Serving 2,359 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 41%). 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 18:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 2,359 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
Minority Enrollment: 75%
Graduation Rate
: 92% (Top 50% in TX)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 30% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 49% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 55% (Top 30%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Harker Heights High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,188 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.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% 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 92%, which is higher than the Texas state average of 90%.
How many students attend Harker Heights High School?
2,359 students attend Harker Heights High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
32% of Harker Heights High School students are Hispanic, 26% of students are Black, 25% of students are White, 10% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Harker Heights High School?
Harker Heights High School has a student ration of 18:1, 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?
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Quick Stats (2024-25)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 2,359 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
Minority Enrollment: 75%
Graduation Rate
: 92% (Top 50%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 30% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 49% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 55% (Top 30%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
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