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Harrisburg HS - SciTech Cmp

Harrisburg City SD · Dauphin County · 215 Market Street, Harrisburg, PA 17101.0

(717)703-1900

4/10
#422
Rank 422 out of 625
Top 67%
English Language Arts4/10 · #380 · 40th percentile
Mathematics4/10 · #377 · 40th percentile
Science3/10 · #476 · 23rd percentile

English Language Arts

Math Trend

Science Trend

School Overview

Harrisburg's SciTech Campus draws students who are serious about building a future in science and technology, sitting within a district that serves a diverse, urban community in Pennsylvania's state capital. The school's STEM focus gives motivated students a more specialized path than a traditional high school, which can be a real draw for families who want their kids thinking about careers in tech or the sciences from an early age. Living in Harrisburg means easy access to government institutions, nearby colleges, and a city that's genuinely invested in revitalizing its schools — making SciTech a compelling option for families who see potential in what the city is working toward.

Student Demographics

69 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

African American
48 (70%)
Hispanic
15 (22%)
Asian
4 (6%)
Other
2 (3%)

Key Indicators

English Learners5 (7%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged45 (65%)
Students with Disabilities4 (6%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

347
Enrollment
20.6
Teachers (FTE)
16.8:1
Student-Staff Ratio

Graduation Rate

100%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.

7
AP Courses
offered
17.3%
AP Participation
of students
56
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 · #84 · 88th percentile

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

Nearby Libraries

No programs found