| W.R. Harper High School | |
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| Address | |
| 6520 S. Wood St. Chicago, Illinois, 60636 USA |
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| Information | |
| School type | Public Secondary |
| Opened | 1911 |
| School district | Chicago Public Schools 299 |
| Principal | Leonetta C. Sanders |
| Grades | 7–12 |
| Gender | Coed |
| Campus type | Urban |
| Color(s) | White Red |
| Team name | Cardinals |
| Website | http://www.harperhighschool.org/ |
William R. Harper High School, is part of the Chicago Public School system. It serves the south side of Chicago, Illinois in the Englewood community. The school is named for William Rainey Harper. The majority of students are African American. Harper High School gained national attention when the school was featured on The Oprah Winfrey Show. The show discussed Harper High School's lack of computers and other essential learning tools for its students. The Rev. Jesse Jackson has been a big advocate for the school and its lack of funding.
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