Harlan Community Academy High School

Harlan Community Academy High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
9652 S Michigan Ave,  Chicago, IL
Chicago Public Schools
3.2
3.6
470 Students
C
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Reginald E Evans
Student Teacher Ratio
13:1
Average SAT Score
930
Average ACT Score
16
Math Proficiency
5%
Reading Proficiency
5%
Average GPA
3.05
Graduation Rate
62%

Niche Grade

C
Academics
B-
Teachers
C
College Prep
B-
Administration
B
Resources/Facilities
B
Clubs and Activities
B
Sports
B
Food
Source: Niche
Niche Grades

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.05
Reading Proficiency
5%
Math Proficiency
5%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
13:1
Teachers
20
Full Time Teachers
20
Teachers in First or Second Year
7.1%
College Prep
Average SAT
930
Math
450
Verbal
480
Average ACT
16
Math
15
English
16
Reading
17
Science
17
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Low

GreatSchools Rating

Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
297:1

Student Diversity

Male
59.2%
Female
40.8%
Black
96.8%
Hispanic
1.9%
Two or more races
1.3%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
Northern Illinois University 66 Students
Illinois State University 46 Students
Western Illinois University 46 Students
University of Illinois Chicago 43 Students
DePaul University 42 Students
Northeastern Illinois University 41 Students
Roosevelt University 34 Students
Chicago State University 33 Students
Loyola University Chicago 31 Students
Eastern Illinois University 27 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 40 Students
Nursing 25 Students
Psychology 15 Students
Early Childhood Education 10 Students
Accounting 8 Students
Physical Therapy 8 Students
Arts, Entertainment, and Media Management 8 Students
Biology 7 Students
Cosmetology 7 Students
Acting 6 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.2 103 Reviews
5.0 Senior
2/3/2025
As a student who attends here I really like Harlan have great and supportive teachers and staff. The teaching here is great the teachers also help when students need it without judgement very understanding.
4.0 Senior
2/7/2024
My experience has been good here. I have met quite a few good people that I will have in my life forever. Also, I learned a lot here and if I needed help with anything there was always someone I could go to.
5.0 Alum
12/31/2021
I like the Social Clubs at Harlan because they make me a better salesperson so I can learn how to Network. I live Downtown and I Network all of the time. I am a Candlemaker and Living Downtown is so Social because the Movers and Shakers live down here and They have money.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.6 11 Reviews
5.0 parent
10/29/2024
I've come to realizing there are a lot of politics involved in these school ratings. I learned that schools have to pay a "membership" fee to get accreditations, if they don't pay thier school loses accreditation. People assume that means the school is bad like I did, it doesn't! Also a student just...
2.0 parent
10/4/2015
This school is a school to didnt impact my child's High school education I personally believe that this school need a few changes and this school needs a entirely new faculty and staff because my child came home every day and didn't have and homework or even any books or nothing in her bookbag and t...
4.0 other
4/11/2014
Being a recent alumni of Harlan, I must say that it isn't as bad of a school as it's reputation gives it. It has definitely gotten better from when I entered in 2007 to now. There are caring teachers & faculty who try their best to push students to learn the necessary tools to continue into their co...
3.0 parent
4/10/2013
I've read most bad reviews versus good ones....my son applied to harlan for the fall because they offer web and game design. It's not our neighborhood school, but I do want my son to learn something that he's interested in, while in HighSchool...do you recommend this school?

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Harlan Community Academy High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Chicago, IL and is served by the Chicago Public Schools in Illinois. The school has a total enrollment of 470 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 13:1. Academic records show that 5% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 5% are proficient in reading. Harlan Community Academy High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of C and a GreatSchools Rating of 1 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.05, the graduation rate is 62%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 930 and an ACT score of 16. The average home value in this area is $191,087. Discover additional schools in the area, like Ombudsman Chicago - Roseland High School, Julian High School, Corliss High School, and more. Learn more about what Chicago has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Harlan Community Academy High School.

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