Harper School is a public K-12 school in Harper, Oregon, United States. It is the only school in the Harper School District 66. It includes a dormitory facility. As of 2009 some students in the Juntura area, who are within Juntura School District 12, a K-8 school district, move on to Harper School for high school.
Serving 250 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Harper Charter School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Oregon for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is higher than the Oregon state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the Oregon state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Oregon state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Oregon state average of 42% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 250 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 22%
- Graduation Rate: 80-89% (Top 50% in OR)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Harper Charter School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Oregon for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
School Overview
Harper Charter School's student population of 250 students has grown by 142% over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has grown by 44% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
250 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
Colors
Blue, Gold
School Calendar
First Day of School
Mon. Aug 18, 2025
School Rankings
Harper Charter School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,174 schools in Oregon (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Harper Charter School is 0.36, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#316 out of 1174 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
30%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
19%
26%
Black
n/a
3%
White
78%
58%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
3%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
80-89%
81%
Eligible for Free Lunch
19%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Hornet
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Harper Charter School's ranking?
Harper Charter School is ranked #316 out of 1,174 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Oregon.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% OR state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% OR state average).
What is the graduation rate of Harper Charter School?
The graduation rate of Harper Charter School is 80-89%, which is lower than the Oregon state average of 81%.
How many students attend Harper Charter School?
250 students attend Harper Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Harper Charter School students are White, 19% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Harper Charter School?
Harper Charter School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Oregon state average of 17:1.
What grades does Harper Charter School offer ?
Harper Charter School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Harper Charter School part of?
Harper Charter School is part of Harper SD 66 School District.
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