For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 300 students in 17102, PA.
The top-ranked public high school in 17102, PA is Cougar Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high school in zipcode 17102 have an average math proficiency score of 4% (versus the Pennsylvania public high school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 15% (versus the 58% statewide average). High schools in 17102, PA have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 17102 have a Graduation Rate of 80%, which is less than the Pennsylvania average of 88%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Cougar Academy, with ≥80% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Pennsylvania or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Pennsylvania public high school average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best 17102, PA Public High Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Cougar Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1701 North 6th Street
Harrisburg, PA 17102
(717) 703-4325
Harrisburg, PA 17102
(717) 703-4325
Gr: K-12 | 300 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1
17102, Pennsylvania Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
1206 N 6th Street
Harrisburg, PA 17102
(717) 703-1201
Harrisburg, PA 17102
(717) 703-1201
Gr: PK-8 | 304 students Minority enrollment: 93%
1701 North 6th St
Harrisburg, PA 17102
(717) 703-1320
Harrisburg, PA 17102
(717) 703-1320
Gr: K-8 | 382 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Ronald H Brown Charter School (Closed 2007)
Charter School
279 Boas Street
Harrisburg, PA 17102
(717) 232-7696
Harrisburg, PA 17102
(717) 232-7696
Gr: K-8 | 364 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in 17102, PA?
The top-ranked public high schools in 17102, PA include Cougar Academy.
How many public high schools are located in 17102?
1 public high schools are located in 17102.
What is the racial composition of students in 17102?
17102 public high schools minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Pennsylvania public high schools average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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