Harvard High School, also known as HHS, is a 4-year public high school located in Harvard, Illinois, about 4 miles south of Wisconsin and 80 miles northwest of Chicago.
Serving 815 students in grades 9-12, Harvard High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 6-9% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 815 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 76%
- Graduation Rate: 75-79% (Btm 50% in IL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Harvard High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Harvard High School's student population of 815 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 78 teachers has grown by 21% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
815 students
Total Classroom Teachers
78 teachers
Year Founded
1921
Colors
Black, Gold
School Calendar
School Rankings
Harvard High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,542 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Harvard High School is 0.40, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2897 out of 3542 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
6%
Hispanic
74%
29%
Black
n/a
16%
White
24%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
75-79%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
77%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Harvard CUSD 50 School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Harvard High School's ranking?
Harvard High School is ranked #2897 out of 3,542 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Harvard High School often compared to?
Harvard High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Johnsburg High School, Marengo High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% IL state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Harvard High School?
The graduation rate of Harvard High School is 75-79%, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 87%.
How many students attend Harvard High School?
815 students attend Harvard High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Harvard High School students are Hispanic, 24% of students are White, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Harvard High School?
Harvard High School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Harvard High School offer ?
Harvard High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Harvard High School part of?
Harvard High School is part of Harvard CUSD 50 School District.
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