Serving 1,125 students in grades 9-12, Dauphin County Technical School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 39% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Vocational school / Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,125 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 57%
- Graduation Rate: 97% (Top 5% in PA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Dauphin County Technical School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Diversity
School Overview
Dauphin County Technical School's student population of 1,125 students has grown by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 80 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,125 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
80 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Dauphin County Technical School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,733 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Dauphin County Technical School is 0.71, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2150 out of 2733 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
57%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
10%
5%
Hispanic
22%
14%
Black
22%
14%
White
43%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
97%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
53%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dauphin County Technical School's ranking?
Dauphin County Technical School is ranked #2150 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% PA state average), while 39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Dauphin County Technical School?
The graduation rate of Dauphin County Technical School is 97%, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 87%.
How many students attend Dauphin County Technical School?
1,125 students attend Dauphin County Technical School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
43% of Dauphin County Technical School students are White, 22% of students are Black, 22% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Dauphin County Technical School?
Dauphin County Technical School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Dauphin County Technical School offer ?
Dauphin County Technical School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Dauphin County Technical School part of?
Dauphin County Technical School is part of Dauphin County Technical School District.
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