Serving 192 students in grades 9-12, Harwood Career Prep High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 6% (which was lower than the Indiana state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 22% (which was lower than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 was lower than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment was 43% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Indiana state average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Top Rankings
Harwood Career Prep High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
192 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
School Rankings
Overall Testing Rank
#1613 out of 1763 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
41%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
34%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
5%
15%
Black
23%
13%
White
57%
63%
Hawaiian
3%
n/a
Two or more races
11%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
27%
88%
Eligible for Free Lunch
76%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Harwood Career Prep High School's ranking?
Harwood Career Prep High School is ranked #1613 out of 1,763 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Indiana.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% IN state average), while 22% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Harwood Career Prep High School?
The graduation rate of Harwood Career Prep High School is 27%, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 88%.
How many students attend Harwood Career Prep High School?
192 students attend Harwood Career Prep High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Harwood Career Prep High School students are White, 23% of students are Black, 11% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Harwood Career Prep High School?
Harwood Career Prep High School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Harwood Career Prep High School offer ?
Harwood Career Prep High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Harwood Career Prep High School part of?
Harwood Career Prep High School is part of Evansville Vanderburgh School Corp School District.
In what neighborhood is Harwood Career Prep High School located?
Harwood Career Prep High School is located in the Country Club Manor neighborhood of Evansville, IN.
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