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Harrisburg High School

Harrisburg City SD · Dauphin County · 2451 Market St, Harrisburg, PA 17103.0

(717)703-4300

1/10
#621
Rank 621 out of 625
Top 99%
English Language Arts1/10 · #626 · 0th percentile
Mathematics1/10 · #618 · 1st percentile
Science1/10 · #611 · 1st percentile

English Language Arts

Math Trend

Science Trend

School Overview

Harrisburg High School sits in Pennsylvania's capital city, a community with deep historical roots and a resilient, civically engaged spirit — but families here face real academic challenges, and the school's test scores reflect a district that is still working hard to meet its students' needs. For families in the area, supplementing classroom learning with outside tutoring, community programs, and the city's rich access to government, cultural institutions, and nonprofits can make a meaningful difference. Harrisburg itself offers a unique backdrop for growing up — walkable neighborhoods, the Susquehanna riverfront, and proximity to state government create opportunities for engaged, curious students willing to seek them out.

Student Demographics

193 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

Hispanic
96 (50%)
African American
89 (46%)
Multiple Races
4 (2%)
Other
4 (2%)

Key Indicators

English Learners58 (30%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged155 (80%)
Students with Disabilities44 (23%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

1,348
Enrollment
80.1
Teachers (FTE)
16.8:1
Student-Staff Ratio

Graduation Rate

63.2%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.

4
AP Courses
offered
2%
AP Participation
of students
24
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 Programs9/10 · #111 · 84th percentile

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

Nearby Libraries

No programs found