there life. but the teachers that do teach are just great I mean a lot these teachers
... Read more i'll remember for the rest of my life and teach you what they love and also what's inside the book, But then there teachers where the only thing you learn is about there own lives. The deans only about 1/2 of them are fair to there students also they worry more about where your cell phone is then taking control of the gang members. Read less
Posted by a student on 05/18/08
I am a currently a junior at Larkin High School. There are problems here like every other school but I must say that I believe discipline to be the biggest issue. Many deans treat students unfairly. Besides discipline, many teachers seem unexperienced and off track in their lessons. On another note
... Read more however, the academy has a great art program with many talented teachers in this area. Read less
Posted by a student on 04/23/07
After reading many of the reviews, I found most negative views of the school come from parents. Yes, Larkin has its problems, every school does. The whole U46 School District has problems funding things. However, I am a graduate of Larkin and feel that I am a more rounded student having come from a
... Read more school of many backgrounds and even having to raise more money for things you want to get done instead of having everything handed to me. Larkin has great teachers whose lessons I remember still today. As far as it not having many extra-circular activates I disagree. You just have to look to be able to figure out what you like. Larkin now has clubs such as: NHS, math team,language clubs, student government, class officers, and all your usual sports including blowing and badminton.I am proud to be an Alumni of LHS! Read less
Posted by a former student on 03/31/07
I am a current student of Larkin, and I agree that it isn't as bad as it could be. My only complaints are regarding the lunch menu(as there are sometimes no vegetarian choices) and a few administrators. I think the principal should have more involvement. The assistant principal, while not always liked
... Read more by students, at least gets involved. I also think that certain deans need to better discipline. So aside from lunch menu and the need to stick to the disciplinary measures listed in the handbook, it's a decent school. I've had some great teachers and met kids more open-minded than at other schools. Other schools were forced to close down their Gay-Straight Alliances, and Larkin allows it. Read less
Posted by a student on 03/14/07
As a graduate of the 2006 class from Larkin High, I have to say that the school is not as bad as everyone puts it to be. They may be overcrowded, short-staffed, and not have the most logical ways of teaching, but they get it done. The teachers have taught kids the importance of going to college and what
... Read more it takes to be successful. It is the students fault for not attending class and not listening to what the teachers have to say. On a negative note about the school, the disciplinary actions that are taken are completely out of sync. They hold no barrier in kicking a student out for a week just because he says a swear word to loud. The principal has no student relations. This is a good school, it is just greatly misgoverned and misconceived. Don't take all negative comments seriously. -Matt Idstein, Class of 2006. Read less
Posted by a former student on 10/24/06
As a graduate of Larkin, and a child of one of its veteran teachers, I can say that the quality of a student coming out of Larkin largely depends on that student's family. Any of my friends who were driven were able to succeed as well as anyone who went to another high school. In general, students from
... Read more Larkin are much more well-rounded and more aware of other cultures than most of the more affluent suburbs like St. Charles or Glenbard. My only complaint about Larkin is how large it is, but I see this as a common problem for any growing city. Read less
Posted by a former student on 05/06/05
The most frequent statement I have heard from admistrators and staff is 'we can't'. They have not disoplayed the resources to protect students emotional well being from my perspective. If you have any other choice than to send your kids here forschool, do it.
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Posted by a parent on 04/10/05
If you have the financial means to send your child to a private school, do so. Don't send them to larkin high. It is almost impossible for the students who do want to attend class to get there during the passing period. There are currently over 2,500 students in a school that was originally built
... Read more for no more than 1,700. Passing periods are scenes of shear bedlam as the larger, more aggressive kids use their book bags to shove their way through the crowds to get to the next class. The after school offerings are pretty slim, and be prepared to become pretty political if you want your son/daughter on one of the standard teams. Good luck. Read less
Posted by a parent on 09/09/04
As a parent of 2 graduates of Larkin, I want to say that the administration's adoption of the 'First Class' program is anything but first class. Young people learn from example, not from having adults shove programs down their throats. Teachers and administrators have mixed views of what this program
... Read more is all about. Through their actions, the adults at Larkin have demonstrated mistrust of students and have been overbearing with discipline, holding students to a higher standard than the school district or teachers union holds their employees. Read less
* In 2007-2008 Illinois used the Prairie State Achievement Examination (PSAE) to test students in grade 11 in reading, math and science. The PSAE is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Illinois. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.
Student enrollment:
2,289
Students per teacher:
20
Full-time teachers:
117
Number of classrooms:
66
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Elgin schools — Larkin High School is located at 1475 Larkin Ave, Elgin IL 60123. 1475 Larkin Ave is in the 60123 ZIP code in Elgin, IL The school district for Larkin High School is the Elgin School District U - 46. Larkin High School is a Public school that serves grade levels 9 - 12.
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