HARPER CREEK HIGH SCHOOL
Harper Creek High School is a public high school that is part of the Harper Creek Community Schools school district, located in BATTLE CREEK, MI with about 885 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 43 teachers, Harper Creek High School has a student/teacher ratio of about 20:1. 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.
Harper Creek High School, located in Battle Creek, Michigan, serves as the flagship secondary institution for the Harper Creek Community Schools district. The school is known for fostering a supportive, student-centered environment that balances rigorous academic expectations with a commitment to personal development. By focusing on college and career readiness, the school provides a comprehensive curriculum designed to prepare its diverse student body for post-secondary success, whether that involves higher education, vocational training, or immediate workforce entry.
Beyond academics, Harper Creek High School emphasizes the importance of community and school spirit, often referred to by their mascot, the Beavers. The school offers a wide array of extracurricular opportunities, including competitive athletic programs, student government, arts, and various service-oriented clubs. These programs are intended to cultivate well-rounded individuals by encouraging leadership, collaboration, and social responsibility. With a strong emphasis on community involvement, the school remains a central hub for the surrounding area, striving to maintain a culture of excellence and inclusivity for all students.
For more information, contact Harper Creek High School at (269) 441-8450 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
BATTLE CREEK, MI 49014-7503
(269) 441-8450
http://harpercreek.net
HARPER CREEK HIGH SCHOOL is a public school in BATTLE CREEK, MI with about 885 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Michigan
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Harper Creek Community Schools
- Total Students:
- 885
- Teachers:
- 43.27
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I school
- Virtual:
- Not 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 885 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending HARPER CREEK HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 86% of the student body.
- White
- 86.2%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 5.9%
- Two or more races
- 3.5%
- Black or African American
- 2.4%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 1.1%
- Asian
- 0.7%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.2%
- Female
- 50.8%
- Male
- 49.2%
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.