Harlem High School

Public 9-12

 9229 N Alpine Rd
       Machesney Park, IL  61115-1924


(815) 654-4511

District: Harlem UD 122

SchoolDigger Rank:
294th of 699 Illinois High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $16,482 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  13.6 Help
Number of students:  1,875

Racial breakdown:

White:
69.1%
Hispanic:
14.3%
Two or more races:
7.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  53.4% Help


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Compare Details Harlem High School ranks better than 57.9% of high schools in Illinois. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 53.1. (See more...)
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The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of Harlem High School freshmen who graduate within four years, adjusting for students who transfer in or out.
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Chronic absenteeism in a high school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (69.1%), Hispanic (14.3%), two or more races (7.5%). (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Harlem High School is 13.6. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Harlem High School is $16,482.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Harlem High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Harlem High School 294th of 699 Illinois public high schools. (See Harlem High School in the ranking list.)

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Harlem UD 122:

SchoolDigger ranks Harlem UD 122 609th of 823 Illinois school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Harlem High School

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Rank History for all students at Harlem High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 48.97 344th 586 41.3%
2004 49.79 355th 592 40.0%
2005 35.21 456th 590 22.7%
2006 44.08 389th 596 34.7%
2007 40.39 413th 612 32.5%
2008 45.34 400th 624 35.9%
2009 53.34 334th 632 47.2%
2010 56.65 322nd 643 49.9%
2011 60.38 295th 655 55.0%
2012 65.64 226th 665 66.0%
2013 51.84 361st 670 46.1%
2014 60.12 286th 670 57.3%
2015 29.30 442nd 614 28.0%
2016 26.77 492nd 643 23.5%
2017 43.75 363rd 642 43.5%
2018 30.22 475th 647 26.6%
2019 48.42 357th 701 49.1%
2021 47.05 323rd 688 53.1%
2022 54.37 298th 699 57.4%
2023 53.10 294th 699 57.9%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Harlem High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 17.71 125th 154 18.8%
2019 16.10 144th 165 12.7%
2021 24.72 115th 160 28.1%
2022 36.53 104th 170 38.8%
2023 16.35 144th 163 11.7%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Harlem High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 62.31 24th 151 84.1%
2019 31.29 130th 183 29.0%
2021 52.71 51st 189 73.0%
2022 30.87 153rd 205 25.4%
2023 62.73 47th 217 78.3%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Harlem High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 41.14 172nd 374 54.0%
2019 38.96 222nd 473 53.1%
2021 35.97 242nd 453 46.6%
2022 40.77 219th 493 55.6%
2023 45.79 188th 476 60.5%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Harlem High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 37.94 382nd 585 34.7%
2019 55.33 241st 639 62.3%
2021 49.21 258th 611 57.8%
2022 60.08 192nd 626 69.3%
2023 57.74 220th 644 65.8%
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Rank History for Homeless students at Harlem High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 70.81 17th 91 81.3%
2022 73.12 16th 98 83.7%
2023 28.07 55th 104 47.1%
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Rank History for Female students at Harlem High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 29.74 456th 620 26.5%
2019 49.31 335th 665 49.6%
2021 52.83 263rd 639 58.8%
2022 49.28 328th 658 50.2%
2023 53.14 295th 656 55.0%
See the entire list of Best Illinois High Schools for Female Students!

Rank History for Disabled students at Harlem High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 53.33 130th 428 69.6%
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Rank History for Military Connected students at Harlem High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 26.43 13th 19 31.6%
2021 32.83 13th 22 40.9%
2022 27.28 20th 26 23.1%
2023 12.43 19th 22 13.6%
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Rank History for Male students at Harlem High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 29.80 447th 619 27.8%
2019 45.51 351st 675 48.0%
2021 38.51 379th 653 42.0%
2022 56.81 258th 664 61.1%
2023 50.88 305th 668 54.3%
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Rank History for Asian students at Harlem High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 25.56 101st 130 22.3%
2021 19.03 113th 135 16.3%
2022 29.35 108th 141 23.4%
2023 22.21 109th 134 18.7%
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Rank History for African American students at Harlem High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 51.38 94th 253 62.8%
2019 43.69 132nd 299 55.9%
2021 56.71 77th 281 72.6%
2022 43.83 136th 294 53.7%
2023 44.60 133rd 301 55.8%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Harlem High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 19.63 248th 291 14.8%
2019 35.53 189th 317 40.4%
2021 43.46 147th 317 53.6%
2022 52.95 134th 335 60.0%
2023 61.85 92nd 333 72.4%
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Rank History for White students at Harlem High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 21.39 462nd 548 15.7%
2019 33.81 360th 552 34.8%
2021 33.79 342nd 553 38.2%
2022 43.79 310th 560 44.6%
2023 39.34 318th 557 42.9%
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Data source: test scores: Illinois State Board of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Enrollment information for Harlem High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 1369 7 16 14 1 n/a n/a 0 1407
1989 1316 11 15 20 n/a n/a n/a 0 1362
1990 1229 10 5 16 1 n/a n/a 0 1261
1991 1166 10 17 36 1 n/a n/a 0 1230
1992 1158 19 14 40 3 n/a n/a 0 1234
1993 1222 26 18 41 7 n/a n/a 0 1314
1994 1227 27 16 48 7 n/a n/a 0 1325
1995 1266 33 18 54 0 n/a n/a 0 1371
1996 1266 33 18 54 0 n/a n/a 0 1371
1997 1332 35 18 55 3 n/a n/a 0 1443
1998 1304 29 17 54 2 n/a n/a 0 1406
1999 1280 34 16 51 3 n/a n/a 0 1384
2000 1222 24 16 50 3 n/a n/a 0 1315
2001 1888 53 29 99 5 n/a n/a 0 2074
2002 2015 65 38 97 6 n/a n/a 0 2221
2003 2015 65 38 97 6 n/a n/a 0 2221
2004 2081 79 44 114 8 n/a n/a 0 2326
2005 2141 79 42 120 8 n/a n/a 4 2394
2006 2177 75 46 122 11 n/a n/a 3 2434
2007 2160 86 42 123 12 n/a n/a 27 2450
2008 2139 98 42 121 9 n/a n/a 37 2446
2009 2088 99 40 142 7 n/a n/a 48 2424
2010 2057 119 40 139 4 n/a n/a 64 2423
2011 2032 106 45 196 9 2 63 0 2453
2012 1930 98 41 187 5 2 70 0 2333
2013 1874 97 42 194 11 3 83 0 2304
2014 1724 91 37 216 9 2 98 0 2177
2015 1647 99 32 213 5 1 102 0 2099
2016 1611 104 33 252 8 1 113 0 2122
2017 1582 95 43 254 9 2 108 0 2093
2018 1140 77 36 188 4 3 81 0 1529
2019 1126 67 36 204 4 1 96 0 1534
2020 1390 100 48 268 12 3 120 0 1941
2021 1389 123 49 292 14 2 135 0 2004
2022 1373 127 39 274 13 2 139 0 1967
2023 1295 123 36 269 10 1 141 0 1875

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Harlem High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 1407 84.0 16.7 n/a
1989 1362 71.0 19.1 n/a
1990 1261 73.1 17.2 n/a
1991 1230 76.5 16.0 n/a
1992 1234 81.1 15.2 n/a
1993 1314 78.5 16.7 n/a
1994 1325 81.5 16.3 n/a
1995 1371 81.1 16.9 n/a
1996 1371 81.1 16.9 n/a
1997 1443 84.0 17.2 n/a
1998 1406 84.6 16.6 n/a
1999 1384 88.3 15.7 n/a
2000 1315 87.3 15.1 n/a
2001 2074 128.9 16.1 n/a
2002 2221 130.0 17.1 15.1
2003 2221 130.0 17.1 15.1
2004 2326 138.5 16.8 19.3
2005 2394 140.0 17.1 23.5
2006 2434 139.4 17.5 27.6
2007 2450 122.0 20.1 26.9
2008 2446 117.0 20.9 31.2
2009 2424 154.6 15.7 35.3
2010 2423 130.0 18.6 31.5
2011 2453 132.0 18.5 30.5
2012 2333 169.8 13.7 43.6
2013 2304 167.7 13.7 47
2014 2177 156.1 13.9 53.1
2015 2099 158.0 13.2 46.1
2016 2122 154.0 13.7 50.3
2017 2093 154.0 13.5 52.7
2018 1529 114.0 13.4 49.2
2019 1534 112.8 13.5 50.1
2020 1941 148.7 13.0 50.6
2021 2004 n/a n/a n/a
2022 1967 143.5 13.7 49.2
2023 1875 137.7 13.6 53.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Harlem High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 1407 84.0 16.7 n/a
1989 1362 71.0 19.1 n/a
1990 1261 73.1 17.2 n/a
1991 1230 76.5 16.0 n/a
1992 1234 81.1 15.2 n/a
1993 1314 78.5 16.7 n/a
1994 1325 81.5 16.3 n/a
1995 1371 81.1 16.9 n/a
1996 1371 81.1 16.9 n/a
1997 1443 84.0 17.2 n/a
1998 1406 84.6 16.6 n/a
1999 1384 88.3 15.7 n/a
2000 1315 87.3 15.1 n/a
2001 2074 128.9 16.1 n/a
2002 2221 130.0 17.1 15.1
2003 2221 130.0 17.1 15.1
2004 2326 138.5 16.8 19.3
2005 2394 140.0 17.1 23.5
2006 2434 139.4 17.5 27.6
2007 2450 122.0 20.1 26.9
2008 2446 117.0 20.9 31.2
2009 2424 154.6 15.7 35.3
2010 2423 130.0 18.6 31.5
2011 2453 132.0 18.5 30.5
2012 2333 169.8 13.7 43.6
2013 2304 167.7 13.7 47
2014 2177 156.1 13.9 53.1
2015 2099 158.0 13.2 46.1
2016 2122 154.0 13.7 50.3
2017 2093 154.0 13.5 52.7
2018 1529 114.0 13.4 49.2
2019 1534 112.8 13.5 50.1
2020 1941 148.7 13.0 50.6
2021 2004 n/a n/a n/a
2022 1967 143.5 13.7 49.2
2023 1875 137.7 13.6 53.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Immunization Rates

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YearPolioMeaslesMumpsRubellaHepatitis BVaricellaDTPMeningococcal
201599.2%99.4%99.5%99.5%99.6%98.7%99.7%
201699.8%99.8%99.8%99.8%99.8%99.2%19.8%
201799.6%99.5%99.5%99.5%99.2%98.7%99.6%17.0%
201898.9%98.8%98.8%98.8%99.0%97.4%98.9%26.3%
201998.3%98.5%98.5%98.5%98.5%98.4%98.4%32.7%
202177.4%77.5%77.5%77.5%77.6%77.4%77.4%77.5%
202298.2%98.6%98.5%98.6%98.5%98.4%98.8%89.8%
202396.5%96.9%96.9%96.9%96.9%96.4%97.2%91.6%

Data source: Illinois State Board of Education
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Harlem High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $898 (6.5%) $12,836 (93.5%) $13,734
2020 $697 (5.3%) $12,482 (94.7%) $13,179
2021 $1,172 (8.5%) $12,538 (91.5%) $13,709
2022 $1,172 (8.5%) $12,538 (91.5%) $13,709
2023 $1,397 (8.5%) $15,085 (91.5%) $16,482

Data source: Illinois Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Harlem High School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 357th of 701 High schoolsRanks 294th of 699 High schools
 8.9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
11th Grade Mathematics (Harlem High School)26.515
 11.5%
   11th Grade Mathematics (Harlem UD 122)26.515
 11.5%
   11th Grade Mathematics (Illinois)34.826.7
 8.1%
11th Grade English Language Arts (Harlem High School)27.423.1
 4.3%
   11th Grade English Language Arts (Harlem UD 122)27.423.1
 4.3%
   11th Grade English Language Arts (Illinois)36.731.6
 5.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students15341875
 22.2%
African American67123
 83.6%
American Indian410
 150%
Asian3636
Hispanic204269
 31.9%
Pacific Islander11
White11261295
 15%
Two or More Races96141
 46.9%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients50.1%53.4%
 3.3%


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Harlem High School ranks 294th of 699 Illinois high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 1,875 students attended Harlem High School.

Students at Harlem High School are 69% White, 14% Hispanic, 8% Two or more races, 7% African American, 2% Asian.


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