HARKER HEIGHTS H S

www.killeenisd.org

2,192 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.

2,192

Total Students

126.8

Full-Time Teachers

17.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

39.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for HARKER HEIGHTS H S
Demographic	Student Count
White	577
Hispanic	681
Black	568
Asian	88
Two or More	231
American Indian	10
Pacific Islander	37

Hispanic
681 (31.1%)
White
577 (26.3%)
Black
568 (25.9%)
Two or More
231 (10.5%)
Asian
88 (4.0%)
Pacific Islander
37 (1.7%)
American Indian
10 (0.5%)

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:	2,192
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	126.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.3
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 9 620

Grade 10 561

Grade 11 529

Grade 12 482