Marengo High School vs. Harvard High School
Should you attend Marengo High School or Harvard 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
Top Rankings
Marengo High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
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Most improved public schools
Harvard High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
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Student Attention
Overview
Serving 685 students in grades 9-12, Marengo High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is approximately equal to the Illinois state average of 27%). 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 15:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 815 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 6-9% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 27%). 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 10:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
685 students
815 students
Total Classroom Teachers
47 teachers
78 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
10:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1255 out of 3542 schools in IL
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#2897 out of 3542 schools in IL
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
6-9%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
10-14%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
25-29%
Graduation Rate
85-89%
75-79%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
139
205
Grade 10 Students
194
198
Grade 11 Students
162
212
Grade 12 Students
190
200
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
29%
74%
% Black
1%
n/a
% White
67%
24%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
1%
Diversity Score
0.47
0.40
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
22%
77%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
5%