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Harlem UD 122

Illinois · Public School District
11
Schools
6,178
Students
$20,135
Per-Pupil Spend
+40% nat'l
60.4%
Free Lunch Rate
+8pp vs nat'l
Graduation Rate
District Overview

Harlem UD 122 is a public school district in Illinois serving 6,178 students across 11 schools. It includes 9 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high schools. Per-pupil spending of $20,135 is above average for a US public school district. 60% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic need in the community. Opportunity scores across its schools are limited, with a district median of 42/100.

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All Schools (11)
Elementary Schools9 schools
Middle School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Harlem Middle School07–08957
High School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Harlem High School09–121,875
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$20,135+40% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
47%
41%
State
46.8%
Local (property tax)
41.1%
Federal
12.1%

Funding is shared between state (47%) and local sources (41%), with limited federal reliance.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
11
Schools
6,178
Students
60%
Free Lunch
$20K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate
Opportunity Score42/100
Strengths & Considerations
High per-student investment
Spends $20,135 per pupil — 40% above the national average of $14,347.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Harlem UD 122?
Harlem UD 122 has 11 public schools, serving a total of 6,178 students.
How much does Harlem UD 122 spend per student?
Harlem UD 122 spends $20,135 per pupil — 40% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Harlem UD 122?
60% of students in Harlem UD 122 qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Harlem UD 122?
No, Harlem UD 122 does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Harlem UD 122 serve?
Harlem UD 122 serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Harlem UD 122?
The median opportunity score across schools in Harlem UD 122 is 42/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.