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Steelton-Highspire School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 1,337 students in Steelton-Highspire 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 Steelton-Highspire School District have an average math proficiency score of 4% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 13% (versus the 55% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 90% 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
2 Schools
2,936 Schools
# Students
1,337 Students
1,671,975 Students
# Teachers
98 Teachers
121,966 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
District Rank
Steelton-Highspire 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 60-64% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#665 out of 684 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
4%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
13%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
14%
57%
Graduation Rate
60-64%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.64
0.58
# American Indian Students
2 Students
3,031 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
2 Students
75,313 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
5%
# Hispanic Students
370 Students
239,410 Students
% Hispanic Students
28%
14%
# Black Students
700 Students
239,621 Students
% Black Students
52%
14%
# White Students
134 Students
1,028,296 Students
% White Students
10%
62%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
1,423 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
129 Students
85,601 Students
% of Two or more races Students
10%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
7,645
# Students in K Grade:
101
115,927
# Students in 1st Grade:
122
124,827
# Students in 2nd Grade:
105
119,582
# Students in 3rd Grade:
105
124,107
# Students in 4th Grade:
108
124,674
# Students in 5th Grade:
92
125,645
# Students in 6th Grade:
105
127,758
# Students in 7th Grade:
98
129,446
# Students in 8th Grade:
126
132,568
# Students in 9th Grade:
135
144,673
# Students in 10th Grade:
99
138,290
# Students in 11th Grade:
70
128,529
# Students in 12th Grade:
71
128,304
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $21,403 in this school district is less than the state median of $23,649. The school district revenue/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $19,803 is less than the state median of $23,073. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$29 MM
$39,541 MM
Spending
$27 MM
$38,578 MM
Revenue / Student
$21,403
$23,649
Spending / Student
$19,803
$23,073
Best Steelton-Highspire School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Steelton-highspire Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 12%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
250 Reynders Avenue
Harrisburg, PA 17113
(717) 704-3826
Harrisburg, PA 17113
(717) 704-3826
Grades: K-6
| 738 students
Rank: #22.
Steelton-highspire High School
Magnet School
(Math: 2% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
250 Reynders Ave.
Harrisburg, PA 17113
(717) 704-3809
Harrisburg, PA 17113
(717) 704-3809
Grades: 7-12
| 599 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Steelton-Highspire School District?
Steelton-Highspire School District manages 2 public schools serving 1,337 students.
What is the rank of Steelton-Highspire School District?
Steelton-Highspire School District is ranked #665 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%)
What is the racial composition of students in Steelton-Highspire School District?
52% of Steelton-Highspire School District students are Black, 28% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are White, and 10% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Steelton-Highspire School District?
Steelton-Highspire School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is equal to the Pennsylvania state average of 14:1.
What is Steelton-Highspire School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $19,803 is less than the state median of $23,073. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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