Serving 21 students in grades 12, Harper 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 was ≤20% (which was lower than the Illinois state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was ≤20% (which was lower than the Illinois state average of 38%).
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Grades Offered
Grades 12
Total Students
21 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers (19-20)
10 teachers
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)≤20%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)≤20%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
5%
28%
Black
95%
16%
White
n/a
46%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(17-18)≥80%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
42%
27%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions麻豆果冻传媒> What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% IL state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% IL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Harper High School?
The graduation rate of Harper High School is 80%, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 87%.
How many students attend Harper High School?
21 students attend Harper High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Harper High School students are Black, and 5% of students are Hispanic.
What grades does Harper High School offer ?
Harper High School offers enrollment in grades 12
What school district is Harper High School part of?
Harper High School is part of City Of Chicago School District 299.
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