Is Harper High School a good school?

Harper High School ranks 322 nd of 1987 Texas high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Harper High School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 184 students attended Harper High School.

What is the racial makeup of Harper High School?

Students at Harper High School are 84% White, 14% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races.

What schools feed into Harper High School?

Harper High School is fed by the following schools: Elementary : Harper Elementary Middle : Harper Middle

Harper High School

Summary:

Harper High School is a public high school serving grades 9-12 in the small town of Harper, Texas. With a relatively small student population of 188, the school stands out for its strong academic performance, high graduation rates, and dedicated Gifted and Talented program.

Academically, Harper High School consistently outperforms the state and district averages on STAAR End-of-Course exams, with particularly high proficiency rates in subjects like Algebra I, Biology, and English. The school's four-year graduation rates have ranged from 95.5% to 100% over the past five years, significantly higher than the state average. Additionally, Harper High School has very low dropout rates, ranging from 0% to 0.6%, which is substantially lower than nearby schools. The school's small student-teacher ratio, ranging from 8.7 to 9.4, may contribute to its academic success.

While Harper High School's student population is predominantly White, the percentage of Hispanic students has increased slightly in recent years. The school's performance on STAAR exams varies across different student subgroups, with White students outperforming their Hispanic peers. Compared to nearby schools like Tivy High School and Hill Country High School, Harper High School serves a smaller and less diverse student population, but it maintains higher academic metrics and lower dropout rates.

Detail:

Public 9-12

23122 W Hwy 290
Harper, TX 78631

(830) 864-4044

District: Harper Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
322^nd of 1,987 Texas High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $13,685

Feeder schools for Harper High School:

Elementary:	Harper Elementary
Middle:	Harper Middle

Student/teacher ratio: 9.9

Number of students: 184

Racial breakdown:

White:

83.7%

Hispanic:

14.1%

Two or more races:

2.2%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 32.1%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Harper High School ranks better than 83.8% of high schools in Texas. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 74.38. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Harper High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (83.7%), Hispanic (14.1%), two or more races (2.2%). (See more...)

Compare Details 32.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Harper High School is 9.9. (See more...)

Compare Harper High School employs 18.5 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Harper High School is $13,685.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Harper High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Harper High School 322^nd of 1987 Texas public high schools. (See Harper High School in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Special Education students:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Hispanic students:

White students:

Harper Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Harper Independent School District (Isd) 95^th of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Harper High School

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Rank History for all students at Harper High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2004	78.52	141^st	1427	90.1%
2005	85.39	52^nd	1429	96.4%
2006	78.54	169^th	1430	88.2%
2007	81.85	108^th	1497	92.8%
2008	72.26	324^th	1510	78.5%
2009	75.74	225^th	1539	85.4%
2010	77.80	132^nd	1568	91.6%
2011	75.94	191^st	1672	88.6%
2012	77.84	123^rd	1603	92.3%
2013	76.05	211^th	1652	87.2%
2014	79.16	148^th	1734	91.5%
2015	71.22	358^th	1743	79.5%
2016	69.05	407^th	1762	76.9%
2017	65.92	436^th	1777	75.5%
2018	60.63	557^th	1797	69.0%
2019	68.09	421^st	1857	77.3%
2021	65.67	515^th	1861	72.3%
2022	62.88	544^th	1876	71.0%
2023	71.29	396^th	1961	79.8%
2024	74.38	322^nd	1987	83.8%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Harper High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	8.49	1262^nd	1278	1.3%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Harper High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	47.63	538^th	1347	60.1%
2019	72.96	178^th	1357	86.9%
2021	37.17	836^th	1382	39.5%
2022	21.90	1259^th	1418	11.2%
2023	49.17	603^rd	1478	59.2%
2024	36.27	999^th	1547	35.4%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Harper High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	47.54	837^th	1794	53.3%
2019	56.57	599^th	1818	67.1%
2021	53.01	722^nd	1848	60.9%
2022	44.92	908^th	1847	50.8%
2023	73.86	259^th	1897	86.3%
2024	70.60	272^nd	1883	85.6%

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Rank History for Female students at Harper High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	65.08	494^th	1781	72.3%
2019	71.88	351^st	1798	80.5%
2021	78.32	234^th	1815	87.1%
2022	76.52	238^th	1841	87.1%
2023	75.13	282^nd	1891	85.1%

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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Harper High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	71.78	287^th	1137	74.8%
2019	74.29	1^st	1145	99.9%
2021	80.32	7^th	1177	99.4%
2022	72.82	80^th	1172	93.2%
2023	64.20	525^th	1182	55.6%

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Rank History for At Risk students at Harper High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	50.26	661^st	1784	62.9%
2019	59.55	484^th	1810	73.3%
2021	53.78	638^th	1829	65.1%
2022	25.12	1451^st	1837	21.0%

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Rank History for Male students at Harper High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	51.70	751^st	1803	58.3%
2019	62.06	536^th	1824	70.6%
2021	55.68	696^th	1840	62.2%
2022	51.34	767^th	1853	58.6%
2023	63.20	560^th	1913	70.7%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Harper High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	40.16	984^th	1691	41.8%
2019	45.14	898^th	1714	47.6%
2021	23.15	1389^th	1743	20.3%
2022	20.84	1448^th	1762	17.8%
2023	32.39	1223^rd	1820	32.8%
2024	54.32	639^th	1804	64.6%

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Rank History for White students at Harper High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	50.40	739^th	1539	52.0%
2019	57.10	585^th	1526	61.7%
2021	58.08	553^rd	1510	63.4%
2022	55.91	564^th	1525	63.0%
2023	63.24	467^th	1576	70.4%
2024	69.18	308^th	1556	80.2%

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Data source: test scores: Texas Education Agency, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Texas Education Agency

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Enrollment information for Harper High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1989	126	0	0	15	2	n/a	n/a	143
1990	132	0	0	14	0	n/a	n/a	146
1991	138	2	0	14	0	n/a	n/a	154
1992	134	1	0	19	0	n/a	n/a	154
1993	135	1	0	14	0	n/a	n/a	150
1994	144	1	0	15	0	n/a	n/a	160
1995	84	2	0	7	0	n/a	n/a	93
1996	84	2	0	7	0	n/a	n/a	93
1997	97	1	0	8	0	n/a	n/a	106
1998	98	1	0	12	0	n/a	n/a	111
1999	103	1	0	8	0	n/a	n/a	112
2000	120	0	0	9	2	n/a	n/a	131
2001	130	1	0	12	0	n/a	n/a	143
2002	146	2	0	16	0	n/a	n/a	164
2003	146	2	0	16	0	n/a	n/a	164
2004	148	3	0	17	0	n/a	n/a	168
2005	151	3	0	26	1	n/a	n/a	181
2006	158	2	0	33	2	n/a	n/a	195
2007	156	1	2	35	2	n/a	n/a	196
2008	170	1	3	34	2	n/a	n/a	210
2009	173	1	2	37	0	n/a	n/a	213
2010	178	1	0	43	1	n/a	n/a	223
2011	167	0	1	36	0	0	1	205
2012	160	1	0	31	0	0	0	192
2013	170	2	0	28	1	0	1	202
2014	176	2	0	25	2	0	2	207
2015	181	1	0	26	3	1	1	213
2016	179	1	0	24	2	1	0	207
2017	166	1	0	26	2	1	0	196
2018	161	1	1	26	1	1	2	193
2019	160	0	1	19	1	0	1	182
2020	149	0	0	18	1	0	2	170
2021	146	0	0	22	0	0	1	169
2022	161	0	0	23	0	0	2	186
2023	163	0	0	23	0	0	2	188
2024	154	0	0	26	0	0	4	184

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Harper High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	143	n/a	n/a	n/a
1990	146	15.0	9.7	n/a
1991	154	14.8	10.4	n/a
1992	154	15.3	10.0	29.2
1993	150	15.0	10.0	36.7
1994	160	17.2	9.3	26.9
1995	93	11.3	8.2	29
1996	93	11.3	8.2	29
1997	106	11.6	9.1	29.2
1998	111	13.6	8.2	33.3
1999	112	12.6	8.9	38.4
2000	131	12.4	10.6	37.4
2001	143	13.2	10.8	30.8
2002	164	15.7	10.4	36
2003	164	15.7	10.4	36
2004	168	16.6	10.1	28.6
2005	181	18.6	9.7	32.6
2006	195	19.1	10.2	30.3
2007	196	21.4	9.2	31.1
2008	210	20.1	10.4	30.5
2009	213	19.8	10.7	28.6
2010	223	21.4	10.3	35
2011	205	21.2	9.6	37.1
2012	192	20.7	9.2	35.4
2013	202	20.6	9.8	34.2
2014	207	20.7	9.9	32.4
2015	213	21.0	10.1	25.8
2016	207	22.0	9.4	30.4
2017	196	20.1	9.7	29.6
2018	193	19.9	9.6	27.5
2019	182	21.9	8.3	27.5
2020	170	21.0	8.0	23.5
2021	169	19.1	8.8	27.2
2022	186	21.2	8.7	22
2023	188	19.9	9.4	29.3
2024	184	18.5	9.9	32.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Harper High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	143	n/a	n/a	n/a
1990	146	15.0	9.7	n/a
1991	154	14.8	10.4	n/a
1992	154	15.3	10.0	29.2
1993	150	15.0	10.0	36.7
1994	160	17.2	9.3	26.9
1995	93	11.3	8.2	29
1996	93	11.3	8.2	29
1997	106	11.6	9.1	29.2
1998	111	13.6	8.2	33.3
1999	112	12.6	8.9	38.4
2000	131	12.4	10.6	37.4
2001	143	13.2	10.8	30.8
2002	164	15.7	10.4	36
2003	164	15.7	10.4	36
2004	168	16.6	10.1	28.6
2005	181	18.6	9.7	32.6
2006	195	19.1	10.2	30.3
2007	196	21.4	9.2	31.1
2008	210	20.1	10.4	30.5
2009	213	19.8	10.7	28.6
2010	223	21.4	10.3	35
2011	205	21.2	9.6	37.1
2012	192	20.7	9.2	35.4
2013	202	20.6	9.8	34.2
2014	207	20.7	9.9	32.4
2015	213	21.0	10.1	25.8
2016	207	22.0	9.4	30.4
2017	196	20.1	9.7	29.6
2018	193	19.9	9.6	27.5
2019	182	21.9	8.3	27.5
2020	170	21.0	8.0	23.5
2021	169	19.1	8.8	27.2
2022	186	21.2	8.7	22
2023	188	19.9	9.4	29.3
2024	184	18.5	9.9	32.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Harper High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$734 (5.5%)	$12,591 (94.5%)	$13,325
2020	$759 (5.6%)	$12,713 (94.4%)	$13,472
2021	$789 (5.8%)	$12,896 (94.2%)	$13,685

Data source: Texas Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Harper High School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 421^st of 1857 High schools	Ranks 396^th of 1961 High schools	2.5%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
End of Course Algebra I (Harper High School)	47	55	8%
End of Course Algebra I (Harper Independent School District (Isd))	49	56	7%
End of Course Algebra I (Texas)	62	45	17%
End of Course Biology (Harper High School)	70	78	8%
End of Course Biology (Harper Independent School District (Isd))	70	78	8%
End of Course Biology (Texas)	63	57	6%
End of Course English I Reading (Harper High School)	64	83	19%
End of Course English I Reading (Harper Independent School District (Isd))	64	83	19%
End of Course English I Reading (Texas)	49	54	5%
End of Course English II Reading (Harper High School)	70	71	1%
End of Course English II Reading (Harper Independent School District (Isd))	70	71	1%
End of Course English II Reading (Texas)	51	56	5%
End of Course U.S. History (Harper High School)	95	74	21%
End of Course U.S. History (Harper Independent School District (Isd))	95	74	21%
End of Course U.S. History (Texas)	75	71	4%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	182	188	3.3%
African American	0	0
American Indian	1	0	100%
Asian	1	0	100%
Hispanic	19	23	21.1%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	160	163	1.9%
Two or More Races	1	2	100%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	27.5%	29.3%	1.8%

Schools Near Harper High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				STAAR EOC Algebra I (2024)	STAAR EOC Biology (2024)	STAAR EOC English I Reading (2024)	STAAR EOC English II Reading (2024)	STAAR EOC U.S. History (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2021)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	STAAR EOC Algebra I End of Course	STAAR EOC Biology End of Course	STAAR EOC English I Reading End of Course	STAAR EOC English II Reading End of Course	STAAR EOC U.S. History End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Harper High School	Public	9-12	23122 W Hwy 290	Harper	78631	Gillespie County	Harper Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(830) 864-4044	184	19	9.9	32.1%	154 (83.7%)	0 (0.0%)	26 (14.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (2.2%)	74.4	322^nd of 1987 public high schools	83.8%		71.3	396^th of 1961 public high schools	79.8%	74	47.4	80.7	84.2	81.8	77.1	$13,685	$789	$12,896
Pathways 3h Campus	Public, Charter	6-12	110 Youth Ranch Cir	Mountain Home	78058	Kerr County	University Of Texas University Charter School	Yes	No	(n/a)	No	(512) 560-8132	9	2	4.5		3 (33.3%)	2 (22.2%)	4 (44.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)						$17,682	$4,992	$12,690
Ingram Tom Moore High School	Public	9-12	510 Hwy 39	Ingram	78025	Kerr County	Ingram Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(830) 367-4111	423	33	12.6	61.2%	237 (56.0%)	1 (0.2%)	173 (40.9%)	3 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (2.1%)	54.6	823^rd of 1987 public high schools	58.6%		63.3	607^th of 1961 public high schools	69.0%	216	42.9	57.7	63.8	74.3	40.9	$15,951	$1,270	$14,682
Hill Country High School	Public	10-12	1200 Sidney Baker St	Kerrville	78028	Kerr County	Kerrville Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(830) 257-2232	38	4	9.5	68.4%	18 (47.4%)	1 (2.6%)	15 (39.5%)	2 (5.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (5.3%)								(n/a)					46.7	$16,650	$833	$15,818
Kerrville Disciplinary Alternative School	Public	5-12	1010 Barnett St	Kerrville	78028	Kerr County	Kerrville Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(830) 257-1332	0	4	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Tivy High School	Public	9-12	3250 Loop 534	Kerrville	78028	Kerr County	Kerrville Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(830) 257-2212	1,395	95	14.7	45.9%	692 (49.6%)	21 (1.5%)	646 (46.3%)	13 (0.9%)	2 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (1.5%)	57.1	755^th of 1987 public high schools	62.0%		55.3	785^th of 1961 public high schools	60.0%	30	20.8	64.4	62.1	60.8	82.0	$9,417	$1,221	$8,195

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Schools Near Harper High School