Harker Heights High School is a public high school located in Harker Heights, Texas and classified as a 6A school by the University Interscholastic League. It is one of six high schools in Killeen Independent School District located in western Bell County.
Serving 2,192 students in grades 9-12, Harker Heights High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 49% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 2,192 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 74%
- Graduation Rate: 91% (Top 50% in TX)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 30% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 49% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 55% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: Harker Heights High School serves the southeast part of Harker Heights, TX, covering an area of approximately 34.8 square miles. Families can typically expect a drive of about 10-12 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located 5.5 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Harker Heights High School's student population of 2,192 students has declined by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 127 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
2,192 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
127 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Harker Heights High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Harker Heights High School is 0.76, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#5360 out of 8096 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
44%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
4%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
31%
54%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Black
26%
13%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
White
26%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
2%
n/a
Two or more races
11%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
91%
90.3%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)27.8%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
56%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
White, Black, Red
School Mascot
Knights
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Harker Heights High School's ranking?
Harker Heights High School is ranked #5360 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Harker Heights High School often compared to?
Harker Heights High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Belton High School, Georgetown High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of Harker Heights High School?
The graduation rate of Harker Heights High School is 91%, which is higher than the Texas state average of 90.3%.
How many students attend Harker Heights High School?
2,192 students attend Harker Heights High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
31% of Harker Heights High School students are Hispanic, 26% of students are Black, 26% of students are White, 11% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Harker Heights High School?
Harker Heights High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Harker Heights High School offer ?
Harker Heights High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Harker Heights High School part of?
Harker Heights High School is part of Killeen Independent School District.
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