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B+
Overall Niche Grade
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  1. Academics
    B+
  2. Diversity
    A+
  3. Teachers
    B
  4. College Prep
    A-
  5. Clubs & Activities
    C-
  6. Health & Safety
    B+
  7. Administration
    B
  8. Sports
    NG
  9. Food
    B
  10. Resources & Facilities
    C+
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Harrison Preparatory School is an above average, public school located in Lakewood, WA. It has 638 students in grades 6-12 with a student-teacher ratio of 21 to 1. According to state test scores, 52% of students are at least proficient in math and 69% in reading.
Address
8800 121st St SW
Lakewood, WA 98498
Telephone
(253) 583-5418
Website
teacherweb.com/WA/HarrisonPrep/SchoolHomePage/SDHP1.stm

Harrison Preparatory School Rankings

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Academics

Percent Proficient - Reading
69%
Percent Proficient - Math
52%
Average Graduation Rate
90%
Average SAT
1160
26 responses
Average ACT
28
6 responses
AP Enrollment
37%
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Living in the Area
B-
Overall Niche Grade
How are grades calculated?
  1. Crime & Safety
    C
  2. Diversity
    NG
  3. Cost of Living
    C+
  4. Good for Families
    B-
Area Feel
Suburban
Median Household Income
$45,261
National
$55,322
Median Rent
$879
National
$949
Median Home Value
$218,600
National
$184,700

Culture & Safety

Health & Safety
B+
Based on chronic student absenteeism, suspensions/expulsions, and survey responses on the school environment from students and parents.
Poll
67%
of students agree that they feel safe at their school.9 responses
Poll
56%
of students agree that they like their school and feel happy there.9 responses
Poll
What are your favorite school events or traditions?
Based on 21 responses
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  • Dances
    29%
  • Spirit Assemblies
    29%
  • Themed School Year
    19%
  • Awards Assemblies
    10%
  • Spirit Week
    10%
  • Unity Week
    5%

Students

Diversity
A+
Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
Students
638
Free or Reduced Lunch
60%
80%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are competitive.10 responses
100%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are creative and artsy.10 responses
30%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are athletic.10 responses

Teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
National
17:1
Average Teacher Salary
$56,802
Teachers in First/Second Year
17%
85%
of students and parents agree that the teachers give engaging lessons.13 responses
100%
of students and parents agree that the teachers genuinely care about the students.13 responses
100%
of students and parents agree that the teachers adequately lead and control the classroom.13 responses

Clubs & Activities

Clubs & Activities
C-
Based on student and parent reviews of clubs and activities.
Girls Athletic Participation
Very Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Very Low
Expenses Per Student
$19,782/ year
National
$12,239
86%
of students and parents agree that there are plenty of clubs and organizations for students to get involved in.14 responses
43%
of students and parents agree that clubs and organizations get the funding they need.14 responses
36%
of students and parents agree that lots of students participate in clubs and organizations.14 responses
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Something I deeply appreciate about Harrison Preparatory is the class sizes in High School. They are all fairly small, which gives students and faculty the ability to form strong relationships among the academic community. This furthers the students academic success. Something I find difficult though about Harrison is the lack of communication among families and faculty. Since our school is fairly new to the IB Program the students often feel like test subjects instead of IB participants. Overall, it is a nice school, with low occurrences of students drama.
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While we have 2 children in the school, one in 6th grade and one in 12th grade, our experience is different with both. With the 6th grader I would say it has been an overall positive experience with great academics, great social interaction, great support. However, with the senior, the academics are excellent with the exception of the Theory of Knowledge teacher, Mr. Olsen. He is supposed to encourage debate of specific issues and facilitate the discussions and debates. He allows specific students to use the forum as a means to verbally intimidate and threaten others. This then is allowed to spill over into other classes and hallway interactions. The administration does nothing to curb this issue and the Dean seems to enjoy allowing it to continue especially as it is mostly aimed at the military children. There is a clear favoritism towards the local children at the expense of the military kids.
Classes were fun and the teachers were easy-going yet still firm over their teachings. Due to the rather small population of the school, there is a sense of familiarity, and students are not discouraged from befriending others. The staff make it a big point to encourage student leadership and school events are well hyped.