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.
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

Student Demographics for Harlem High School
Demographic Student Count
White1,295
Hispanic269
Black123
Asian36
Two or More141
American Indian10
Pacific Islander1
  • White
    1,295 (69.1 %)
  • Hispanic
    269 (14.3 %)
  • Two or More
    141 (7.5 %)
  • Black
    123 (6.6 %)
  • Asian
    36 (1.9 %)
  • American Indian
    10 (0.5 %)
  • Pacific Islander
    1 (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

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Harlem High School
Grade Student Count
Grade 9578
Grade 10488
Grade 11440
Grade 12369
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Harlem High School
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female85645.7%
Male1,01954.3%
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