Harker Heights High School
School Overview
Harker Heights High School is a public school located in Harker Heights, Texas. It is a school in Killeen Independent School District district.
According to the Texas state assessment result, 37% of students are proficient in Math learning and 57% of students are proficient in English/language arts learning.
It has 2,550 students through grade 9 to 12. The students to teacher ratio is 17 to 1 where a total of 150 teachers are teaching for the school.
Student Population
A total of 2,550 students are attending Harker Heights High School. By gender, there are 1,276 and 1,274 female students at the school.
Gifted/Talented Programs
Harker Heights High School offers the gifted and talented program. Total 121 students are identified and enrolled in the programs.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 31 | 18 | 13 |
| Asian | 11 | 4 | 7 |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Black | 12 | 5 | 7 |
| White | 49 | 18 | 31 |
| Two or More Races | 14 | 5 | 9 |
| IDEA program | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Total | 121 | 52 | 69 |
Teachers & Staffs
Total 150 full-time (or equivalent) teachers work for Harker Heights High School and the students to teacher ratio is 17 to 1. 94.7% of teachers are certified. 78.0% of teachers have 3 or more years teaching experiences.
| Headcount | Note | |
|---|---|---|
| Total FTE of Teachers | 150 | Students per teacher: 17 to 1 |
| Teachers who are certified | 142 | 94.7% |
| Teachers who are not certified | 8 | 5.3% |
| Teachers in their first year of teaching | 23 | 15.3% |
| Teachers in their second year of teaching | 10 | 6.7% |
| School counselors | 6 | Students per counselor: 425 to 1 |
| Law Enforcement Officer | 3 | - |
| Security guards | - | - |
| Nurses | 2 | - |
| Psychologists | - | - |
| Social workers | - | - |
Social/Economic Characteristics
| Value | |
|---|---|
| Total Households | 71,216 Households |
| Population | 198,705 |
| Male | 109,579 |
| Female | 102,321 |
| Child Population | 71,952 |
| Total Housing Units | 84,321 Units |
| Average House Value | $139,100 |
| Average Rent Cost | $961 |
| Unemployment Rate | 9.70% |
| Average Household Income | $52,182 |
| Heath Insurance Coverage | 88.53% |
| Internet Coverage | 100.00%% |
Advanced Placement Programs
Harker Heights High School offers 14 advanced placement (AP) programs. Total 419 students are enrolled in at least one (1) AP programs. 369 students are participating the SAT and/or ACT test program at Harker Heights High School.
| Number of Students Enrolled | Percent Enrolled | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of AP program offered | 14 Programs | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP programs | 419 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Math programs | 107 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Science programs | 158 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Other programs | 319 | |
| Number of Students SAT/ACT Participation | 369 | |
Academic Achievement
Achievement
Public Schools in Killeen Independent School District
In Killeen Independent School District, 62 schools are serving students in its area. The next lists are showing the public schools by offering level.