Harlem High School
Machesney Park, IL · Harlem UD 122 · Grades 9 - 12
456th of 601 Illinois high schools statewide · better than 24%▼ Declining
Harlem High School ranking
SchoolRow ranks Harlem High School 456th of 601 Illinois high schools for 2024–25, based on Illinois Report Card 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 24% of high schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 47th in 2019 to 24th in 2025 — declining.
Harlem High School test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, Illinois Report Card 2024–25
Harlem High School students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 1,947 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 79.1% | 67.4% | ▼ 11.7 pts | |
| Hispanic | 9.9% | 14.5% | ▲ 4.6 pts | |
| Black | 4.2% | 8.2% | ▲ 4.0 pts | |
| Two or more races | 4.5% | 7.9% | ▲ 3.4 pts | |
| Asian | 1.7% | 1.6% | ▼ 0.1 pts | |
| American Indian | 0.4% | 0.5% | ▲ 0.1 pts |
Homes near Harlem High School
Typical home value $208K in zip 61115 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
High schools near Harlem High School
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 3Guilford High SchoolRockford SD 205 · 4.1 mi away480th of 601
ELA 34% · Math 21% - –Roosevelt CenterRockford SD 205 · 6.1 mi away
- 1Rockford East High SchoolRockford SD 205 · 6.9 mi away587th of 601
ELA 16% · Math 8% - 10Hononegah CHD High SchoolHononegah CHD 207 · 7.1 mi away45th of 601
ELA 74% · Math 65% - 3Auburn High SchoolRockford SD 205 · 7.4 mi away434th of 601
ELA 38% · Math 27% - 5South Beloit Sr High SchoolCounty of Winnebago SD 320 · 8.1 mi away315th of 601
ELA 50% · Math 33% - 4Belvidere North High SchBelvidere CUSD 100 · 9.5 mi away374th of 601
ELA 47% · Math 29% - 1Jefferson High SchoolRockford SD 205 · 10.3 mi away592nd of 601
ELA 17% · Math 6%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Harlem High School in?
Harlem High School is part of the Harlem UD 122 district in Machesney Park, Illinois.
Is Harlem High School a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Harlem High School 456th of 601 Illinois high schools (better than 24% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (Illinois Report Card 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Harlem High School?
White 67%, Hispanic 15%, Black 8%, Two or more races 8% (1,947 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Harlem High School cost?
The typical home value in zip code 61115 is $208K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (Illinois Report Card 2024–25, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.