Harrisburg High School - SciTech Cmp

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Harrisburg High School - SciTech Cmp ranks 282 nd of 686 Pennsylvania high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Harrisburg High School - SciTech Cmp is a public high school serving 323 students in grades 9-12 in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, which is part of the Harrisburg City School District. Despite the district's low ranking, this specialized school consistently outperforms both the district and the state in academic proficiency, particularly for underserved student populations.

Harrisburg High School - SciTech Cmp stands out for its strong academic performance, with 46.3% proficiency in Algebra I compared to 13.3% for the district and 41.6% for the state. The school's performance is especially impressive for Hispanic and African American students, who rank in the top 11 and 64 schools in Pennsylvania, respectively, for their subgroups. Additionally, the school maintains a relatively high four-year graduation rate, ranging from 68.7% to 98.8%, and a low dropout rate of 0.0% to 7.0%.

While Harrisburg High School - SciTech Cmp outperforms the nearby Harrisburg High School, it lags behind some other local schools, such as Red Land Senior High School and East Pennsboro Area Senior High School, which have higher overall rankings and better academic performance. However, Harrisburg High School - SciTech Cmp has maintained a consistent 3-star rating from SchoolDigger, indicating a stable level of performance over time.

Detail:

Public 9-12

215 Market Street
Harrisburg, PA 17101

(717) 703-1900

District: Harrisburg City School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
282^nd of 686 Pennsylvania High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $23,869

Student/teacher ratio: 12.9

Number of students: 323

Racial breakdown:

African American:

59.4%

Hispanic:

29.7%

Asian:

6.5%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 99.1%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Harrisburg High School - SciTech Cmp ranks better than 58.9% of high schools in Pennsylvania. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 61.05. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Harrisburg High School - SciTech Cmp who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (59.4%), Hispanic (29.7%), Asian (6.5%). (See more...)

Compare Details 99.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Harrisburg High School - SciTech Cmp is 12.9. (See more...)

Compare Harrisburg High School - SciTech Cmp employs 25 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Harrisburg High School - SciTech Cmp is $23,869.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Harrisburg High School - SciTech Cmp:

SchoolDigger ranks Harrisburg High School - SciTech Cmp 282^nd of 686 Pennsylvania public high schools. (See Harrisburg High School - SciTech Cmp in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Female students:

Male students:

African American students:

Hispanic students:

Harrisburg City School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Harrisburg City School District 575^th of 610 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Harrisburg High School - SciTech Cmp

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Rank History for all students at Harrisburg High School - SciTech Cmp

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	PA State Percentile
2009	83.36	62^nd	632	90.2%
2010	79.52	86^th	649	86.7%
2011	81.52	69^th	660	89.5%
2012	70.56	200^th	664	69.9%
2013	71.49	145^th	591	75.5%
2014	49.11	360^th	580	37.9%
2015	50.97	422^nd	680	37.9%
2016	60.52	349^th	677	48.4%
2017	68.87	253^rd	663	61.8%
2018	58.59	365^th	673	45.8%
2019	69.76	247^th	693	64.4%
2022	61.51	279^th	634	56.0%
2023	61.86	275^th	674	59.2%
2024	61.05	282^nd	686	58.9%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Harrisburg High School - SciTech Cmp

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	74.19	142^nd	652	78.2%
2024	78.81	115^th	664	82.7%

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Rank History for Female students at Harrisburg High School - SciTech Cmp

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	69.69	214^th	665	67.8%

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Rank History for Male students at Harrisburg High School - SciTech Cmp

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	47.44	386^th	662	41.7%

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Rank History for African American students at Harrisburg High School - SciTech Cmp

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	91.06	18^th	260	93.1%
2024	72.64	64^th	284	77.5%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Harrisburg High School - SciTech Cmp

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	84.97	24^th	252	90.5%
2024	95.86	11^th	274	96.0%

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Data source: test scores: Pennsylvania Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Pennsylvania Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Harrisburg High School - SciTech Cmp

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2007	19	293	14	33	0	n/a	n/a	359
2008	22	261	15	36	0	n/a	n/a	334
2009	26	269	24	38	0	n/a	n/a	357
2010	24	263	27	44	1	n/a	n/a	359
2011	25	295	34	57	1	0	0	412
2012	18	272	40	55	1	0	0	386
2013	15	247	41	62	1	0	0	366
2014	13	255	42	55	1	0	2	368
2015	12	228	42	47	1	0	2	332
2016	13	223	36	43	0	0	1	316
2017	12	210	25	46	0	0	1	294
2018	15	221	31	60	0	0	0	327
2019	15	244	23	72	0	0	3	357
2020	14	240	21	84	0	0	4	363
2021	16	240	23	87	0	0	3	369
2022	11	206	19	87	0	0	5	328
2023	12	197	18	91	0	0	5	323
2024	5	192	21	96	0	0	9	323

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Harrisburg High School - SciTech Cmp

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2007	359	24.8	14.5	n/a
2008	334	27.7	12.1	n/a
2009	357	26.5	13.4	n/a
2010	359	28.5	12.5	69.4
2011	412	28.5	14.4	68.9
2012	386	28.8	13.3	65.3
2013	366	24.7	14.8	60.7
2014	368	26.6	13.7	83.4
2015	332	30.0	11.0	99.1
2016	316	26.0	12.1	54.7
2017	294	31.8	9.2	n/a
2018	327	27.8	11.7	62.4
2019	357	26.5	13.4	99.2
2020	363	27.0	13.4	n/a
2021	369	27.5	13.4	99.2
2022	328	26.5	12.3	99.1
2023	323	24.0	13.4	99.1
2024	323	25.0	12.9	99.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Harrisburg High School - SciTech Cmp

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2007	359	24.8	14.5	n/a
2008	334	27.7	12.1	n/a
2009	357	26.5	13.4	n/a
2010	359	28.5	12.5	69.4
2011	412	28.5	14.4	68.9
2012	386	28.8	13.3	65.3
2013	366	24.7	14.8	60.7
2014	368	26.6	13.7	83.4
2015	332	30.0	11.0	99.1
2016	316	26.0	12.1	54.7
2017	294	31.8	9.2	n/a
2018	327	27.8	11.7	62.4
2019	357	26.5	13.4	99.2
2020	363	27.0	13.4	n/a
2021	369	27.5	13.4	99.2
2022	328	26.5	12.3	99.1
2023	323	24.0	13.4	99.1
2024	323	25.0	12.9	99.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Harrisburg High School - SciTech Cmp

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$1,938 (11.7%)	$14,628 (88.3%)	$16,566
2020	$1,068 (10.0%)	$9,655 (90.0%)	$10,722
2021	$787 (5.2%)	$14,257 (94.8%)	$15,044
2022	$620 (2.6%)	$23,249 (97.4%)	$23,869

Data source: Pennsylvania Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Harrisburg High School - SciTech Cmp

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 247^th of 693 High schools	Ranks 275^th of 674 High schools	5.2%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
11th Grade Algebra I (Harrisburg High School - SciTech Cmp)	72.7	36.1	36.6%
11th Grade Algebra I (Pennsylvania)	63.3	34.1	29.2%
11th Grade Biology (Harrisburg High School - SciTech Cmp)	68.2	54.9	13.3%
11th Grade Biology (Pennsylvania)	63.2	50.7	12.5%
11th Grade Literature (Harrisburg High School - SciTech Cmp)	79.1	66.2	12.9%
11th Grade Literature (Pennsylvania)	71.5	65.3	6.2%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	357	323	9.5%
African American	244	197	19.3%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	23	18	21.7%
Hispanic	72	91	26.4%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	15	12	20%
Two or More Races	3	5	66.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	99.2%	99.1%	0.1%

Schools Near Harrisburg High School - SciTech Cmp

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				Keystone Exams Algebra I (2024)	Keystone Exams Biology (2024)	Keystone Exams Literature (2024)	PSSA Math (2024)			PSSA Science (2024)		PSSA English Language Arts (2024)			Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Keystone Exams Algebra I 11th Grade	Keystone Exams Biology 11th Grade	Keystone Exams Literature 11th Grade	PSSA Math 7th Grade	PSSA Math 8th Grade	PSSA Math All Grades	PSSA Science 8th Grade	PSSA Science All Grades	PSSA English Language Arts 7th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts 8th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Harrisburg High School - SciTech Cmp	Public	9-12	215 Market Street	Harrisburg	17101	Dauphin County	Harrisburg City School District	No	No	No	Yes	(717) 703-1900	323	25	12.9	99.1%	5 (1.5%)	192 (59.4%)	96 (29.7%)	21 (6.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (2.8%)	61	282^nd of 686 public high schools	58.9%		61.9	275^th of 674 public high schools	59.2%	7	46.3	43.5	73.9									$23,869	$620	$23,249
Capital Area School for the Arts Charter School	Public, Charter	9-12	150 Strawberry Square	Harrisburg	17101	Dauphin County	Capital Area School for the Arts Charter School	Yes	No	No	Yes	(717) 732-8450	168	15	11.5	6.5%	105 (62.5%)	28 (16.7%)	18 (10.7%)	7 (4.2%)	1 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (5.4%)	90.6	45^th of 686 public high schools	93.4%		85.1	79^th of 674 public high schools	88.3%	34	66.6	75.0	85.4									$16,006	$173	$15,833
Harrisburg High School	Public	9-12	2451 Market St	Harrisburg	17104	Dauphin County	Harrisburg City School District	No	No	No	Yes	(717) 703-4300	1,333	76	17.6	100.2%	29 (2.2%)	637 (47.8%)	607 (45.5%)	22 (1.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	38 (2.9%)	2.4	671^st of 686 public high schools	2.2%		3.3	664^th of 674 public high schools	1.5%	7	2.4	5.1	12.1									$17,949	$466	$17,483
Cedar Cliff High School	Public	9-12	1301 Carlisle Road	Camp Hill	17011	Cumberland County	West Shore School District	No	No	No	No	(717) 737-8654	1,359	86	15.7	41.0%	917 (67.5%)	114 (8.4%)	189 (13.9%)	58 (4.3%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	79 (5.8%)	58.8	311^th of 686 public high schools	54.7%		47.2	402^nd of 674 public high schools	40.4%	91	51.7	48.2	61.1									$19,307	$1,156	$18,152
Camp Hill Senior High School	Public	9-12	100 S 24th St	Camp Hill	17011	Cumberland County	Camp Hill School District	No	No	No	No	(717) 901-2500	418	27	15.3	17.5%	321 (76.8%)	13 (3.1%)	42 (10.0%)	18 (4.3%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	23 (5.5%)	86.2	69^th of 686 public high schools	89.9%		87.1	63^rd of 674 public high schools	90.7%	6	53.5	81.2	82.9									$18,332	$602	$17,730
Steelton-Highspire High School	Public	7-12	250 Reynders Ave.	Steelton	17113	Dauphin County	Steelton-Highspire School District	No	No	No	Yes	(717) 704-3809	615	50	12.2		74 (12.0%)	316 (51.4%)	177 (28.8%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	46 (7.5%)	3.8	655^th of 686 public high schools	4.5%		4	652^nd of 674 public high schools	3.3%	3	6.3	10.0	19.6	3.9	1.3	2.5	16.4	16.4	17.7	18.5	18.1	$7,602	$1,081	$6,521
Susquehanna Township High School	Public	9-12	3500 Elmerton Ave	Harrisburg	17109	Dauphin County	Susquehanna Township School District	No	No	No	No	(717) 657-5117	774	57	13.5	64.1%	154 (19.9%)	296 (38.2%)	123 (15.9%)	124 (16.0%)	4 (0.5%)	3 (0.4%)	70 (9.0%)	43.1	444^th of 686 public high schools	35.3%		32.9	493^rd of 674 public high schools	26.9%	49	37.8	45.3	53.0									$30,305	$1,411	$28,894
East Pennsboro Area Senior High School	Public	9-12	425 W Shady Ln	Enola	17025	Cumberland County	East Pennsboro Area School District	No	No	No	No	(717) 732-0723	788	56	14.0	42.1%	510 (64.7%)	68 (8.6%)	88 (11.2%)	73 (9.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	48 (6.1%)	71.9	189^th of 686 public high schools	72.4%		76	143^rd of 674 public high schools	78.8%	46	47.0	60.5	74.1									$14,000	$718	$13,281
Central Dauphin East Senior High School	Public	9-12	626 Rutherford Rd	Harrisburg	17109	Dauphin County	Central Dauphin School District	No	No	No	No	(717) 541-1662	1,596	107	14.8	100.1%	332 (20.8%)	497 (31.1%)	331 (20.7%)	243 (15.2%)	7 (0.4%)	4 (0.3%)	182 (11.4%)	22.2	548^th of 686 public high schools	20.1%		25.5	529^th of 674 public high schools	21.5%	19	21.5	27.2	49.6									$14,002	$840	$13,162
Dauphin County Technical School	Public	9-12	6001 Locust Ln	Harrisburg	17109	Dauphin County	Dauphin County Technical School	No	No	No	No	(717) 652-3170	1,175	82	14.3	99.7%	478 (40.7%)	241 (20.5%)	277 (23.6%)	134 (11.4%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	44 (3.7%)	40.2	464^th of 686 public high schools	32.4%		56.9	323^rd of 674 public high schools	52.1%	141	28.1	48.0	54.8

Frequently Asked Questions about Harrisburg High School - SciTech Cmp

Is Harrisburg High School - SciTech Cmp a good school?

Harrisburg High School - SciTech Cmp ranks 282^nd of 686 Pennsylvania high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Harrisburg High School - SciTech Cmp?

In the 2023-24 school year, 323 students attended Harrisburg High School - SciTech Cmp.

What district is Harrisburg High School - SciTech Cmp in?

Harrisburg City School District

What is the racial makeup of Harrisburg High School - SciTech Cmp?

Students at Harrisburg High School - SciTech Cmp are 59% African American, 30% Hispanic, 7% Asian, 3% Two or more races, 2% White.

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