For the 2024 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 3,380 students in 17109, PA.
The top ranked public high schools in 17109, PA are Central Dauphin East Sr. High School, Dauphin County Technical School and Susquehanna Twp High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 17109 have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Pennsylvania public high school average of 48%), and reading proficiency score of 17% (versus the 48% statewide average). High schools in 17109, PA have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 17109 have a Graduation Rate of 87%, which is less than the Pennsylvania average of 88%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Dauphin County Technical School, with 98% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Pennsylvania or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the Pennsylvania public high school average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 17109, PA Public High Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Central Dauphin East Sr. High School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
626 Rutherford Rd
Harrisburg, PA 17109
(717) 541-1662
Harrisburg, PA 17109
(717) 541-1662
Grades: 9-12
| 1,539 students
Rank: #22.
Dauphin County Technical School
Vocational School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 55% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
6001 Locust Ln
Harrisburg, PA 17109
(717) 652-3170
Harrisburg, PA 17109
(717) 652-3170
Grades: 9-12
| 1,083 students
Rank: #33.
Susquehanna Twp High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3500 Elmerton Ave
Harrisburg, PA 17109
(717) 657-5117
Harrisburg, PA 17109
(717) 657-5117
Grades: 9-12
| 758 students
17109, Pennsylvania Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1201 North Progress Ave
Harrisburg, PA 17109
(717) 657-5122
Harrisburg, PA 17109
(717) 657-5122
Grades: K
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in 17109, PA?
The top ranked public high schools in 17109, PA include Central Dauphin East Sr. High School, Dauphin County Technical School and Susquehanna Twp High School.
How many public high schools are located in 17109, PA?
3 public high schools are located in 17109, PA.
What is the racial composition of students in 17109, PA?
17109, PA public high schools minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the Pennsylvania public high schools average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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