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Harrison Preparatory School

#2 in Best Public High Schools in Pierce County
  • A-
    Overall Grade
  • Public
  • 6-12
  • Lakewood, WA
  • 77 reviews
    A-
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?
    1. Academics
      B+
    2. Diversity
      A+
    3. Teachers
      B+
    4. College Prep
      A-
    5. Clubs & Activities
      C-
    6. Health & Safety
      A-
    7. Administration
      B-
    8. Sports
      NG
    9. Food
      B-
    10. Resources & Facilities
      C+
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    Harrison Preparatory School is a highly rated, public school located in Lakewood, WA. It has 668 students in grades 6-12 with a student-teacher ratio of 19 to 1. According to state test scores, 49% of students are at least proficient in math and 67% in reading.

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    Academics

    Percent Proficient - Reading
    67%
    Percent Proficient - Math
    49%
    Average Graduation Rate
    90%
    Average SAT
    1160
    43 responses
    Average ACT
    27
    9 responses
    AP Enrollment
    44%
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    Living in the Area
    B-
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?
    1. Cost of Living
      C+
    2. Good for Families
      B-
    3. Housing
      C-
    Median Household Income
    $47,636
    National
    $55,322
    Median Rent
    $926
    National
    $949
    Median Home Value
    $232,600
    National
    $184,700

    Culture & Safety

    Health & Safety
    A-
    Based on chronic student absenteeism, suspensions/expulsions, and survey responses on the school environment from students and parents.
    Poll
    70%
    of students agree that they feel safe at their school.10 responses
    Poll
    50%
    of students agree that they like their school and feel happy there.10 responses
    Poll
    What are your favorite school events or traditions?
    Based on 23 responses
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    • Dances
      30%
    • Spirit Assemblies
      26%
    • Themed School Year
      17%
    • Spirit Week
      13%
    • Awards Assemblies
      9%
    • Unity Week
      4%

    Students

    Diversity
    A+
    Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
    Students
    668
    Free or Reduced Lunch
    55%
    82%
    of students and parents agree that students at this school are competitive.11 responses
    91%
    of students and parents agree that students at this school are creative and artsy.11 responses
    27%
    of students and parents agree that students at this school are athletic.11 responses

    Teachers

    Student-Teacher Ratio
    19:1
    National
    17:1
    Average Teacher Salary
    $62,410
    Teachers in First/Second Year
    13.3%
    79%
    of students and parents agree that the teachers give engaging lessons.14 responses
    100%
    of students and parents agree that the teachers genuinely care about the students.14 responses
    93%
    of students and parents agree that the teachers adequately lead and control the classroom.14 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
    $14,762/ year
    National
    $12,239
    87%
    of students and parents agree that there are plenty of clubs and organizations for students to get involved in.15 responses
    40%
    of students and parents agree that clubs and organizations get the funding they need.15 responses
    40%
    of students and parents agree that lots of students participate in clubs and organizations.15 responses
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    Harrison Preparatory is an IB school that provides students with a challenging curriculum that help us for college and / or university. Besides this, Harrison Prep is a middle school and a high school combined. This makes the transition from middle to high school go very smoothly. Though some students might complain about not getting the typical "high school experience" as the school does not provide sport activities, the school provides many other clubs such as the High School Chamber Choir which earned the superior rating again this year along with the Knowledge Bowl Club placing first along with many other clubs.
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    Harrison Preparatory School is a school that goes from 6th - 12th grade, making the culture of the school more unique than an average high school. The school is also an IB school, which is the International Baccalaureate Program that is worldwide and gives a workload towards students in 11th and 12th grade that is similar to college. As a student that is in their last year of high school, I can say that there are ups and downs to how the school handles the program in general. I believe that the things that need to change are the ways that the teachers handle the workload that is given to us; the workload seems to be, at times, more than what college students get. Also, with the requirements of the program, I feel as if the teachers need to assign these assignments better because many of them are at the same time, making it harder to manage.
    Harrison Prep is a good middle school but as a high school it failed to support me to be ready for college. Unfortunately I didn't realize it until junior year but I was too deep. It is an IB school which is a good program but they don't do a good job of helping students decide if it's right for them. If you attend HP junior and senior year you're forced to enroll in the IB program, there's no running start but offer 2 AP classes. The after school help is beneficial and provide snack and busses home. Also the school doesn't have sports which causes students to transfer. Lunch there is good considering it is school lunch. The clubs there don't benefit everyone, a BSU club petition was denied. There are a lot of students who feel like they can make hurtful, race related comments because there are no consequences.
    I did connect with some of the staff over time and they made my experience not terrible. One of the reasons I didn't transfer was because of them and the few friends I made.