Harlem High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12

9229 N Alpine Rd, Machesney Park, IL

Harlem School District No. 122

3.6

3.4

1,947 Students

Niche Grade

GreatSchools Rating

School Details

Head of School
Mr. Joe Hazen

Student Teacher Ratio
14:1

Average SAT Score
1110

Average ACT Score
25

Math Proficiency
18%

Reading Proficiency
21%

Average GPA
3.34

Graduation Rate
80%

Annual Tuition
$0

B-

Academics

Teachers

B-

College Prep

C+

Administration

B-

Resources/Facilities

B+

Clubs and Activities

Sports

Food

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Niche Grade Details

Academics

Average GPA

3.34

Reading Proficiency

21%

Math Proficiency

18%

Teachers

Student Teacher Ratio

14:1

Teachers

138

Full Time Teachers

138

Teachers in First or Second Year

3.4%

College Prep

Average SAT

1110

Math

550

Verbal

560

Average ACT

Math

English

Reading

Science

Number of AP Courses

AP Pass Rate

57.9%

AP Math Enrollment

Average

AP Science Enrollment

Low

Other AP Enrollment

Average

Clubs and Activities

Girls Athletic Participation

Average

Boys Athletic Participation

Average

Equity

College Readiness

Source: GreatSchools

GreatSchools Rating Details

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor

244:1

Student Diversity

Male

54.3%

Female

45.7%

White

69.1%

Hispanic

14.3%

Two or more races

7.5%

Black

6.6%

Asian or Pacific Islander

1.9%

Native American

<1%

Native Hawaiian or Other 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.

Rock Valley College 258 Students

Northern Illinois University 255 Students

Illinois State University 129 Students

University of Illinois Chicago 127 Students

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign 125 Students

University of Wisconsin-Madison 105 Students

University of Iowa 99 Students

Loyola University Chicago 89 Students

Rockford University 80 Students

Bradley University 75 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.

Nursing 90 Students

Psychology 84 Students

Business 58 Students

Biology 55 Students

Early Childhood Education 45 Students

Education 44 Students

Elementary Education 42 Students

Pre-Medicine Studies 39 Students

Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 32 Students

Engineering 32 Students

This School’s Reviews

4.0 Senior

6/9/2025

As a student of the arts, I have found that my school consistently pushes us to the bottom of the priority pile. My teachers are helpful but overall have not supplied me with nearly enough college readiness or encouragement. Most of my college searching has been done on my own time. Also, there isn't at all a great community within my school with many groups I have observed being far from diverse. The food is great though.

1.0 Sophomore

12/14/2023

Happy to see other people find Harlem appealing. This school sucks, you find racism and sexism behind every corner and most admins just turn the other way and ignore you. Many of my friends have been harassed by older students and admin has done absolutely nothing. Thriving is not the word I would use to describe this school.

4.0 Senior

10/3/2023

The best part at Harlem is that there are teachers I can connect with and go to if I need any help. While the worst part about harlem is the constant changes that happen each year that kinda don't benefit us in any way

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4.0 student

12/15/2018

8/10. I have attended this school for two years and my experience has been great! But I think that is mainly due to the fact that I try hard and participate in extracurricular activities.

5.0 student

4/29/2015

You get what you put into it. If you don't work, then you only have yourself to blame. There are some great teachers that provide amazing opportunities, but the administration needs to listen to some of the teachers. The teachers know more than them about running things. The administration makes hor...

3.0 parent

1/4/2013

Great school for academic students, student athletes who go to this school deserve better coaching than what they have now, some of this coaches don't care about the kids talents or feelings. This is why this teams can never win the big games, to many politics on who plays. Unless you're friends wit...

parent

10/11/2010

I graduated from this High School in 1999...It is a great school & the teachers are wonderful. I now have friends who work there & they say it is just as wonderful working there as it was attending.

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List Price Range

$90K - $504K

Homes For Sale

Average Home Value

$221,082

Median Lot Size

10,018 Sq Ft

% Renters

24%

Average Household Income

$83,991

% of College Grads

16.3%

Median Age

Average House Size

1,721 Sq Ft

Homes for Sale

$49,000

Land
1.65 Acre Lot

9020 Baldwin Dr

Now available, 1.65 acre site zoned 2-Family Residential. As a homeowner you can build a duplex, live on one side and lease the other to make your mortgage payment. Investors, this is a rare opportunity for creating new construction in the Machesney Park corridor. Easy access to N Second St provides...

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$49,000

Land
1.65 Acre Lot

9020 Baldwin Dr

Now available: 1.65-acre site zoned for 2-Family Residential. Build your own duplex-live in one unit and lease the other-or take advantage of this rare investment opportunity for new construction in the growing Machesney Park corridor. With convenient access to N Second St, you're just minutes from ...

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$235,000

2 Beds
3.5 Baths
1,680 Sq Ft

4093 Riverwood Dr

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$199,000

4 Beds
2 Baths
1,730 Sq Ft

9235 Segunda Ln

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Katarina Giese Keller Williams Realty Signature

$200,000

3 Beds
1 Bath
1,600 Sq Ft

412 Langley Rd

Welcome to this beautiful well maintained 3 bedroom 1 bath ranch home. Full spacious unfinished basement ready for your ideas. Beautiful kitchen with SS appliances. Covered patio perfect for enjoying the outdoors, while overlooking the expansive yard great for entertainment and relax. Durable blue s...

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$130,000

3 Beds
1 Bath
888 Sq Ft

30 Gilbert Terrace

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$45,000

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,120 Sq Ft

5383 Mahogany Ln

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$39,000

3 Beds
2 Baths

5014 Rockberry Rd

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$155,000

3 Beds
1.5 Baths
2,376 Sq Ft

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3 Beds
2 Baths
1,466 Sq Ft

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Kelsey Schuckman Century 21 Affiliated

$169,900

3 Beds
1 Bath
1,294 Sq Ft

508 Grand Ave

fEnjoy a large, welcoming front porch and a spacious living room filled with natural light. The open dining and kitchen area features ample counter space, abundant cabinetry, a refrigerator, and a stove—perfect for everyday living and entertaining. This home has been beautifully updated with new fix...

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$275,900

3 Beds
2.5 Baths
1,404 Sq Ft

8724 Scott Ln

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Homes for Rent

$1,600 per month

2 Beds
2.5 Baths
1,800 Sq Ft

6032 Park Ridge Rd
Unit 6032
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600+ Sq Ft

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$1,100 per month

2 Beds
1 Bath
910 Sq Ft

239 Northway Park Rd
Unit 12
Machesney Park, IL

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The Haven at Willow Creek
3 Beds
2 Baths
1,228 Sq Ft

1010 Minns Dr
Machesney Park, IL

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Condo for Rent
2 Beds
1 Bath

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$1,500 per month

Condo for Rent
2 Beds
1 Bath
1,000 Sq Ft

1557 Harlem Rd
Unit 1557
Machesney Park, IL

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Townhouse for Rent
2 Beds
2 Baths
1,000 Sq Ft

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Unit 3
Machesney Park, IL

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Condo for Rent
1 Bed
1 Bath
550 Sq Ft

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Schoonmaker Park

Atwood Homestead Forest Preserve

Stone's Landing

Custom Playground

Dennis Johnson Memorial Park

Harlem Bike Path

Silo Ridge Park

Kieselburg Forest Preserve

The Timberlyne Hollow Park

Illinois Winnebago County Machesney Park 61115

Harlem High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Machesney Park, IL, in the Machesney Park neighborhood, and is served by the Harlem School District No. 122 in Illinois. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 1,947 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 14:1. Academic records show that 18% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 21% are proficient in reading. Harlem High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B and a GreatSchools Rating of 4 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.34, the graduation rate is 80%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1110 and an ACT score of 25. The average home value in this area is $221,082. Discover additional schools in the area, like Summit Academy TAOEP, Summit Academy RSSP, Summit Academy ALOP, and more. Learn more about what Machesney Park has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Harlem High School.

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