Harrison Preparatory School

Harrison Preparatory School

Public Middle, High School | Grade 6-12
9103 Lakewood Dr SW,  Lakewood, WA
Clover Park School District
3.7
3.8
716 Students
B+
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Lisa Boyd
Student Teacher Ratio
19:1
Average SAT Score
1180
Average ACT Score
25
Math Proficiency
35%
Reading Proficiency
60%
Average GPA
3.4
Graduation Rate
90%

Niche Grade

B
Academics
B+
Teachers
A-
College Prep
B+
Administration
B
Resources/Facilities
C+
Clubs and Activities
B-
Food
Source: Niche
Niche Grades

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.4
Reading Proficiency
60%
Math Proficiency
35%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
19:1
Teachers
39
Full Time Teachers
39
Teachers in First or Second Year
24.3%
College Prep
Average SAT
1180
Math
580
Verbal
600
Average ACT
25
Math
23
English
25
Reading
25
Science
25
Number of AP Courses
4
AP Pass Rate
30.8%
AP Math Enrollment
Low
AP Science Enrollment
Very Low
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Very Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Very Low

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Math
34.9%
State Average
41.7%
Science
42.3%
State Average
49.7%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
372:1

Student Diversity

Female
53.5%
Male
46.5%
Hispanic
45.3%
White
28.2%
Two or more races
10.5%
Black
7.7%
Asian or Pacific Islander
5.6%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
2.3%
Native American
<1%

School Rankings

#14 Best HS for the Arts in Washington
#57 Most Diverse Public HS in Washington
Source: Niche

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
IB Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
University of Washington 143 Students
Pacific Lutheran University 82 Students
Washington State University 77 Students
University of Washington - Tacoma 64 Students
Central Washington University 50 Students
Seattle University 50 Students
University of Puget Sound 42 Students
Western Washington University 37 Students
Eastern Washington University 36 Students
Seattle Pacific University 33 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Biology 27 Students
Business 26 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 23 Students
Psychology 22 Students
Computer Science 20 Students
Nursing 16 Students
Chemistry 16 Students
Biochemistry and Molecular Biology 15 Students
Computer Software Engineering 12 Students
Political Science and Government 10 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.7 75 Reviews
4.0 Senior
12/11/2024
Harrison preparatory school is a really diverse school that is free to attend. It is really helpful to get students to be ready for college by preparing them to be successful although this does limit some other areas like sports and clubs offered.
5.0 Senior
11/16/2020
I LOVE my school! I have had many of the same teachers and advisors throughout my middle and high school career. I feel well known and cared about personally by them. I feel that my education has been challenging and excellent. I feel well prepared and supported by my teachers for my next life steps.
4.0 Sophomore
10/12/2018
Very good ib school, but there's no sports. A lot of clubs, some are academic based and some are for fun. The students and teachers have good relationships. It's very crowded because it has grades 6-12 and they aren't separated at most assemblies or in the hallways.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.8 18 Reviews
3.0 parent
10/11/2022
We were excited our daughter made it into this school as her teachers had recommended it for her. Shortly after her first month she said she was 'gender fluid'. When asked what that meant she simply replied that what she had been told by her teachers. I think we have more pressing issues in our scho...
4.0 student
9/6/2021
I’ve been at HP for 3 years, currently on my 4th year. I’m in 9th grade. For middle school, the teachers are much stricter because they want them to have “structure”. Once you get to high school, the teachers are much more chill and it’s a lot easier to manage all the homework and social interaction...
5.0 parent
2/26/2019
We love this school, our experience so far is amazing. Academics are highly encouraged and I do love that.
5.0 parent
2/17/2019
My daughter went from homeschooling since K to 7th grade at HP, and has been very successful so far. Her teachers are supportive, relatable, and engaging. Overall, she enjoys school at HP. It has been a great experience for her.

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Harrison Preparatory School is a public school for students in grades 6-12 in Lakewood, WA and is served by the Clover Park School District in Washington. The school has a total enrollment of 716 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 19:1. Academic records show that 35% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 60% are proficient in reading. Harrison Preparatory School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 5 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.4, the graduation rate is 90%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1180 and an ACT score of 25. The average home value in this area is $474,541. Discover additional schools in the area, like Clover Park High School, Mount Tahoma High School, Industrial Design Engineering and Art (IDEA) High School, and more. Learn more about what Lakewood has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Harrison Preparatory School.

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