Serving 186 students in grades 9-12, Harper High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 186 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 13%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 50% in TX)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Harper High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Harper High School's student population of 186 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
186 students
![This chart displays total students of Harper High School by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays total students of Harper High School by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images3.publicschoolreview.com/charts/total_students/79000/78732/harper-high-school-chart-3BkbBs.png)
Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings
Harper High School ranks within the top 50% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Harper High School is 0.23, which is less 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
#3557 out of 8188 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
41%
![This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Harper High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Texas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Harper High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Texas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images3.publicschoolreview.com/charts/math_percent/79000/78732/harper-high-school-chart-h5ilYO.png)
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
51%
![This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Harper High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Texas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Harper High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Texas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images3.publicschoolreview.com/charts/rla_percent/79000/78732/harper-high-school-chart-b0jFF90.png)
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
46%
![This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Harper High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Texas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Harper High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Texas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images3.publicschoolreview.com/charts/sci_percent/79000/78732/harper-high-school-chart-nisDF5.png)
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
![This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Harper High School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Texas by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data. This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Harper High School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Texas by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.](http://images3.publicschoolreview.com/charts/asian_islander_ethnicity/79000/78732/harper-high-school-chart-jp4pY5.png)
Hispanic
12%
53%
![This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Harper High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Texas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Harper High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Texas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images3.publicschoolreview.com/charts/hispanic_students_ethnicity/79000/78732/harper-high-school-chart-lgl5AR.png)
Black
n/a
13%
![This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Harper High School and the percentage of Black public school students in Texas by year, with the latest 2013-14 school year data. This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Harper High School and the percentage of Black public school students in Texas by year, with the latest 2013-14 school year data.](http://images3.publicschoolreview.com/charts/black_students_ethnicity/79000/78732/harper-high-school-chart-PN7cRB.png)
White
87%
26%
![This chart displays the percentage of White students in Harper High School and the percentage of White public school students in Texas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays the percentage of White students in Harper High School and the percentage of White public school students in Texas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images3.publicschoolreview.com/charts/white_students_ethnicity/79000/78732/harper-high-school-chart-3BkbCl.png)
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
![This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Harper High School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Texas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Harper High School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Texas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images3.publicschoolreview.com/charts/two_or_more_races_students_ethnicity/79000/78732/harper-high-school-chart-uvFLDo.png)
All Ethnic Groups
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![This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Texas. This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Texas.](http://images3.publicschoolreview.com/charts/state_ethnicity_school/79000/78732/harper-high-school-chart-qErqzy.png)
![This chart displays the diversity score of Harper High School and the public school average diversity score of Texas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays the diversity score of Harper High School and the public school average diversity score of Texas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images3.publicschoolreview.com/charts/diversity_score/79000/78732/harper-high-school-chart-EHv7pb.png)
Graduation Rate
≥90%
90%
![This chart displays graduation rate of Harper High School and public school graduation rate of Texas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays graduation rate of Harper High School and public school graduation rate of Texas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images3.publicschoolreview.com/charts/graduation_rate/79000/78732/harper-high-school-chart-b5MEOwX.png)
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
21%
57%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
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School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Harper High School's ranking?
Harper High School is ranked #3557 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of Harper High School?
The graduation rate of Harper High School is 90%, which is equal to the Texas state average of 90%.
How many students attend Harper High School?
186 students attend Harper High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Harper High School students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Harper High School?
Harper High School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Harper High School offer ?
Harper High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Harper High School part of?
Harper High School is part of Harper ISD School District.
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