Harlem High School
1,875 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
Harlem High School, located in Machesney Park, Illinois, serves as the primary secondary education hub for the Harlem School District 122. The school is known for its comprehensive academic curriculum and a wide array of extracurricular opportunities, ranging from competitive athletics and performing arts to various vocational and technical programs. With a student body representing a diverse cross-section of the Greater Rockford area, the high school places a strong emphasis on preparing students for post-secondary success, whether that involves pursuing higher education, entering the workforce, or joining the military.
The school’s campus on North Alpine Road is designed to foster a collaborative learning environment, featuring modern facilities that support both traditional classroom instruction and specialized labs. Beyond academics, Harlem High School maintains a vibrant school culture characterized by active student organizations and a commitment to community involvement. By balancing rigorous educational standards with programs aimed at personal development and social responsibility, the institution plays a central role in the development of the local Machesney Park and Loves Park communities.
The school’s campus on North Alpine Road is designed to foster a collaborative learning environment, featuring modern facilities that support both traditional classroom instruction and specialized labs. Beyond academics, Harlem High School maintains a vibrant school culture characterized by active student organizations and a commitment to community involvement. By balancing rigorous educational standards with programs aimed at personal development and social responsibility, the institution plays a central role in the development of the local Machesney Park and Loves Park communities.
1,875
Total Students
137.8
Full-Time Teachers
13.6
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
Student Demographics Data Table
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 1,295 |
| Hispanic | 269 |
| Black | 123 |
| Asian | 36 |
| Two or More | 141 |
| American Indian | 10 |
| Pacific Islander | 1 |
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White1,295 (69.1 %)
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Hispanic269 (14.3 %)
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Two or More141 (7.5 %)
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Black123 (6.6 %)
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Asian36 (1.9 %)
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American Indian10 (0.5 %)
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Pacific Islander1 (0.1 %)
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: | Harlem UD 122 |
| Phone: | (815)654-4511 |
| Website: | http://harlem122.org |
| Grade Range: | 9th - 12th |
| Total Students: | 1,875 |
| Full-Time Teachers (FTE): | 137.8 |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio: | 13.6 |
| NSLP Participation:1 | Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO) |
| Qualified Free Lunch: | 0 |
| Qualified Reduced Lunch: | 0 |
Grades Taught
Grade 9
578
Grade 10
488
Grade 11
440
Grade 12
369
Grades Taught Data Table
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Grade 9 | 578 |
| Grade 10 | 488 |
| Grade 11 | 440 |
| Grade 12 | 369 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 856 | 45.7% |
| Male | 1,019 | 54.3% |
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