Harper Daep

4425 N Shepherd
Houston, TX 77018
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Bottom 50%
Serving 55 students in grades 9-12, Harper Daep ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤20% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 3:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Alternative school
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 55 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 3:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 94%
  • : Bottom 50% in TX
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • : <50% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Harper Daep ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:

School Overview

Harper Daep's student population of 55 students has grown by 292% over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has grown by 63% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
55 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Harper Daep ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Harper Daep is 0.56, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (TX)
#7800 out of 8188 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Harper Daep, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
≤20%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Harper Daep and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Texas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
≤20%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Harper Daep and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Texas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
<50%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
3:1
14:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Harper Daep and the public school average student teacher ratio of Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
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n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
45%
53%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Harper Daep and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
49%
13%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Harper Daep and the percentage of Black public school students in Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
6%
26%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Harper Daep and the percentage of White public school students in Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Harper Daep.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Texas.
0.56
This chart displays the diversity score of Harper Daep and the public school average diversity score of Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
80%
57%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Harper Daep and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Harper Daep's ranking?
Harper Daep is ranked #7800 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Harper Daep?
55 students attend Harper Daep.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Harper Daep students are Black, 45% of students are Hispanic, and 6% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Harper Daep?
Harper Daep has a student ration of 3:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Harper Daep offer ?
Harper Daep offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Harper Daep part of?
Harper Daep is part of Houston Independent School District.
In what neighborhood is Harper Daep located?
Harper Daep is located in the Central Northwest neighborhood of Houston, TX. There are 13 other public schools located in Central Northwest.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Alternative school
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 55 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 3:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 94%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • : <50% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

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