The men's high jump event was part of the track and field athletics programme at the 1924 Summer Olympics.

The event was won by Harold Osborn of the United States, the nation's seventh consecutive victory in the men's high jump.

The heavy favorites in 1924 were Harold Osborn and Leroy Brown of the United States, who "were the dominant jumpers in 1924, with 15 of the best 16 marks on the world lists.

The United States appeared for the seventh time, having competed at each edition of the Olympic men's high jump to that point.

This height was equaled by Leroy Brown, but finally Harold Osborn again improved the Olympic record with 1.98 metres.