HARRISBURG COLLEGE & CAREER PREPARATORY SCHOOL
HARRISBURG COLLEGE & CAREER PREPARATORY SCHOOL is a public charter high school that is part of the HARRISBURG SCHOOL DISTRICT school district, located in HARRISBURG, AR with about 375 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. With about 31 teachers, HARRISBURG COLLEGE & CAREER PREPARATORY SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 12:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
HARRISBURG COLLEGE & CAREER PREPARATORY SCHOOL, located in Harrisburg, Arkansas, is a specialized educational institution operating under the Harrisburg School District. The school is designed to bridge the gap between traditional high school education and post-secondary success by emphasizing both rigorous academic preparation and the development of technical or vocational skills. By aligning its curriculum with local industry needs and college expectations, the school provides students with a pathway that facilitates a smoother transition into either higher education or the workforce immediately upon graduation.
The school’s mission centers on fostering a culture of high achievement and practical readiness, offering students diverse opportunities to earn certifications or college credits while completing their high school requirements. With its focus on personalized learning and career-focused programming, HARRISBURG COLLEGE & CAREER PREPARATORY SCHOOL serves as a vital resource for the community, aiming to equip its students with the critical thinking abilities, professional certifications, and self-discipline necessary to thrive in an increasingly competitive modern economy.
For more information, contact HARRISBURG COLLEGE & CAREER PREPARATORY SCHOOL at (870) 578-2417 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
HARRISBURG, AR 72432
(870) 578-2417
http://www.hbgsd.org
HARRISBURG COLLEGE & CAREER PREPARATORY SCHOOL is a public Charter school in HARRISBURG, AR with about 375 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Arkansas
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
-
Yes
STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION
CHARTER REVIEW PANEL - District:
- HARRISBURG SCHOOL DISTRICT
- Total Students:
- 375
- Teachers:
- 31.2
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes under Provision 2
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I school
- Virtual:
- Supplemental Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 375 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending HARRISBURG COLLEGE & CAREER PREPARATORY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 94% of the student body.
- White
- 93.6%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 3.7%
- Black or African American
- 1.3%
- Asian
- 0.8%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.5%
- Female
- 50.7%
- Male
- 49.3%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.