For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 943 students in Harwood Heights, IL.
The top-ranked public high school in Harwood Heights, IL is Ridgewood Comm High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Harwood Heights, IL public high school have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Illinois public high school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 29% statewide average). High schools in Harwood Heights have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Illinois public high schools.
Harwood Heights, IL public high school have a Graduation Rate of 93%, which is more than the Illinois average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Ridgewood Comm High School, with 93% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Illinois or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public high school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Harwood Heights, IL (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Ridgewood Comm High School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
7500 W Montrose Ave
Harwood Heights, IL 60706
(708) 456-4242
Harwood Heights, IL 60706
(708) 456-4242
Gr: 9-12 | 943 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Harwood Heights, IL?
The top-ranked public high schools in Harwood Heights, IL include Ridgewood Comm High School.
How many public high schools are located in Harwood Heights?
1 public high schools are located in Harwood Heights.
What is the racial composition of students in Harwood Heights?
Harwood Heights public high schools minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public high schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
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