School Overview
Harvard High School, located in Harvard, Illinois, serves as the primary secondary education institution for the local community within the Harvard Community Unit School District 50. As a public high school, it focuses on providing a comprehensive curriculum that prepares students for post-secondary success, whether they are pursuing higher education, vocational training, or direct entry into the workforce. The school offers a range of academic courses, elective programs, and extracurricular activities designed to support both the intellectual and personal development of its diverse student body.

Situated at 1103 N Jefferson St, the school functions as a central hub for the surrounding community, emphasizing a commitment to academic achievement and school spirit. Like many regional high schools in Illinois, Harvard High School balances traditional classroom instruction with extracurricular opportunities such as athletics, music programs, and student organizations. The institution strives to maintain a supportive learning environment, working closely with families and community members to foster student growth and ensure that graduates are well-equipped to meet the challenges of the future.
815
Total Students
78.0
Full-Time Teachers
10.4
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Harvard High School
Demographic Student Count
White192
Hispanic605
Black3
Asian5
Two or More8
  • Hispanic
    605 (74.4%)
  • White
    192 (23.6%)
  • Two or More
    8 (1.0%)
  • Asian
    5 (0.6%)
  • Black
    3 (0.4%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: High School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: Harvard CUSD 50
Phone: (815)943-6461
Website: http://www.cusd50.org
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 815
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 78.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 10.4
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 0
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0
Grades Taught
Grade 9 205
Grade 10 198
Grade 11 212
Grade 12 200

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Harvard High School
Grade Student Count
Grade 9205
Grade 10198
Grade 11212
Grade 12200
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Harvard High School
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female40850.1%
Male40549.7%
Not Specified20.2%