HARRISBURG HIGH SCHOOL
480 Students
High School 7th - 12th
School Overview
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.
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.
480
Total Students
55.4
Full-Time Teachers
8.7
Student/Teacher Ratio
106.9%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
Student Demographics Data Table
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 430 |
| Hispanic | 24 |
| Black | 17 |
| Two or More | 7 |
| American Indian | 2 |
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White430 (89.6 %)
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Hispanic24 (5.0 %)
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Black17 (3.5 %)
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Two or More7 (1.5 %)
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American Indian2 (0.4 %)
School Location
School Details
| Status: | Open |
|---|---|
| School Level: | High School |
| School Type: | Regular School |
| Charter Status:* | Public Non-Charter |
| Virtual Instruction: | Supplemental Virtual |
| Shared Time Status: | No |
| District: | HARRISBURG SCHOOL DISTRICT |
| Phone: | (870)578-2417 |
| Website: | http://www.hbgsd.org |
| Grade Range: | 7th - 12th |
| Total Students: | 480 |
| Full-Time Teachers (FTE): | 55.4 |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio: | 8.7 |
| NSLP Participation:1 | Yes under Provision 2 |
| Qualified Free Lunch: | 513 |
| Qualified Reduced Lunch: | 0 |
Grades Taught
Grade 7
94
Grade 8
86
Grade 9
76
Grade 10
87
Grade 11
73
Grade 12
64
Grades Taught Data Table
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Grade 7 | 94 |
| Grade 8 | 86 |
| Grade 9 | 76 |
| Grade 10 | 87 |
| Grade 11 | 73 |
| Grade 12 | 64 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 240 | 50% |
| Male | 240 | 50% |
Nearby High Schools (Within 10 Miles)
High School 7th - 12th