Harrisburg High School - Scitech Cmp

215 Market Street
Harrisburg, PA 17101
9/
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Top 20%
Serving 328 students in grades 9-12, Harrisburg High School - Scitech Cmp ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2018-2019 school year.
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 75-79% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 62%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 328 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 97%
  • : ≥95% (Top 10% in PA)
  • : 50-54% (Top 30%)
  • : 75-79%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Harrisburg High School - Scitech Cmp ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:

School Overview

Harrisburg High School - Scitech Cmp's student population of 328 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
328 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Harrisburg High School - Scitech Cmp 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)
50-54%
38%
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(18-19)
75-79%
62%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
6%
4%
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Hispanic
26%
14%
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Black
63%
14%
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White
3%
63%
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Hawaiian
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n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.54
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≥95%
87%
This chart display graduation rate of Harrisburg High School - Scitech Cmp and public school graduation rate of Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
50%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
1%
5%
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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 schools are Harrisburg High School - Scitech Cmp often compared to?
Harrisburg High School - Scitech Cmpis often viewed alongside schools like Harrisburg High School, Hershey High School, Central Dauphin Sr. High School by visitors of our site.
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 75-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% PA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Harrisburg High School - Scitech Cmp?
The graduation rate of Harrisburg High School - Scitech Cmp is 95%, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 87%.
How many students attend Harrisburg High School - Scitech Cmp?
328 students attend Harrisburg High School - Scitech Cmp.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Harrisburg High School - Scitech Cmp students are Black, 26% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Asian, 3% of students are White, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Harrisburg High School - Scitech Cmp?
Harrisburg High School - Scitech Cmp has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Harrisburg High School - Scitech Cmp offer ?
Harrisburg High School - Scitech Cmp offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Harrisburg High School - Scitech Cmp part of?
Harrisburg High School - Scitech Cmp is part of Harrisburg City SD School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 328 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 97%
  • : ≥95% (Top 10%)
  • : 50-54% (Top 30%)
  • : 75-79%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

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