Serving 1,875 students in grades 9-12, Harlem 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 18% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 21% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,875 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 31%
- Graduation Rate: 81% (Btm 50% in IL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 18% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 21% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 60% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
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Harlem High School's student population of 1,875 students has grown by 22% over five school years.
The teacher population of 138 teachers has grown by 22% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,875 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
138 teachers
Students by Grade
Harlem High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,426 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Harlem High School is 0.50, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2043 out of 3426 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)18%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
2%
6%
Hispanic
14%
27%
Black
7%
17%
White
69%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
81%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
45%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
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Harlem High School is ranked #2043 out of 3,426 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Harlem High School often compared to?
Harlem High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Hononegah Chd High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
18% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 21% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Harlem High School?
The graduation rate of Harlem High School is 81%, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 87%.
How many students attend Harlem High School?
1,875 students attend Harlem High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Harlem High School students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Harlem High School?
Harlem High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Harlem High School offer ?
Harlem High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Harlem High School part of?
Harlem High School is part of Harlem Ud 122 School District.
School Reviews麻豆果冻传媒>2 8/25/2021Attended Harlem from 1st grade to high school. Honors/AP classes prepared me well for college (went on to UIUC). Loved most of my teachers.5 3/3/2020Harlem is one of the best schools in our area.1 2/11/2020I think that my kids should start school later and get out later, starting school so early and getting out early I think it's uncalled for .Review Harlem High School. Reviews should be a few sentences in length. Please include any comments on:
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Attended Harlem from 1st grade to high school. Honors/AP classes prepared me well for college (went on to UIUC). Loved most of my teachers.
Harlem is one of the best schools in our area.
I think that my kids should start school later and get out later, starting school so early and getting out early I think it's uncalled for .
Review Harlem High School. Reviews should be a few sentences in length. Please include any comments on:
- Quality of academic programs, teachers, and facilities
- Availability of music, art, sports and other extracurricular activities
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