Harker Heights High School

Harker Heights High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
1001 Farm to Market 2410,  Harker Heights, TX
Killeen Independent School District
3.5
3.1
2,677 Students
B+
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Mr Larry Brazzil
Student Teacher Ratio
18:1
Average SAT Score
1120
Average ACT Score
23
Math Proficiency
30%
Reading Proficiency
49%
Average GPA
3.28
Graduation Rate
92%

Niche Grade

B
Academics
B-
Teachers
B+
College Prep
C+
Administration
C
Resources/Facilities
B
Clubs and Activities
B+
Sports
C
Food
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.28
Reading Proficiency
49%
Math Proficiency
30%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
18:1
Teachers
133
Full Time Teachers
133
Teachers in First or Second Year
21.3%
College Prep
Average SAT
1120
Math
560
Verbal
560
Average ACT
23
Math
21
English
23
Reading
24
Science
23
Number of AP Courses
14
AP Pass Rate
55.2%
AP Math Enrollment
Average
AP Science Enrollment
High
Other AP Enrollment
Average
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Average

GreatSchools Rating

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Test Scores

English
17%
State Average
17%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
450:1

Student Diversity

Male
51.9%
Female
48.1%
Hispanic
32%
Black
25.8%
White
25.2%
Two or more races
9.9%
Asian or Pacific Islander
4.2%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
2.2%
Native American
<1%
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School Rankings

#25 Most Diverse Public HS in Texas
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Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
University of Texas - Austin 545 Students
Texas A&M University 493 Students
Texas State University 421 Students
Baylor University 286 Students
University of Houston 259 Students
Central Texas College 255 Students
The University of Texas at San Antonio 218 Students
University of North Texas 195 Students
Rice University 188 Students
Texas Tech University 183 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Biology 149 Students
Business 146 Students
Nursing 136 Students
Psychology 130 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 84 Students
Computer Science 70 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 53 Students
Kinesiology and Exercise Science 52 Students
Education 49 Students
Criminology 42 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.5 546 Reviews
4.0 Senior
10/9/2024
Harker Heights high school is a great highschool, in my opinion it's the best in the area. The best thing about HHHS is the teachers, no matter the year I haven't had a teacher that i have had problems with, of course there are some teachers that I have better relationships with. Even though that is true I've never disliked one teacher because of the way they teach their class with open hands, patience, and having fun with the little time we have.
4.0 Alum
5/22/2024
Harker Heights High School has been an amazing place for me to learn and grow as a student. From amazing teachers to student run organizations, Heights has allowed me to discover my interests while simultaneously preparing me for college. The time I spent here has been immensely special to me, as I've met some truly amazing people, and I wouldn't trade it for anything.
4.0 Senior
3/12/2024
I am a student with mental health issues and learning disabilities at Harker Heights High School. My experience here with my disabilities has been hard at times but they have an amazing program and teachers that helps students like me succeed in school.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.1 7 Reviews
1.0 parent
8/16/2022
So grateful my child is now attending CHS. Had horrible experiences at this place. Also grateful Business teacher did not follow over to CHS. She is the laziest teacher I have ever heard of. Doesn't do any teaching!
1.0 parent
10/9/2021
KISD is a Joke you are better off trying Belton or Copperas Cove. There is so much favoritism in KISD that your child just gets screwed over if you aren't faculty. There is nothing you can do and no one to complain to since your child would get punished. Go to another District and stay away from Har...
3.0 parent
6/25/2017
My child was a transfer student from Missouri. Totally different experience. Never once did I get a chance to meet the teachers. Missouri had student lead parent confernces at least 3 times a year. I figured it would be the same here and we would get to make one second semester but nothing. My stude...
5.0 other
5/25/2016
Are you kidding me...we've been very successful here! In high school don't kid yourself...if your kids are studying they're doing fine. This school does not seem to have a lot of drama which is nice.

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