HARPER H S

HARPER ISD
23122 W HWY 290
HARPER, TX 78631
171 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
Harper High School is the sole high school serving the Harper Independent School District, located in the rural community of Harper, Texas, in Gillespie County. As a relatively small school, it emphasizes a close-knit, supportive environment where students benefit from personalized attention and a strong sense of community spirit. The school serves students in grades 9 through 12, offering a curriculum designed to prepare them for post-secondary education and career paths through a mix of core academic courses, electives, and extracurricular opportunities.

The school is deeply integrated into the local culture of the Texas Hill Country, often acting as a focal point for community activities and athletic events. By maintaining small class sizes and a focused administrative approach, Harper High School strives to uphold high academic standards while fostering the personal and social development of its student body. For families and community members, the school’s official website serves as a primary hub for academic calendars, district policies, and ongoing updates regarding the school’s programs and achievements.
171
Total Students
19.4
Full-Time Teachers
8.8
Student/Teacher Ratio
29.2%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    140 (81.9%)
  • Hispanic
    25 (14.6%)
  • Two or More
    4 (2.3%)
  • Black
    2 (1.2%)
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: HARPER ISD
Phone: (830)864-4044
Website: http://www.harperisd.net
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 171
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 19.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 8.8
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 34
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 16

* 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 48
Grade 10 41
Grade 11 38
Grade 12 44
Gender Ratio