Harrisburg City School District

The Harrisburg City School District in Pennsylvania operates 12 schools, including 5 elementary schools, 4 middle schools, 2 high schools, and 1 alternative school, serving a predominantly minority and economically disadvantaged student population.

The district's top-performing school is Harrisburg High School - SciTech Campus, which ranks 275th out of 674 Pennsylvania high schools and has a 98.8% four-year graduation rate and strong test scores. Another standout is Marshall Math Science Academy, a middle school that ranks 556th out of 893 Pennsylvania middle schools and has the highest proficiency rates in the district. The alternative Cougar Academy also stands out with a 100% four-year graduation rate and a low 2.1% dropout rate.

However, the district faces significant challenges, with wide disparities in performance between the top-performing and lower-performing schools, high dropout rates, and low test scores compared to state averages. The data suggests that the district may not be allocating resources equitably, as the higher-performing schools tend to have higher per-student spending. Addressing these issues and supporting the lower-performing schools will be crucial for improving educational outcomes for all students in the Harrisburg City School District.