Serving 1,083 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 50-54% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 62%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Vocational school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,083 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 52%
- Graduation Rate: 98% (Top 5% in PA)
- Math Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55%
- 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 1,083 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 81 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,083 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
81 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Dauphin County Technical School is 0.69, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)55%
62%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
9%
4%
Hispanic
20%
14%
Black
20%
14%
White
48%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
98%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
47%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
1%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% PA state average), while 55% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% PA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Dauphin County Technical School?
The graduation rate of Dauphin County Technical School is 98%, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 87%.
How many students attend Dauphin County Technical School?
1,083 students attend Dauphin County Technical School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Dauphin County Technical School students are White, 20% of students are Black, 20% of students are Hispanic, 9% 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 13:1, which is equal to 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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