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Central Dauphin Senior High School

Central Dauphin SD · Dauphin County · 437 Piketown Road, Harrisburg, PA 17112.0

(717)703-5360

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5/10
#341
Rank 341 out of 625
Top 54%
English Language Arts6/10 · #265 · 58th percentile
Mathematics4/10 · #386 · 38th percentile
Science4/10 · #373 · 40th percentile

English Language Arts

Math Trend

Science Trend

School Overview

Central Dauphin Senior High School sits in the suburbs just east of Harrisburg, drawing from a mix of established neighborhoods and newer developments along the Route 22 corridor. The school shows stronger English scores than math and science, making it a reasonable fit for families with students who lean toward the humanities or communications — not surprising given the school's proximity to the state capital and all the civic and government energy that brings to the region. Families who want a large suburban high school experience with access to Harrisburg's cultural institutions, restaurants, and career opportunities in state government will find this part of Dauphin County an affordable and convenient place to put down roots.

Student Demographics

463 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

White
293 (63%)
African American
54 (12%)
Asian
43 (9%)
Hispanic
41 (9%)
Multiple Races
31 (7%)
Other
1 (0%)

Key Indicators

English Learners24 (5%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged126 (27%)
Students with Disabilities59 (13%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

1,966
Enrollment
134.1
Teachers (FTE)
14.7:1
Student-Staff Ratio

Graduation Rate

91.6%of students graduate within 4 years

Graduation Rate Trend

College Readiness

Advanced Placement (AP) and International Baccalaureate (IB) programs offer college-level coursework and are a key indicator of academic rigor.

20
AP Courses
offered
38.8%
AP Participation
of students
767
AP Enrollment
students

Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22

Community Enrichment Programs

This supplementary score measures the availability of enrichment programs — such as tutoring, music, dance, sports, and arts — within 3 miles of the school. Schools in communities with more diverse and accessible programs score higher.

Nearby Programs5/10 · #359 · 46th percentile

32 programs within 3 miles. Ranked among High Schools in Pennsylvania.