The Harker School

500 Saratoga Ave, San Jose, CA, 95129-0951
Tel: (408)249-2510
Grades: K - 12 | 1746 students
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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.

School Overview:
The Harker School
School Membership(s) National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS)
State or regional independent school association
Religious Affiliation Nonsectarian
Grades Offered Grades Kindergarten - 12
Year Founded 1893
Student Body
Total Students 1746 students
Student Body Type Co-ed
% Students of Color 75% (CA School Avg.: 40%)
Students by Grade
 
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers 210 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio 8:1 (National school avg.: 13:1)
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree 62%
Number of AP Courses 29 courses
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline Jan. 14 / Jan. 28
Tuition Notes K-12 tuition ranges from $22,874 to $33,927. Lunch included in Gr. 6-12 tuition. Extensive after-school programs included in all tuitions.
% on Financial Aid 10%
Admissions Director Nan Nielsen, Gr. 9-12 Admission
Admissions Associate Pam Gelineau, K-Gr. 5

School Notes:

  • In the last 10 years, seven students have been named Intel Science Talent Search semifinalists.
  • Each year over 50% of students are recognized annually by the College Board in the National Merit Scholarship Program.
  • In 2007 Harker students represented the U.S. at the G8 Summit in Germany.
  • In the K-Gr. 8 program, 90% of the students participate in the comprehensive after-school program, which is included in tuition.
  • Upper school students participate in CCS sports teams and dozens of clubs and social activities.
  • The K-Gr. 12 performing arts department has put on 198 performances in the past 10 years, and the elite upper school Harker Conservatory traveled to Edinburgh by invitation to perform at the 2007 Fringe Festival.
  • In 2008 Harker earned its first CCS NorCal Championship (girls volleyball) and played in a state championship game.
  • In 2009 a debate team from Harker won first place in the national Tournament of Champions.

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ACE Grant Winner :: The Harker School
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The Harker School Dance Room Demolition
3 years ago

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Nearby Schools:

The Harker School
Gr. K-12 | 0 mi. away
West Valley Middle School
Gr. 5-8 | 0.3 mi. away
Challenger School-Strawberry Park
Gr. PK-8 | 0.6 mi. away
Sierra Elementary & High School
Gr. K-12 | 0.7 mi. away
Queen Of Apostles School
Gr. Nursery/Preschool-8 | 1 mi. away
Trust Montessori School
Gr. K | 1 mi. away

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