School Overview
Harvard High School, located in Harvard, Illinois, serves as the primary secondary education institution for the local community within the Harvard Community Unit School District 50. As a public high school, it focuses on providing a comprehensive curriculum that prepares students for post-secondary success, whether they are pursuing higher education, vocational training, or direct entry into the workforce. The school offers a range of academic courses, elective programs, and extracurricular activities designed to support both the intellectual and personal development of its diverse student body.

Situated at 1103 N Jefferson St, the school functions as a central hub for the surrounding community, emphasizing a commitment to academic achievement and school spirit. Like many regional high schools in Illinois, Harvard High School balances traditional classroom instruction with extracurricular opportunities such as athletics, music programs, and student organizations. The institution strives to maintain a supportive learning environment, working closely with families and community members to foster student growth and ensure that graduates are well-equipped to meet the challenges of the future.
816
Total Students
70.5
Full-Time Teachers
11.6
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Harvard High School
Demographic Student Count
White213
Hispanic579
Black12
Asian2
Two or More10
  • Hispanic
    579 (71.0 %)
  • White
    213 (26.1 %)
  • Black
    12 (1.5 %)
  • Two or More
    10 (1.2 %)
  • Asian
    2 (0.2 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: High School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: Harvard CUSD 50
Phone: (815)943-6461
Website: http://www.cusd50.org
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 816
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 70.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 11.6
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 0
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0
Grades Taught
Grade 9 266
Grade 10 188
Grade 11 182
Grade 12 180

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Harvard High School
Grade Student Count
Grade 9266
Grade 10188
Grade 11182
Grade 12180
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Harvard High School
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female38246.8%
Male43453.2%