For the 2024-25 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 1,628 students in Harvey, IL.
The top ranked public high school in Harvey, IL is Thornton Township High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Harvey, IL public high school have an average math proficiency score of 7% (versus the Illinois public high school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 5% (versus the 29% statewide average). High schools in Harvey have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public high schools.
Harvey, IL public high school have a Graduation Rate of 73%, which is less than the Illinois average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Thornton Township High School, with 73% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Illinois or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public high school average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Harvey, IL (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Thornton Township High School
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
15001 Broadway Ave
Harvey, IL 60426
(708) 225-4150
Harvey, IL 60426
(708) 225-4150
Grades: 9-12
| 1,628 students
Harvey, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Early Childhood Center (Closed 2018)
Magnet School
71 E 152nd St
Harvey, IL 60426
(708) 210-2216
Harvey, IL 60426
(708) 210-2216
Grades: PK
| n/a students
191 W 155th Pl
Harvey, IL 60426
(708) 225-2205
Harvey, IL 60426
(708) 225-2205
Grades: K-5
| 162 students
Lowell-longfellow Elementary School (Closed 2018)
Magnet School
15636 Lexington Ave
Harvey, IL 60426
(708) 333-0478
Harvey, IL 60426
(708) 333-0478
Grades: K-6
| 170 students
Pace Elementary Program (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
15500 Eighth Ave
Harvey, IL 60426
(708) 331-0912
Harvey, IL 60426
(708) 331-0912
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Pace Elementary School (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
14500 Myrtle Ave, Sandburg Sch
Harvey, IL 60426
(708) 841-0432
Harvey, IL 60426
(708) 841-0432
Grades: K-6
| n/a students
14500 Myrtle Ave
Harvey, IL 60426
(708) 333-1351
Harvey, IL 60426
(708) 333-1351
Grades: K-6
| 145 students
Washington Elementary School (Closed 2018)
Magnet School
15248 Lincoln Ave
Harvey, IL 60426
(708) 225-2200
Harvey, IL 60426
(708) 225-2200
Grades: PK-5
| 248 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Harvey, IL?
The top ranked public high schools in Harvey, IL include Thornton Township High School.
How many public high schools are located in Harvey?
1 public high schools are located in Harvey.
What is the racial composition of students in Harvey?
Harvey public high schools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public high schools average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
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