Harrisburg High School - Scitech Cmp
Tel:
(717)703-1900
- Harrisburg High School - Scitech Cmp serves 294 students in grades 9-12.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 70-74% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 46%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 80-84% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 63%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 15:1.
- Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 34%.
Top Placements
Harrisburg High School - Scitech Cmp places among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
- Category Attribute
- Student Attention Lowest teacher:student ratio (Top 10%)
School Overview
- Harrisburg High School - Scitech Cmp's student population of 294 students has declined by 20% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 32 teachers has grown by 18% over five school years.
| Awards |  Blue Ribbon School (2018) |
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Total Students | 294 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 32 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Harrisburg High School - Scitech Cmp's student:teacher ratio of 9:1 has decreased from 14:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Harrisburg High School - Scitech Cmp is 0.45, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.27. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (PA) |
| Overall School Rank | #240 out of 2,835 schools (Top 10%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 70-74% | 46% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 80-84% | 63% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 9:1 | 15:1 |
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| Asian | 8% | 4% |
| Hispanic | 16% | 11% |
| Black | 72% | 15% |
| White | 4% | 66% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.45 | 0.27 |
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| Graduation Rate | ≥95% | 86% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | n/a | 41% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | n/a | 3% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Harrisburg City SD School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, PA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Harrisburg High School - Scitech Cmp is Capital Area School For The Arts Charter (0.1 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Marshall Math Science Academy (0.7 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Marshall Math Science Academy (0.7 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Harrisburg Capital Area School For The Arts Charter Charter School
Grades: 9-12 | 197 students
0.1 miles
150 Strawberry Square
Harrisburg, PA 17101
(717)732-8450 0.1 9-12 197 - Harrisburg Marshall Math Science Academy Grades: 5-8 | 344 students
0.7 miles
301 Hale Avenue
Harrisburg, PA 17104
(717)703-1200 0.7 5-8 344 - Harrisburg Cougar Academy Grades: 1-12 | 208 students
1.0 miles
1601 State St
Harrisburg, PA 17103
(717)703-4325 1.0 1-12 208 - Harrisburg Downey School Grades: K-4 | 408 students
1.0 miles
1313 Monroe St
Harrisburg, PA 17103
(717)703-1240 1.0 K-4 408 - Harrisburg Sylvan Heights Science Charter School Charter School
Grades: K-4 | 214 students
1.0 miles
915 S 13th Street
Harrisburg, PA 17104
(717)232-9220 1.0 K-4 214
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