Harlem High School (Illinois)

Harlem High School
Address
1 Huskie Circle Machesney Park , Illinois 61115 United States
Information
School type	Public Secondary
Established	1910
School district	Harlem School District 122
Grades	9–12
Gender	Coed
Enrollment	1,553 (2019 - 2020)[3]
Campus type	Suburban
Color(s)	Orange   Black[2]
Fight song	Stand Up and Cheer
Athletics conference	Northern Illinois Conference (NIC-10)[2]
Mascot	Huskie
Nickname	Huskies
Yearbook	Meteor
Website	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%[4]
2. Hispanic - 13.3%[4]
3. Two or More - 6.3%[4]
4. Black - 4.3%[4]
5. Asian - 2.3%[4]
6. American Indian - 0.3%[4]
7. Pacific Islander - 0.1%[4]

The rate of graduation is 84%[5] 20% of students are coming in and out of the district in 2019[6] 38% of all students going to the school are missing 10% or more of all school days.[7]

Academics

The school offers several AP courses in such subjects as English Literature and Composition, United States History, and World History.[8] 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.[8]

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.[9]

Extracurricular activities

Harlem has a Science Olympiad Team that often wins the regional competition and proceeds to the state level.[10][11] Other student organizations include National Honor Society, Key Club, Model UN, and a German Club.[12]

Notable alumni

• Robin Zander, lead vocalist and rhythm guitarist for Cheap Trick[13]

References (not all are up to date)

1. "HARLEM HIGH SCHOOL School Snapshot". Illinois State Board of Education. Retrieved January 14, 2020.
2. "IHSA School Directory". Illinois High School Association. August 2, 2013. Retrieved August 5, 2013.
3. "HARLEM HIGH SCHOOL Enrollment". Illinois State Board of Education. Retrieved January 14, 2020.
4. "HARLEM HIGH SCHOOL - Racial/Ethnic Diversity". 2019. Retrieved February 6, 2020.
5. "HARLEM HIGH SCHOOL - Graduation Rate". 2019. Retrieved February 6, 2020.
6. "HARLEM HIGH SCHOOL - Student Mobility". 2019. Retrieved February 6, 2020.
7. "HARLEM HIGH SCHOOL - Chronic Absenteeism". 2019. Retrieved February 6, 2020.
8. "Special Programs/Resources". harlem122.org. Retrieved October 27, 2013.
9. "Athletics Home Page". harlem122.org. Retrieved October 27, 2013.
10. "Harlem Science Olympiad team wins regional competition". Rockford Register Star. Retrieved October 27, 2013.
11. "Illinois Science Olympiad 2012 State Tournament Results". Illinois Science Olympiad. Retrieved October 27, 2013.
12. "Clubs and Organizations". harlem122.org. Harlem High School. Retrieved October 27, 2013.
13. "'3 Vikings, 1 Huskie': Timeline, discography of Rockford band Cheap Trick". Rockford Register Star. April 8, 2016. Retrieved August 26, 2017.

External links

• Harlem High School's 2012 Illinois School Report Card

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