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Overall
A+
Matriculation A+
Academics A+
Extracurriculars A
Community A
Reviews B+
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.
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School Stats

Average
Current School
Tuition
$62,950
Enrollment
1975
International Students
0.4%
Faculty with Advanced Degrees
62%
Teacher-Student Ratio
1:9
Endowment
$11 million
AP
27
Average SAT Score
1499
Average ACT Score
33
Class Size
15

Matriculation

Matriculation

(2021-2023)
Ranking University/College Students
#1 Princeton University 5
#2 Massachusetts Institute of Technology 12
#3 Harvard College 6
#3 Stanford University 29
#3 Yale University 11
LAC #1 Williams College 1
#6 University of Chicago 10
#7 Johns Hopkins University 5
#7 University of Pennsylvania 8

AP Scores

(2023)
Number of students who took AP tests
617
Number of tests taken
1793
91%
6%
Score 5
Score 4
Score 3
Other scores

Academics

AP Courses

(27)
Art History
Biology
Calculus AB
Calculus BC
Chemistry
Chinese Language and Culture
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
Physics 2
Physics C: Mechanics
Studio Art: Drawing
Psychology
Studio Art: 3-D Design
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Sports

(14)
Baseball
Basketball
Cheerleading
Cross Country
American Football
Golf
Baseball
Basketball
Cheerleading
Cross Country
American Football
Golf
Lacrosse
Soccer
Softball
Swimming
Tennis
Track and Field
Volleyball
Water Polo
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Extracurricular Activities and Clubs

(9)
Clean Technology Club
Future Problem Solvers
Eclectic Literary Magazine
Junior State of America
Key Club
Model United Nations
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
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Arts

(27)
Acting
Band
Choreography
Dance
Jazz
Music
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
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Contact Info

http://www.harker.org
500 Saratoga Ave., San Jose, CA 95129
408-249-2510
admissions@harker.org
California

Basic Info

Co-ed
Day School Grades: PreK-12
Urban
IB: No
ESL: No
Year Founded: 1893
Campus Size: 12 acres
Religious Affiliation: No Religious Affiliation

Application Info

Deadline: 01/11
Interview: Skype, On Campus
Other Accepted Scores: ISEE
School Code:
SSAT: 3711
ISEE: 54148
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Frequently Ask Questions about The Harker School

Tell me a bit about The Harker School.
The Harker School is Co-ed private day school located in California, US. It was founded 1893 , and currently has about 1975 students, 0.40% of whom are international students.

For more official information, please visit http://www.harker.org.
Does The Harker School have rigorous academic requirements?
The Harker School is offering 27 AP courses.

In recent years, 91 of their students score 4 and 5 in AP exams.

The Harker School also have 62% of faculties whose degrees are master and above.
Where do The Harker School students typically go for their colleges?
Based on the most recent matriculation data, 15.28% go to top 50 US universities and colleges*, 47.74% go to top 25, and about 10.59% go to Harvard, Yale, Princeton, Stanford and MIT.

*Ranking is based on the 2024 US News College Ranking.
What is the application requirement for The Harker School?
Similar to most private schools in the US, The Harker School’s typical admission requirements include school transcript, recommendation letter, application essay, and interview (often optional, but highly recommended).
What is the Day Tuition for The Harker School?
The day tuition for The Harker School in 2024 is $62,950 For international students, there are additional fees, such as student management fee and other fees associated with managing international students.

For more information, please contact school’s admission team at admissions@harker.org .
Where is The Harker School located?
The Harker School is located in the State of California of USA. The closest major city is San Jose, which is about 3 miles away from school. Most families can choose San Jose International Airport to travel in and out of school.
How popular is The Harker School on the FindingSchool network?
Based on FindingSchool monthly traffic data as well as onsite search record, The Harker School is among the most popular schools, within top 118 for all schools on FindingSchool.

Also The Harker School has been favorited by 233 users.
How do I complete an application for The Harker School?
The first stop is to carefully review the school profile on FindingSchool to learn more about The Harker School. Most of them are directly provided by the school.

Also it is highly recommended to visit The Harker School’s official site: http://www.harker.org or call them at 408-249-2510.
Are there additional schools that are located close to The Harker School?
Yes, here are few: Sierra Elementary And High School, Archbishop Mitty High School and Lynbrook High School.

The closest major city is San Jose. You can find out more schools near San Jose here.
What is the FindingSchool rating for The Harker School?
The overall rating for The Harker School is A+.

The section ratings of The Harker School are:
A+ for Matriculation
A+ for Academics
A for Extracurriculum
A for Community
B+ for Students and Parents reviews

Nearby City

San Jose, California
San Jose, the heart of Silicon Valley, is the largest city in Northern California by both population and area. As of 2020, the city had a population of over 1 million, making it the most populous city in the Bay Area. Known for its innovation, San Jose is a hub for technology and startups, hosting major companies like Cisco and Adobe. The city is also celebrated for its cultural diversity, thriving arts scene, and Mediterranean climate, making it a vibrant and dynamic place to live and work.
Population (2022) 948,279
Cost of Living Higher than average 53%
Nearby Airport San Jose International Airport

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