Serving 816 students in grades 9-12, Harvard 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 10-14% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 816 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 74%
- Graduation Rate: 70-74% (Btm 50% in IL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
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Harvard High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
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Harvard High School's student population of 816 students has grown by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 71 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
816 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
71 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
Harvard 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 Harvard High School is 0.43, 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
#2529 out of 3426 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)10-14%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
71%
27%
Black
2%
17%
White
26%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
70-74%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
77%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
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Harvard High School is ranked #2529 out of 3,426 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Harvard High School often compared to?
Harvard High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Johnsburg High School, Marengo High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Harvard High School?
The graduation rate of Harvard High School is 70-74%, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 87%.
How many students attend Harvard High School?
816 students attend Harvard High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Harvard High School students are Hispanic, 26% of students are White, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Harvard High School?
Harvard High School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Harvard High School offer ?
Harvard High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Harvard High School part of?
Harvard High School is part of Harvard CUSD 50 School District.
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