Harwood Career Prep High School

3013 First Ave
Evansville, IN 47710
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 755 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Harwood Career Prep High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 17% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 36% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Indiana state average of 35% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 755 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 41%
  • : 25% (Btm 50% in IN)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 17% (Btm 50%)
  • : 36% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education

School Overview

Harwood Career Prep High School's student population of 755 students has grown by 170% over five school years.
The teacher population of 43 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
755 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers
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School Rankings

Harwood Career Prep High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,755 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Harwood Career Prep High School is 0.59, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.54. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
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State Level (IN)
#1337 out of 1755 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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17%
36%
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36%
43%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
15:1
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American Indian
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Asian
1%
3%
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Hispanic
4%
14%
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Black
22%
13%
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White
59%
65%
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Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
13%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.59
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25%
87%
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Eligible for Free Lunch
47%
39%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
6%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Harwood Career Prep High School's ranking?
Harwood Career Prep High School is ranked #1337 out of 1,755 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Indiana.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
17% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% IN state average), while 36% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% IN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Harwood Career Prep High School?
The graduation rate of Harwood Career Prep High School is 25%, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 87%.
How many students attend Harwood Career Prep High School?
755 students attend Harwood Career Prep High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Harwood Career Prep High School students are White, 22% of students are Black, 13% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Harwood Career Prep High School?
Harwood Career Prep High School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Harwood Career Prep High School offer ?
Harwood Career Prep High School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Harwood Career Prep High School part of?
Harwood Career Prep High School is part of Evansville Vanderburgh School Corp School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 755 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 41%
  • : 25% (Btm 50%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 17% (Btm 50%)
  • : 36% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education

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