General William H. Harrison Preparatory School

738 Students

High School 6th - 12th

School Overview

Harrison Preparatory School, located in Lakewood, Washington, is a distinctive public secondary school within the Clover Park School District that serves students in grades 6 through 12. As an International Baccalaureate (IB) World School, Harrison Prep is recognized for its rigorous academic framework, offering the Middle Years Programme (MYP) and the Diploma Programme (DP). The school is designed to foster a global perspective, emphasizing critical thinking, research skills, and community service, while preparing students for the challenges of higher education and professional life.

The school is noted for its cohesive community atmosphere and its commitment to developing "inquiring, knowledgeable, and caring young people." Because of its specialized IB curriculum, Harrison Prep attracts students who are looking for a more structured, inquiry-based learning environment compared to a traditional comprehensive high school. Through a combination of demanding coursework and an emphasis on international-mindedness, the school aims to cultivate well-rounded graduates who are equipped to succeed in an increasingly interconnected global society.

738

Total Students

40.0

Full-Time Teachers

18.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

63.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for General William H. Harrison Preparatory School
Demographic	Student Count
White	221
Hispanic	295
Black	73
Asian	38
Two or More	91
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	17

Hispanic
295 (40.0%)
White
221 (29.9%)
Two or More
91 (12.3%)
Black
73 (9.9%)
Asian
38 (5.1%)
Pacific Islander
17 (2.3%)
American Indian
3 (0.4%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Clover Park School District
Phone:	(253)583-5418
Grade Range:	6th - 12th
Total Students:	738
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	40.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	390
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	76

* 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 6 162

Grade 7 152

Grade 8 117

Grade 9 101

Grade 10 84

Grade 11 73

Grade 12 49