Overview
Founded in 1893, The Harker School offers a coed, independent program for students in K-Gr. 12 on three beautiful campuses in the heart of Silicon Valley. Harker is one of the top prep schools in the nation and the largest K-12 independent school in the state, and its upper school sends its graduates to the finest universities and colleges in the country. Students reach their full potential through small class sizes, performance placement at most grade levels, integration of state-of-the-art technology at all grade levels, AP and honors offerings, a full-time counseling staff and highly qualified faculty. Harker is a dynamic community that honors individuality, embraces diversity and prepares students to take their places as global citizens.
Matriculation
Academics
Extracurricular Activities
Community
Reviews
Chinese Student Mgmt
Day S. Grades: PreK-12
Co-ed
Urban
ESL: No
Tuition:
$60,500
# of Students:
2,053
Teacher:Student:
1:9
International Student:
0%
AP Courses:
29
Endowment:
$5,553/student
Faculty w/ adv. degree:
62%
SAT:
1484/1600
#1 USA Boarding School
School Gallery (14)
Matriculation (2020-2022)
| 1 | Princeton University | 7 |
| 2 | Massachusetts Institute of Technology | 16 |
| 3 | Harvard College | 12 |
| 3 | Stanford University | 27 |
| 3 | Yale University | 7 |
| 6 | University of Chicago | 11 |
| 7 | Johns Hopkins University | 5 |
| 7 | University of Pennsylvania | 13 |
| 9 | California Institute of Technology | 7 |
| 10 | Duke University | 12 |
| 10 | Northwestern University | 3 |
| 12 | Dartmouth College | 4 |
| 13 | Brown University | 4 |
| 13 | Vanderbilt University | 3 |
| 15 | Rice University | 3 |
| 1 | Williams College | 1 |
| 2 | Amherst College | 3 |
| 1 | University of Toronto | 4 |
AP Courses
Total 29
| Art History | Biology | Calculus AB |
| Calculus BC | Chemistry | Chinese Language and Culture |
| Computer Science A | English Literature and Composition | Environmental Science |
| European History | French Language and Culture | Japanese Language and Culture |
| Latin | Macroeconomics | Music Theory |
| Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism | Spanish Language and Culture | Spanish Literature and Culture |
| Statistics | Studio Art: 2-D Design | United States Government and Politics |
| United States History | World History | Physics 2 |
| Physics C: Mechanics | Studio Art: Drawing | Psychology |
| Studio Art: 3-D Design | Microeconomics |
AP Scores
In the year of 2022 - 2022, 595 students took
a total of 1618 AP exams,
92% resulted in scores of 4+,
98% resulted in scores of 3+
Arts
Total
27
| Acting | Band | Choreography |
| Dance | Jazz | Music |
| Music Theory | Musicianship | Performing |
| Production | Theater | Vocal |
| Voice | Art History | Ceramics |
| Drawing | Glass | Graphic Design |
| Painting | Photography | Portfolio |
| Sculpture | 2D Art | 3D Art |
| Architecture | Audition | Scene Study |
Extracurricular Activities and Clubs
Total
9
| Clean Technology Club | Future Problem Solvers | Eclectic Literary Magazine |
| Junior State of America | Key Club | Model United Nations |
| Quiz Bowl | Red Cross Club | Women in STEM |
Data Source
FindingSchool's data comes from enthusiastic users, school officials, invited consultants and public data.
Contact Info
| Website |
| http://www.harker.org |
| Address |
| 500 Saratoga Ave., San Jose, CA 95129 |
| Phone Number |
| 408-249-2510 |
| admissions@harker.org |
| State/Provience |
| California |
Basic Info
| Year Founded |
| 1893 |
| Campus Size |
| 12 acres |
Application Info
| Deadline |
| 01/11 |
| School Code |
|
SSAT:3711 ISEE:54148 |
| Interview |
| Skype, On Campus |
| Pre Interview |
| No Requirement |
| Other Accepted Scores |
| ISEE |
| # of Chinese Students |
| 10 |
| Grades open for Chinese Students |
| 9 -11 |
Toefl
SSAT
Brief Reviews
Total 10
-
4.9
/ 5
-
Detailed Reviews
Total 0
-
Overall
0.0 / 5 -
Academics
0.0 / 5 -
Campus
0.0 / 5 -
Student Life
0.0 / 5 -
Athletic&Art
0.0 / 5 -
Transportation
0.0 / 5
Q&A
Total 26
