Public School Review - Established 2003

Harper High School vs. Fredericksburg High School

Should you attend Harper High School or Fredericksburg High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Harper High School
23122 W Hwy 290
Harper, TX 78631
: 
6/
10
Top 50%
Fredericksburg High School
1107 Hwy 16 S
Fredericksburg, TX 78624
: 
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings

Harper High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:

Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 10%)

Fredericksburg High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:

Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
Overview
Serving 184 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 40-49% (which is approximately equal to the Texas state average of 44%). 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 10:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 1,024 students in grades 9-12, Fredericksburg 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 29% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
184 students
1,024 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Harper High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Fredericksburg High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
54% | 46%
52% | 48%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Harper High School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Fredericksburg High School.
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
74 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Harper High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Fredericksburg High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
14:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Harper High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Harper Independent School District and the state of Texas, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Fredericksburg High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Fredericksburg Independent School District and the state of Texas, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#4009 out of 8096 schools in TX
(Top 50%)
#4708 out of 8096 schools in TX
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Harper High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Fredericksburg High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
40-49%
(Top 50% in TX)
29%
(Bottom 50% in TX)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Harper High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Harper Independent School District and Texas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Fredericksburg High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Fredericksburg Independent School District and Texas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
45-49%
(Bottom 50% in TX)(21-22 School Year Data)
55%
(Top 50% in TX)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Harper High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Harper Independent School District and Texas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Fredericksburg High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Fredericksburg Independent School District and Texas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
65-69%
(Top 10% in TX)(21-22 School Year Data)
55%
(Top 30% in TX)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Harper High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Harper Independent School District and Texas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Fredericksburg High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Fredericksburg Independent School District and Texas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
≥90%
(Top 50% in TX)
97%
(Top 10% in TX)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Harper High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Harper Independent School District and Texas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Fredericksburg High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Fredericksburg Independent School District and Texas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Harper High School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Fredericksburg High School by grade.
Grade 9 Students
41
309
Grade 10 Students
48
254
Grade 11 Students
50
237
Grade 12 Students
45
224

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Harper High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Harper Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2019-20 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Fredericksburg High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Fredericksburg Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
14%
48%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Harper High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Harper Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Fredericksburg High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Fredericksburg Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Harper High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Harper Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2013-14 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Fredericksburg High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Fredericksburg Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
84%
50%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Harper High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Harper Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Fredericksburg High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Fredericksburg Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Harper High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Harper Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Fredericksburg High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Fredericksburg Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.28
0.52
This chart showcases the diversity score of Harper High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Harper Independent School District and Texas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Fredericksburg High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Fredericksburg Independent School District and Texas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
26%
44%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Harper High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Harper Independent School District and Texas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Fredericksburg High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Fredericksburg Independent School District and Texas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
8%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Harper High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Harper Independent School District and Texas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Fredericksburg High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Fredericksburg Independent School District and Texas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
FULL PROFILE
FULL PROFILE