Steelton-Highspire SD School District

250 Reynders St
Steelton, PA 17113
(District boundaries shown in map)
1/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

Steelton-Highspire SD School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Pennsylvania for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 1,322 students in Steelton-Highspire SD School District. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
Public Schools in Steelton-Highspire SD School District have an average math proficiency score of 2% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 9% (versus the 55% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Pennsylvania public school average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Overview

2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (PA)
# Schools
2 Schools
2,941 Schools
# Students
1,322 Students
1,670,866 Students
# Teachers
94 Teachers
120,617 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1

District Rank

Steelton-Highspire SD School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 660 school districts in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 60-64% has decreased from 80-84% over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
State Average (PA)
#675 out of 677 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
This chart display the overall district rank of Steelton-Highspire SD  School District, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
2%
38%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Steelton-Highspire SD  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of PA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
9%
55%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Steelton-Highspire SD  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of PA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
60-64%
87%
This chart display public school graduation rate of Steelton-Highspire SD  School District and public school graduation rate of PA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.62
0.57
# American Indian Students
1 Student
2,847 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
2 Students
72,843 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
4%
# Hispanic Students
339 Students
227,380 Students
% Hispanic Students
26%
14%
# Black Students
724 Students
240,366 Students
% Black Students
55%
14%
# White Students
161 Students
1,044,106 Students
% White Students
12%
63%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
1,435 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
95 Students
81,301 Students
% of Two or more races Students
7%
5%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
-
6,075
# Students in K Grade:
110
118,975
# Students in 1st Grade:
110
117,721
# Students in 2nd Grade:
112
122,752
# Students in 3rd Grade:
110
123,313
# Students in 4th Grade:
95
124,259
# Students in 5th Grade:
107
126,511
# Students in 6th Grade:
86
127,241
# Students in 7th Grade:
121
131,426
# Students in 8th Grade:
122
134,903
# Students in 9th Grade:
162
145,107
# Students in 10th Grade:
86
134,246
# Students in 11th Grade:
48
128,592
# Students in 12th Grade:
53
129,745
# Ungraded Students:
-
-

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $21,646 in this school district is less than the state median of $23,665. The school district revenue/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $20,028 is less than the state median of $23,089. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (PA)
Total Revenue
$29 MM
$39,541 MM
This chart display total revenue of Steelton-Highspire SD  School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in PA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$27 MM
$38,578 MM
This chart display total spending of Steelton-Highspire SD  School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in PA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$21,646
$23,665
This chart display average revenue per public school student in Steelton-Highspire SD  School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in PA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$20,028
$23,089
This chart display average spending per public school student in Steelton-Highspire SD  School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in PA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Steelton-Highspire SD School District Public Schools (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Steelton-highspire Elementary School
(Math: 2% | Reading: 12%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
250 Reynders Avenue
Harrisburg, PA 17113
(717) 704-3826
Grades: K-6
| 730 students
Rank: #22.
Steelton-highspire High School
(Math: 2% | Reading: 6%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
250 Reynders Ave.
Harrisburg, PA 17113
(717) 704-3809
Grades: 7-12
| 592 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Steelton-Highspire SD School District?
Steelton-Highspire SD School District manages 2 public schools serving 1,322 students.
What is the rank of Steelton-Highspire SD School District?
Steelton-Highspire SD School District is ranked #658 out of 660 school districts in Pennsylvania (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Pennsylvania school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Steelton-Highspire SD School District?
55% of Steelton-Highspire SD School District students are Black, 26% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are White, and 7% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Steelton-Highspire SD School District?
Steelton-Highspire SD School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is equal to the Pennsylvania state average of 14:1.
What is Steelton-Highspire SD School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $20,028 is less than the state median of $23,089. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • District size: 2 schools
  • Grades: KG-12
  • Enrollment: 1,322 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 88%
  • : 60-64% (Btm 50% in PA)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 2% (Btm 50%)
  • : 9% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

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