Summary:
The Harlem High School is the sole high school serving grades 9-12 in the Harlem UD 122 district in Illinois. While the school has a relatively low dropout rate and reasonable student-teacher ratio, it appears to be underperforming compared to state averages on key metrics like test scores and graduation rates.
Harlem High School's four-year graduation rate was 89.0% in the 2024-2025 school year, and its dropout rate was 2.4%. However, the school's proficiency rates on standardized tests were consistently lower than the Illinois state averages across all subject areas. For example, only 35.8% of 11th graders at Harlem High School were proficient or better in ACT English Language Arts, compared to the state average of 51.7%. Additionally, the school district is ranked in the bottom quarter of all districts in Illinois and has a low 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.
The data suggests that Harlem High School and the broader Harlem UD 122 district are facing significant challenges in providing a high-quality education to their students. The high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch (55.78%) indicates that the school serves a predominantly low-income population, which may be contributing to the lower academic performance. Addressing these socioeconomic factors and resource constraints within the school and district will likely be crucial to improving student outcomes.
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