Harper-Archer is part of the historic Collier Heights community in northwest Atlanta.  Collier Heights was the first community in the United States built by African-Americans for the burgeoning African-American community in Atlanta. 

Harper Archer's current mission is to reclaim its excellence.  Educational consultants and specialists are working alongside teachers, implementing best practices and research-based methods in order to improve student comprehension and performance.

Harper-Archer's Web site says it is a designated No Place To Hate school where anti-bias and diversity education -- in order to eradicate bigotry and prejudice --  are part of the curriculum. 

Harper-Archer students have excelled at sports. In 2009, the  football team was the middle school champion. In 2010, the girls basketball team was the middle shool champion.