Elgin citizens were divided on the naming of the new west side high school.

[6] In 2017, Larkin's students were 16.3% White, 9.2% Black, 67.4% Hispanic, 2.9% Asian, 0.8% Native American, and 3.4% multiracial.

Larkin High School is a member of the Upstate Eight Conference and has many athletic teams, including: Larkin offers nearly 40 extracurricular activities, including academic, service, and performing arts.

The Larkin High School Visual and Performing Arts Academy (VPAA) is a four-year program which offers specialized academic studies and activities in the areas of Art, Dance, Drama, and Vocal and Instrumental Music.

With being a VPAA school, Larkin also has a theater tech club that runs the lighting and sound as well as set building for the shows in the auditorium.