Harlem High School (Illinois) Explained

Harlem High School
Streetaddress:1 Huskie Circle
City:Machesney Park
State:Illinois
Zipcode:61115
Country:United States
Superintendent:Terrell Yarbrough[1]
Principal:Jeremy Bois
Act:20.4
Schooltype:Public Secondary
Grades:9–12
Gender:Coed
Campus Type:Suburban
Conference:Northern Illinois Conference (NIC-10)
Fightsong:Stand Up and Cheer
Mascot:Huskie
Nickname:Huskies
Colors: Orange
Black
Yearbook:Meteor
Established:1910
Enrollment:1,553 (2019 - 2020)[2]
Homepage:Official School Website

Harlem High School is a public secondary school and part of the Harlem School District 122 in Machesney Park, Illinois, USA. It has approximately 2,600 students. The freshman campus for 9th grade was closed in 2019; new freshmen are incorporated into the main high school. Its sport teams are named the Harlem Huskies.

Demographics and statistics

The Demographics of the school are as follows (Greatest -> Least):

  1. White - 73.5%[3]
  2. Hispanic - 13.3%
  3. Two or More - 6.3%
  4. Black - 4.3%
  5. Asian - 2.3%
  6. American Indian - 0.3%
  7. Pacific Islander - 0.1%

The rate of graduation is 84%[4] 20% of students are coming in and out of the district in 2019[5] 38% of all students going to the school are missing 10% or more of all school days.[6]

Academics

The school offers several AP courses in such subjects as English Literature and Composition, United States History, and World History. Also offered are CTE (Career and Technical Education) classes through the Career Education Associates of North Central Illinois, a partnership with the Regional Alternative School, and a program in which students can take college level classes through the nearby Rock Valley College.

Athletics

Sports at Harlem are offered on a seasonal basis. Sports offered include football, cross country, golf, track & field, soccer, tennis, swimming, softball, baseball, basketball, bowling, wrestling, cheerleading, dance team, and girls flag football. [7]

Extracurricular activities

Harlem has a Science Olympiad Team that often wins the regional competition and proceeds to the state level.[8] [9] Other student organizations include National Honor Society, Key Club, Model UN, and a German Club.[10]

Notable alumni

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: HARLEM HIGH SCHOOL School Snapshot . Illinois State Board of Education . 14 January 2020.
  2. Web site: HARLEM HIGH SCHOOL Enrollment . Illinois State Board of Education . 14 January 2020.
  3. Web site: HARLEM HIGH SCHOOL - Racial/Ethnic Diversity . 2019 . 6 February 2020.
  4. Web site: HARLEM HIGH SCHOOL - Graduation Rate . 2019 . 6 February 2020.
  5. Web site: HARLEM HIGH SCHOOL - Student Mobility . 2019 . 6 February 2020.
  6. Web site: HARLEM HIGH SCHOOL - Chronic Absenteeism . 2019 . 6 February 2020.
  7. Web site: Athletics Home Page. harlem122.org. 2013-10-27.
  8. Web site: Harlem Science Olympiad team wins regional competition. Rockford Register Star. 2013-10-27.
  9. Web site: Illinois Science Olympiad 2012 State Tournament Results. Illinois Science Olympiad. 2013-10-27.
  10. Web site: Clubs and Organizations. harlem122.org. Harlem High School. 2013-10-27.
  11. Web site: '3 Vikings, 1 Huskie': Timeline, discography of Rockford band Cheap Trick. Rockford Register Star. 8 April 2016. 26 August 2017.

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