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The Harker School
  • Private
  • SAN JOSE, CA
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The Harker School

#7 in Best High Schools for STEM in America
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    A+
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?Data Sources
    1. Academics
      A+
    2. Diversity
      B+
    3. Teachers
      A+
    4. College Prep
      A+
    5. Clubs & Activities
      A
    6. Sports
      C+
    harker.org
    (408) 249-2510
    500 SARATOGA AVENUE
    SAN JOSE, CA 95129
    About The Harker School...

    Applying

    Application Deadline
    January 6
    Application Fee
    $100
    Interview Required
    Yes
    Required/Recommended Tests
    ISEE, SSAT

    Tuition

    Yearly Tuition
    $56,650
    Tuition is for the highest grade offered and may have changed for the current school year. For more information, please contact the school.
    Received Financial Aid
    6%
    Average Financial Aid
    $27,754

    From The Harker School

    Since 1893, The Harker School has believed the best way to prepare students for the future is to provide an environment that brings out their best in the academic, extracurricular, and personal domains. With a thriving global education program, arts and athletics a crucial part of the curriculum, superb faculty, and flexible course placement, Harker offers rich opportunities for students to discover and nurture their own talents, develop self-confidence, and unleash their creative potentials, fostering a challenging and supportive environment where inspiration has no limits.

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    Academics

    Average Graduation Rate
    100%
    Average SAT
    1490
    428 responses
    Average ACT
    33
    143 responses
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    A Learning Environment Like No Other

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    Harker’s tailored academic placement, small class sizes, teachers who are subject specialists and ongoing support ensures our students are challenged, encouraged and inspired to be their personal and academic best. The upper school includes an incubator program in our business and entrepreneurship department, a performing arts conservatory certificate program, 115 electives and 65 clubs.

    Culture & Safety

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    Students

    Diversity
    B+
    Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
    Students
    1,972
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    Teachers

    Student-Teacher Ratio
    6:1
    National
    17:1
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    Clubs & Activities

    Clubs & Activities
    A
    Based on student and parent reviews of clubs and activities.
    Girls Athletic Participation
    High
    Boys Athletic Participation
    Average
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    Living in the Area

    West San Jose
    A
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?Data Sources
    1. Cost of Living
      D+
    2. Good for Families
      A
    3. Housing
      C minus
    Median Household Income
    $159,993
    National
    $69,021
    Median Rent
    $2,651
    National
    $1,163
    Median Home Value
    $1,443,631
    National
    $244,900
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