Top Rankings
Harrisburg City School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 12 public schools serving 6,267 students in Harrisburg City School District. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
Public Schools in Harrisburg City School District have an average math proficiency score of 5% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 17% (versus the 55% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Pennsylvania public school average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (PA)
# Schools
12 Schools
2,936 Schools
# Students
6,267 Students
1,671,975 Students
# Teachers
429 Teachers
121,966 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
District Rank
Harrisburg City School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 679 school districts in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 71% has increased from 59% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#651 out of 684 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
5%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
57%
Graduation Rate
71%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.59
0.58
# American Indian Students
n/a
3,031 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
128 Students
75,313 Students
% Asian Students
2%
5%
# Hispanic Students
2,610 Students
239,410 Students
% Hispanic Students
42%
14%
# Black Students
3,049 Students
239,621 Students
% Black Students
49%
14%
# White Students
213 Students
1,028,296 Students
% White Students
3%
62%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
1,423 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
267 Students
85,601 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
17
7,645
# Students in K Grade:
417
115,927
# Students in 1st Grade:
510
124,827
# Students in 2nd Grade:
455
119,582
# Students in 3rd Grade:
512
124,107
# Students in 4th Grade:
559
124,674
# Students in 5th Grade:
578
125,645
# Students in 6th Grade:
523
127,758
# Students in 7th Grade:
511
129,446
# Students in 8th Grade:
539
132,568
# Students in 9th Grade:
595
144,673
# Students in 10th Grade:
434
138,290
# Students in 11th Grade:
304
128,529
# Students in 12th Grade:
313
128,304
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $24,807 is higher than the state median of $23,649. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $23,953 is higher than the state median of $23,073. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$156 MM
$39,541 MM
Spending
$150 MM
$38,578 MM
Revenue / Student
$24,807
$23,649
Spending / Student
$23,953
$23,073
Best Harrisburg City School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Harrisburg High School - Scitech Cmp
Magnet School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
215 Market Street
Harrisburg, PA 17101
(717) 703-1900
Harrisburg, PA 17101
(717) 703-1900
Grades: 9-12
| 323 students
Rank: #22.
Marshall Math Science Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
301 Hale Avenue
Harrisburg, PA 17104
(717) 703-1200
Harrisburg, PA 17104
(717) 703-1200
Grades: 5-8
| 403 students
Rank: #33.
Harrisburg High School
Magnet School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2451 Market St
Harrisburg, PA 17103
(717) 703-4300
Harrisburg, PA 17103
(717) 703-4300
Grades: 9-12
| 1,230 students
Rank: #44.
Melrose School
Magnet School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2041 Berryhill St
Harrisburg, PA 17104
(717) 703-1440
Harrisburg, PA 17104
(717) 703-1440
Grades: K-5
| 597 students
Rank: #55.
Benjamin Franklin School
Magnet School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 12%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1205 N 6th Street
Harrisburg, PA 17110
(717) 703-1200
Harrisburg, PA 17110
(717) 703-1200
Grades: PK-5
| 786 students
Rank: #66.
Scott School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1900 Derry Street
Harrisburg, PA 17104
(717) 703-4560
Harrisburg, PA 17104
(717) 703-4560
Grades: K-5
| 461 students
Rank: #77.
Cougar Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 3% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1601 State St
Harrisburg, PA 17103
(717) 703-4325
Harrisburg, PA 17103
(717) 703-4325
Grades: K-12
| 389 students
Rank: #8 - 108. - 10.
Downey School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1313 Monroe St
Harrisburg, PA 17103
(717) 703-1240
Harrisburg, PA 17103
(717) 703-1240
Grades: K-5
| 386 students
Rank: #8 - 108. - 10.
Foose School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1301 Sycamore St
Harrisburg, PA 17104
(717) 703-1280
Harrisburg, PA 17104
(717) 703-1280
Grades: PK-5
| 535 students
Rank: #8 - 108. - 10.
Marshall Academy
Magnet School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
301 Hale Ave
Harrisburg, PA 17104
(717) 703-1400
Harrisburg, PA 17104
(717) 703-1400
Grades: 5-8
| 87 students
Rank: #1111.
Rowland Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 2% | Reading: 9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1842 Derry Street
Harrisburg, PA 17104
(717) 703-4500
Harrisburg, PA 17104
(717) 703-4500
Grades: 6-8
| 588 students
Rank: #1212.
Camp Curtin Academy
Magnet School
(Math: ≤1% | Reading: 9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2900 N 6th Street
Harrisburg, PA 17110
(717) 703-4200
Harrisburg, PA 17110
(717) 703-4200
Grades: 6-8
| 482 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Harrisburg City School District?
Harrisburg City School District manages 12 public schools serving 6,267 students.
What is the rank of Harrisburg City School District?
Harrisburg City School District is ranked #652 out of 679 school districts in Pennsylvania (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Pennsylvania school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Harrisburg City School District?
49% of Harrisburg City School District students are Black, 42% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are White, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Harrisburg City School District?
Harrisburg City School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 14:1.
What is Harrisburg City School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $23,953 is higher than the state median of $23,073. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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