HARKER HEIGHTS H S

www.killeenisd.org

2,359 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Harker Heights High School is a large, comprehensive public high school located in Harker Heights, Texas, serving as a prominent fixture within the Killeen Independent School District. As a key educational institution for the local community, the school offers a diverse range of academic programs, including rigorous Advanced Placement (AP) courses, Career and Technical Education (CTE) pathways, and various dual-credit opportunities designed to prepare students for both higher education and the workforce.

Beyond the classroom, Harker Heights High School is known for its strong emphasis on student engagement through a wide variety of extracurricular activities. The school maintains a competitive presence in University Interscholastic League (UIL) sports, performing arts, and numerous student-led clubs and organizations. By balancing a robust academic curriculum with a vibrant social and athletic environment, the school strives to foster a supportive community that encourages personal growth, leadership, and success for its diverse student body.

2,359

Total Students

133.4

Full-Time Teachers

17.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

37.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for HARKER HEIGHTS H S
Demographic	Student Count
White	594
Hispanic	754
Black	608
Asian	100
Two or More	234
American Indian	16
Pacific Islander	53

Hispanic
754 (32.0 %)
Black
608 (25.8 %)
White
594 (25.2 %)
Two or More
234 (9.9 %)
Asian
100 (4.2 %)
Pacific Islander
53 (2.2 %)
American Indian
16 (0.7 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	N/A
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	KILLEEN ISD
Phone:	(254)336-0800
Website:	http://www.killeenisd.org
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	2,359
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	133.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	740
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	133

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 685

Grade 10 552

Grade 11 578

Grade 12 544

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for HARKER HEIGHTS H S
Grade	Student Count
Grade 9	685
Grade 10	552
Grade 11	578
Grade 12	544

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for HARKER HEIGHTS H S
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	1,135	48.1%
Male	1,224	51.9%

High School 9th - 12th