Harvard High School

Harvard High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
1103 N Jefferson St,  Harvard, IL
Harvard Community Unit School District 50
3.4
2.7
798 Students
B-
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Mr. Robert Zielinski
Student Teacher Ratio
11:1
Average SAT Score
1110
Average ACT Score
24
Math Proficiency
12%
Reading Proficiency
12%
Average GPA
3.45
Graduation Rate
77%

Niche Grade

C+
Academics
C
Teachers
B-
College Prep
C
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
3.45
Reading Proficiency
12%
Math Proficiency
12%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
11:1
Teachers
73
Full Time Teachers
73
Teachers in First or Second Year
14.1%
College Prep
Average SAT
1110
Math
540
Verbal
570
Average ACT
24
Math
23
English
25
Reading
26
Science
23
Number of AP Courses
10
AP Pass Rate
30.8%
AP Math Enrollment
Low
AP Science Enrollment
Very Low
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Low

GreatSchools Rating

Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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GreatSchools Rating Details

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
249:1

Student Diversity

Male
53.2%
Female
46.8%
Hispanic
71%
White
26.1%
Black
1.5%
Two or more races
1.2%
Asian or Pacific Islander
<1%

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
IB Programs Offered
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 70 Students
McHenry County College 67 Students
Illinois State University 45 Students
University of Illinois Chicago 39 Students
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign 34 Students
University of Wisconsin-Madison 32 Students
University of Wisconsin - Whitewater 28 Students
University of Iowa 26 Students
Michigan State University 23 Students
DePaul University 20 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 29 Students
Nursing 28 Students
Accounting 22 Students
Psychology 20 Students
Biology 16 Students
Computer Science 12 Students
Marketing 11 Students
Chemistry 8 Students
Biochemistry and Molecular Biology 8 Students
Arts 8 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.4 47 Reviews
3.0 Alum
2/18/2020
I was a student at Harvard high school until I graduated in 2019, overall I had a great experience in that school. Though I believe they can approve upon resources and opportunities for their students. Broadening the extra curricular classes that students can take.
5.0 Senior
1/19/2019
I found my four years at Harvard High School to be quite enjoyable. The teachers and administration are great. The district runs off of a free lunch program, and overall the quality of the food is poor.
3.0 NicheUser
6/26/2015
Some of the administration is to overbearing and they focus on the silliest things when the more important things are being forgotten or ignored.
GreatSchools Reviews
2.7 3 Reviews
4.0 other
10/10/2023
Some teachers are okay most of them dislike being here. There is not much talk about college and career paths. Some kid also blew up the toilet with a firecracker.
2.0 student
2/26/2018
I didn't have a particularly harrowing experience but I could see numerous concerning flaws. One event that stood out is when some kids left their trays at the tables near the guidance councilors office (since there wasn't enough room in the cafeteria) one of the aids thought it would be a good idea...
2.0 parent
6/1/2012
This school needs help. One of my children graduated last year and was not accepted into any of his three top choices, even though he was an "A" student here. He wasn't applying to Ivy League schools. Just normal State schools. Apparently, this school has a bad reputation in the college circuit. The...

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Harvard High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Harvard, IL, in the Harvard neighborhood, and is served by the Harvard Community Unit School District 50 in Illinois. The school has a total enrollment of 798 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 11:1. Academic records show that 12% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 12% are proficient in reading. Harvard High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B- and a GreatSchools Rating of 2 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.45, the graduation rate is 77%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1110 and an ACT score of 24. The average home value in this area is $316,081. Discover additional schools in the area, like Walworth Christian School, Agape School For Girls, Faith Christian School, and more. Learn more about what Harvard has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Harvard High School.

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