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School Notes Overview: |
The Harker School is a coeducational, non-sectarian, college-preparatory day school serving students in grades K-12. Our goal is to develop lifelong learners and well-rounded global citizens. Through comprehensive academic and character development programs, Harker provides a challenging and balanced education for college-bound students. Harker's commitment to its students is grounded in the belief that the school is responsible for fostering academic excellence, self-discovery, and personal integrity. Furthermore, we believe that an atmosphere of cultural, religious, and socioeconomic diversity enriches everyone in our community. Each individual benefits from the intellectual, ethical, cultural, and artistic strengths of the community. We believe our exceptional group of students provides an invaluable environment for a superlative college preparatory education. ...read more
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The Harker School |
| School Level |
Elementary and Secondary school
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School Type |
Elem. Or Sec. with a Special Program Emphasis |
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| School
Membership(s) |
National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS)
State or regional independent school association |
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| Religious Affiliation |
Nonsectarian |
| Grades Offered |
Grades Kindergarten - 12 |
| Year
Founded |
1893 |
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County |
Santa Clara County, CA |
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| Total
Students |
1699 students |
| Student
Body Type |
Co-ed |
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CA )
Elementary and Secondary School Avg. |
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| % Students of
Color |
68% |
39% |
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| Students by Grade |
| Kind - 81 students | | Grade 1 - 81 students | | Grade 2 - 88 students | | Grade 3 - 95 students | | Grade 4 - 111 students | | Grade 5 - 115 students | | Grade 6 - 154 students | | Grade 7 - 156 students | | Grade 8 - 156 students | | Grade 9 - 165 students | | Grade 10 - 176 students | | Grade 11 - 154 students | | Grade 12 - 167 students | |
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| Total Classroom Teachers |
178 teachers |
| %
Faculty with Advance Degree |
62% |
| Number of AP Courses |
28 |
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School |
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CA )
Elementary and Secondary School Avg. |
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| Teacher
: Student Ratio |
1:10 |
1:10
*Ntl.
Public School Avg. »
1:16
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| School
Days in Calendar Year |
174 days |
180 days |
| Hours
in School Day for Students |
7 hours |
6 hours |
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| Admission Deadline |
Jan. 11 |
| Tuition Notes |
K-12 tuition ranges from $19,975 to $27,865. Lunch included in Gr. 6-12 tuition. Extensive after-school programs included in all tuitions. |
| %
on Financial Aid |
8% |
| Headmaster |
Christopher Nikoloff |
| Admissions
Director |
Nan Nielsen, 9-12 Admissions |
| Admissions
Associate |
Danielle Holquin, Gr. 6-8 |
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- The Harker School is a coeducational, non-sectarian, college-preparatory day school serving students in grades K-12. Our goal is to develop lifelong learners and well-rounded global citizens. Through comprehensive academic and character development programs, Harker provides a challenging and balanced education for college-bound students. Harker's commitment to its students is grounded in the belief that the school is responsible for fostering academic excellence, self-discovery, and personal integrity. Furthermore, we believe that an atmosphere of cultural, religious, and socioeconomic diversity enriches everyone in our community. Each individual benefits from the intellectual, ethical, cultural, and artistic strengths of the community. We believe our exceptional group of students provides an invaluable environment for a superlative college preparatory education.
- Profile last updated: 07/27/2007
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| About This
Zip Code (
95129 ) |
| School
Zip (
95129 ) |
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CA ) State Average |
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| Population
(Approximate) |
37,565 people |
33,864,644 people |
| %
(age 25+) w/College Degree |
64% |
32% |
| Population Average
Age |
37 years old |
33.3 years old |
| Average Household
Size |
2.7 persons |
2.8 persons |
| Median Household
Income |
$79,489 |
$50,900 |
| Avg. # of Rooms
in Household |
5 rooms |
4.7 rooms |
| Median Age of
Housing Structure |
41 years old |
42 years old |
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 View current housing listings in 95129 |
Median Value of Housing Unit
Zipcode (95129)
What's a Zindex?
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| %
Owning / % Renting |
59% / 41% |
55% / 45% |
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