Central Dauphin Sr. High School

437 Piketown Road
Harrisburg, PA 17112
(School attendance zone shown in map)
7/
10
Top 50%
Serving 1,874 students in grades 9-12, Central Dauphin Sr. High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 71% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,874 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 34%
  • : 95% (Top 30% in PA)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 71% (Top 10%)
  • : <50% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Central Dauphin Sr. High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Central Dauphin Sr. High School's student population of 1,874 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 123 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,874 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
123 teachers
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School Rankings

Central Dauphin Sr. High School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,549 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Central Dauphin Sr. High School is 0.54, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
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State Level (PA)
#776 out of 2549 schools
(Top 50%)
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71%
38%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Central Dauphin Sr. High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
<50%
55%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
8%
4%
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Hispanic
8%
14%
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Black
11%
14%
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White
66%
63%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.54
This chart display the diversity score of Central Dauphin Sr. High School and the public school average diversity score of Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
95%
87%
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
27%
50%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Central Dauphin Sr. High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
1%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Central Dauphin Sr. High School's ranking?
Central Dauphin Sr. High School is ranked #776 out of 2,549 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Central Dauphin Sr. High School often compared to?
Central Dauphin Sr. High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Central Dauphin East Sr. High School, Lower Dauphin High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
71% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% PA state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Central Dauphin Sr. High School?
The graduation rate of Central Dauphin Sr. High School is 95%, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 87%.
How many students attend Central Dauphin Sr. High School?
1,874 students attend Central Dauphin Sr. High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Central Dauphin Sr. High School students are White, 11% of students are Black, 8% of students are Asian, 8% of students are Hispanic, and 7% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Central Dauphin Sr. High School?
Central Dauphin Sr. High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Central Dauphin Sr. High School offer ?
Central Dauphin Sr. High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Central Dauphin Sr. High School part of?
Central Dauphin Sr. High School is part of Central Dauphin SD School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,874 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 34%
  • : 95% (Top 30%)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 71% (Top 10%)
  • : <50% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

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