Serving 33 students in grades 7-12, Harper Alternative School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was <50% (which was lower than the Texas state average of 78%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was <50% (which was lower than the Texas state average of 72%).
The student-teacher ratio of 2:1 was lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 97% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic and Black).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
33 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)<50%
78%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)<50%
72%
Student-Teacher Ratio
2:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
33%
53%
Black
64%
13%
White
3%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(15-16)<50%
89%
Eligible for Free Lunch
85%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 78% TX state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 72% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of Harper Alternative School?
The graduation rate of Harper Alternative School is 50%, which is lower than the Texas state average of 89%.
How many students attend Harper Alternative School?
33 students attend Harper Alternative School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Harper Alternative School students are Black, 33% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Harper Alternative School?
Harper Alternative School has a student ration of 2:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Harper Alternative School offer ?
Harper Alternative School offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is Harper Alternative School part of?
Harper Alternative School is part of Houston Independent School District.
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