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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
$64,800
Enrollment
2040
International Students
0.4%
Faculty with Advanced Degrees
62%
Teacher-Student Ratio
1:9
Endowment
$11 million
AP
27
Average SAT Score
1514
Average ACT Score
34
Class Size
15
Matriculation
College Matriculation
(2022-2024)| Ranking | University/College | Students |
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| #1 | Princeton University | 4 |
| Art #1 | School of the Art Institute of Chicago | 1 |
| #2 | Columbia University | 14 |
| #2 | Harvard College | 4 |
| #2 | Massachusetts Institute of Technology | 16 |
| #5 | Yale University | 11 |
| LAC #1 | Williams College | 1 |
| #6 | Stanford University | 31 |
| #6 | University of Chicago | 10 |
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Academics
AP Scores
(2023)Number of students who took AP tests
617
Number of tests taken
1793
Score 5
Score 4
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Other scores
AP Courses
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Art History
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Biology
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Calculus AB
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Calculus BC
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Chemistry
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Chinese Language and Culture
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Art History
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Biology
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Calculus AB
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Calculus BC
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Chemistry
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Chinese Language and Culture
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Computer Science A
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English Literature and Composition
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Environmental Science
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European History
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French Language and Culture
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Japanese Language and Culture
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Latin
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Macroeconomics
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Music Theory
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Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism
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Spanish Language and Culture
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Spanish Literature and Culture
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Statistics
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Studio Art: 2-D Design
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United States Government and Politics
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United States History
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Physics 2
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Physics C: Mechanics
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Studio Art: Drawing
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Psychology
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Studio Art: 3-D Design
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Sports
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Baseball
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Basketball
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Cheerleading
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Cross Country
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American Football
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Golf
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Baseball
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Basketball
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Cheerleading
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Cross Country
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American Football
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Golf
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Lacrosse
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Soccer
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Softball
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Swimming
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Tennis
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Track and Field
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Volleyball
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Water Polo
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Extracurricular Activities and Clubs
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Clean Technology Club
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Future Problem Solvers
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Eclectic Literary Magazine
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Junior State of America
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Key Club
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Model United Nations
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Clean Technology Club
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Future Problem Solvers
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Eclectic Literary Magazine
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Junior State of America
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Key Club
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Model United Nations
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Quiz Bowl
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Red Cross Club
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Women in STEM
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Arts
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Acting
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Choreography
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Dance
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Jazz
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Music
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Choreography
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Dance
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Jazz
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Music Theory
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Musicianship
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Performing
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Production
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Theater
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Vocal
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Voice
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Art History
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Ceramics
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Drawing
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Glass
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Graphic Design
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Painting
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Photography
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Portfolio
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Sculpture
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2D Art
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3D Art
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Architecture
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Audition
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Scene Study
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Basic Info
Application Info
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 2040 students, 0.40% of whom are international students.
For more official information, please visit http://www.harker.org.
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.
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, 26.67% go to top 50 US universities and colleges*, 35.17% go to top 25, and about 9.67% go to Harvard, Yale, Princeton, Stanford and MIT.
*Ranking is based on the 2024 US News College Ranking.
*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
$64,800 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 .
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 121 for all schools on FindingSchool.
Also The Harker School has been favorited by 233 users.
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.
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.
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
A- for Students and Parents reviews
The section ratings of The Harker School are:
A+ for Matriculation
A+ for Academics
A for Extracurriculum
A+ for Community
A- for Students and Parents reviews
Nearby City
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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