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Harvard High School vs. Marengo High School

Should you attend Harvard High School or Marengo High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Harvard High School
1103 N Jefferson St
Harvard, IL 60033
: 
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Marengo High School
110 Franks Rd
Marengo, IL 60152
: 
8/
10
Top 30%
Top Rankings

Harvard High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:

Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 20%)
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Overview
Serving 816 students in grades 9-12, Harvard High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10-14% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 685 students in grades 9-12, Marengo High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is approximately equal to the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
816 students
685 students
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% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
53% | 47%
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Total Classroom Teachers
71 teachers
44 teachers
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Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
16:1
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Test Scores

#2529 out of 3426 schools in IL
(Bottom 50%)
#917 out of 3426 schools in IL
(Top 30%)
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10-14%
(Bottom 50% in IL)(20-21 School Year Data)
35-39%
(Top 30% in IL)(20-21 School Year Data)
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Harvard High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Illinois by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Marengo High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Illinois by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
10-14%
(Bottom 50% in IL)
30-34%
(Top 50% in IL)
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Harvard High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Illinois by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Marengo High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Illinois by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
25-29%
(Bottom 50% in IL)
65-69%
(Top 20% in IL)
70-74%
(Bottom 50% in IL)
85-89%
(Top 50% in IL)
This chart displays graduation rate of Harvard High School and public school graduation rate of Illinois by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
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Students by Grade

Students by Grade
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Grade 9 Students
266
176
Grade 10 Students
188
202
Grade 11 Students
182
137
Grade 12 Students
180
170

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
n/a
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% Hispanic
71%
27%
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% Black
2%
1%
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% White
26%
69%
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% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
3%
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0.43
0.45
This chart displays the diversity score of Harvard High School and the public school average diversity score of Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
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Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
77%
22%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Harvard High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Marengo High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
10%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Harvard High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Marengo High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
 
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