South Elgin High School vs. Larkin High School
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School Overview
School
Top Rankings
South Elgin High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
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Attribute
Diversity
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Overview
Serving 2,942 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 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 32% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 33% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 32%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 2,250 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 10% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 13% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 32%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
2,942 students
2,250 students
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
52% | 48%
Total Classroom Teachers
165 teachers
126 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
18:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1121 out of 3663 schools in IL
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#2816 out of 3663 schools in IL
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
10%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
13%
Graduation Rate
93%
78%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
813
677
Grade 10 Students
695
549
Grade 11 Students
713
518
Grade 12 Students
721
506
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
13%
2%
% Hispanic
35%
73%
% Black
5%
10%
% White
42%
11%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
3%
Diversity Score
0.69
0.45
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
25%
61%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
8%
