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#5988 of 8,552 schools in TX
Harper Daep
High School · Houston ISD · Houston, TX
A Houston ISD high school where students score 30 points below what's typical for similar communities.
4425 N SHEPHERD, Houston, TX 77018
- Math 0% vs TX 44% (2024)
- Reading 17% vs TX 54% (2024)
- 2/5 advanced STEM subjects
Academics
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Students at Harper Daep score 8% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 39%).
2024 STAAR proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 16 points since 2018, to 9% in 2024, across a 8-year record (2017–2024).
Show all 5 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 20% (multi-year average, 2017-2024) · reading/ELA 23% (multi-year average, 2018-2024)
Based on 9 test records from TX state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
83.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Harper Daep sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Houston map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 69Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 47Some Transit
- Bike 71Very Bikeable
- City Safety: High5,451/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Houston), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$121,658
Median home value
$543,800
Median rent
$1,256/mo
College educated
60.3%
Homeownership
71.1%
Poverty rate
8.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 77018; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington B T H SEnrollment path unverified | 4.0 | 9–12 | 0.8 mi | 837 | Compare → |
| Lutheran High NorthPrivate · tuition | 8.8private | 9–12 | 1.0 mi | 102 | Compare → |
| St Pius X High SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.8private | 9–12 | 1.0 mi | 534 | Compare → |
| Waltrip H SEnrollment path unverified | 4.8 | 9–12 | 1.5 mi | 1,659 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Houston ISD
- Schools in district
- 274
- Rank in district
- #168 of 272
- District spending per student
- $13,072NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 27.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Harper Daep is listed in HOUSTON ISD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Harper Daep
Harper Daep is a public high school in Houston, TX, part of Houston ISD, serving approximately 127 students in grades 9th-12th with a 5.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 out of 10 and ranks #5,988 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 20% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2024) and 23% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Harper Daep
What grades does Harper Daep serve?
Harper Daep serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Harper Daep?
Harper Daep has an enrollment of approximately 127 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Harper Daep?
The student-teacher ratio at Harper Daep is 5.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Harper Daep rank in TX?
Harper Daep ranks #5,988 of 8,552 schools in TX.
What is Harper Daep's MySchoolScout rating?
Harper Daep has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Harper Daep?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Harper Daep has 20% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2024) and 23% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024).
Is Harper Daep a charter school?
No, Harper Daep is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Harper Daep a Title I school?
No, Harper Daep is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Harper Daep?
83.5% of students at Harper Daep qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 127
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 5.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 22
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Harris County
- Phone
- (713) 802-4760
- Area population (ZIP 77018)
- 29,595
- Area average commute
- 26.1 min
- Area median age
- 36.9
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 STAAR · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 STAAR. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 STAAR · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 STAAR. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 77018; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2017-2024, multi-year average, 2018-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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