HARVARD JR HIGH SCHOOL

Harvard Jr High School is a Title I public middle school that is part of the Harvard CUSD 50 school district, located in Harvard, IL with about 594 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade to 8th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 46 teachers, Harvard Jr High School has a student/teacher ratio of about 12:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Harvard Junior High School, located at 1301 Garfield St in Harvard, Illinois, serves as a key educational institution for students in the Harvard Community Unit School District 50. The school focuses on supporting the transitional middle school years, providing a structured environment designed to bridge the gap between elementary education and the academic demands of high school. As part of a smaller community-oriented district, the school aims to foster a supportive atmosphere that emphasizes both core academic growth and the social-emotional development of its students.

The facility on Garfield Street acts as a hub for local adolescent development, offering a variety of extracurricular activities and programs intended to engage students beyond the traditional classroom setting. By focusing on essential skills in subjects like mathematics, language arts, and science, Harvard Junior High works to prepare its student body for future success at Harvard High School. The school remains dedicated to the district’s mission of cultivating a productive learning environment where students are encouraged to build character, develop academic competence, and participate actively in their school community.

For more information, contact Harvard Jr High School at (815) 943-6466 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.