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Dauphin County Technical School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 1%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public school serving 1,187 students in Dauphin County Technical School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
Public School in Dauphin County Technical School District have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 56% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the Pennsylvania public school average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (PA)
# Schools
1 School
2,929 Schools
# Students
1,187 Students
1,665,424 Students
# Teachers
79 Teachers
124,094 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Dauphin County Technical School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 677 school districts in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 98% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#511 out of 685 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
57%
Graduation Rate
98%
87.5%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)27.4%
23.3%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.74
0.60
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
13%
5%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hispanic
23%
16%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
20%
14%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% White
39%
60%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
5%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $21,573 in this school district is less than the state median of $26,978. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $19,499 is less than the state median of $26,274. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$26 MM
$44,930 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$23 MM
$43,758 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$21,573
$26,978
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$19,499
$26,274
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best Dauphin County Technical School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Dauphin County Technical School
Vocational School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
6001 Locust Ln
Harrisburg, PA 17109
(717) 652-3170
Harrisburg, PA 17109
(717) 652-3170
Gr: 9-12 | 1,187 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Dauphin County Technical School District?
Dauphin County Technical School District manages 1 public schools serving 1,187 students.
What is the rank of Dauphin County Technical School District?
Dauphin County Technical School District is ranked #519 out of 677 school districts in Pennsylvania (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Pennsylvania school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 1%) and Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Dauphin County Technical School District?
39% of Dauphin County Technical School District students are White, 23% of students are Hispanic, 20% of students are Black, 13% of students are Asian, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Dauphin County Technical School District?
Dauphin County Technical School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What is Dauphin County Technical School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $19,499 is less than the state median of $26,274. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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