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Harker School, the
High School
500 Saratoga Avenue, San Jose, CA 95129
Enrollment
1,939
Student-Teacher
9.3:1
Grades
Kindergarten – 12th
Enrollment
1,939
Student-Teacher
9.3:1
Grades
Kindergarten – 12th
Data vintage
2024-25
Data vintage2024-25
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Harker School, the
High School in San Jose · grades Kindergarten – 12th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.
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About Harker School, the
Harker School, the is a private high school in San Jose, CA. Harker School, the serves approximately 1,939 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-12th, and has a 9.3:1 student-teacher ratio. MySchoolScout does not publish a rating for this profile because there is not enough verified data to rate it fairly.
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What Parents Should Know
At 9.3:1 students to teachers, Harker School, the sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.
Harker School, the is private, so it runs independently of the local district and sets its own curriculum. That freedom cuts both ways depending on what you want for your child. If you're considering it, start with the practical questions: tuition, financial aid, and how admissions work.
Compare to Public Schools
BetaHow Harker School, the compares to 224 public schools serving similar grades in San Jose, CA
Nearby High Schools
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| Harker School, the (this school) | — |
| Boynton High | 5.2 |
| Lynhaven Elementary | 6.5 |
| Leroy Anderson Elementary | 5.0 |
| Discovery Charter | 7.9 |
| Manuel De Vargas Elementary | 8.2 |
| Easterbrook Discovery | 8.9 |
| George C. Payne Elementary | 8.1 |
| Monroe Middle | 5.2 |
| Country Lane Elementary | 8.3 |
| Murdock-Portal Elementary | 8.8 |
| Latimer | 7.8 |
| Moreland Middle | 8.0 |
| Nelson S. Dilworth Elementary | 8.2 |
| Lynbrook High | 9.4 |
| Gussie M. Baker Elementary | 8.5 |
| Del Mar High | 7.2 |
| Luther Burbank Elementary | 7.0 |
| Joaquin Miller Middle | 9.3 |
| Sherman Oaks Elementary | 5.1 |
| Merritt Trace Elementary | 4.6 |
Showing 20 of 224 schools. View all schools in San Jose
Demographics sourced from NCES Private School Survey (PSS) and Common Core of Data (CCD). Comparisons are based on enrollment-weighted averages.
School Profile
Limited Data- Grades
- Kindergarten – 12th
- Enrollment
- 1,939 students
- Type
- Private
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9.3:1
- Address
- 500 Saratoga Avenue, San Jose, CA 95129
- Phone
- (408) 345-9617
- Data Year
- SY 2024-25
Why doesn't this school have a score?
We don't have enough verified data to rate this school fairly. Private schools in CA aren't required to report standardized test scores to the state, which limits the data available for our rating model.
Our rating model requires at least 2 of 4 data components (academics, student progress, college readiness, and resources) to generate a meaningful score. Schools below this threshold receive a Limited Profile to avoid misleading ratings.
Test Scores
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Location
500 Saratoga Avenue, San Jose, CA 95129
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Harker School, the may also want to explore other high schools in the area. Millikin Elementary (rated 9.2/10, 1.1 miles away, in nearby Santa Clara). Another option is Westwood Elementary (rated 8.8/10, 1.2 miles away, in nearby Santa Clara). Additionally, Manuel De Vargas Elementary (rated 8.2/10, 1.1 miles away). For more schools in San Jose, see our San Jose schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 1.1 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Stratford Preparatory Blackford San Jose | 0.3 mi | — |
| WEST VALLEY MIDDLE SCHOOL San Jose | 0.3 mi | 6.9 |
| AS-SAFA INSTITUTE/AS-SAFA ACADEMY San Jose | 0.3 mi | — |
| AS-SAFA ACADEMY San Jose | 0.3 mi | — |
| Action Day Middle School San Jose | 0.4 mi | — |
| As-Safa Institute/As-Safa Academy San Jose | 0.4 mi | — |
| HARKER San Jose | 0.4 mi | 5.6 |
| Boynton High San Jose | 0.5 mi | 5.2 |
| Lynhaven Elementary San Jose | 0.7 mi | 6.5 |
| Leroy Anderson Elementary San Jose | 0.9 mi | 5.0 |
| Challenger School - Strawberry Park San Jose | 0.8 mi | — |
| STARBRIGHT SCHOOL San Jose | 0.8 mi | — |
| Discovery Charter San Jose | 1.0 mi | 7.9 |
| Millikin Elementary Santa Clara | 1.1 mi | 9.2 |
| Westwood Elementary Santa Clara | 1.2 mi | 8.8 |
| TRUST MONTESSORI SCHOOL San Jose | 1.1 mi | 4.4 |
| SANIKU GAKUIN SANTA CLARA JAPANESE SCHOOL San Jose | 1.1 mi | 3.1 |
| Queen of Apostles School San Jose | 1.1 mi | — |
| QUEEN OF APOSTLES SCHOOL San Jose | 1.1 mi | 6.1 |
| Manuel De Vargas Elementary San Jose | 1.1 mi | 8.2 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 95129 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$182,662
Median Home Value
$2,000,001
Median Rent
$2,746/mo
Population
40,896
College Educated
71%
Homeownership
58.1%
Avg Commute
26 min
Poverty Rate
3.9%
Median Age
41.9
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| Arrowhead Christian Academy-Upper School-Redlands Christian School Redlands, CA | — |
| Bellarmine College Preparatory San Jose, CA | — |
| Bishop O'Dowd High School Oakland, CA | — |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Harker School, the
What grades does Harker School, the serve?
Harker School, the serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.
How many students attend Harker School, the?
Harker School, the has an enrollment of approximately 1,939 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Harker School, the?
The student-teacher ratio at Harker School, the is 9.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
Is Harker School, the a private school?
Yes, Harker School, the is a private coeducational school. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2024-25)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 12th
- Enrollment
- 1,939
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 208
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- County
- Santa Clara County
- Phone
- (408) 345-9617
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