Susquehanna Township School District

2579 Interstate Drive
Harrisburg, PA 17110
(District boundaries shown in map)
: 
3/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

Susquehanna Township School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Pennsylvania for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 3,137 students in Susquehanna Township School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
Public Schools in Susquehanna Township School District have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 56% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is more than the Pennsylvania public school average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Overview

This School District
This State (PA)
# Schools
4 Schools
2,929 Schools
# Students
3,137 Students
1,665,424 Students
# Teachers
197 Teachers
124,094 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Susquehanna Township 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 87% has decreased from 95% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (PA)
#543 out of 685 school districts
(Bottom 50%)

Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

17%
38%

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33%
55%

Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓

41%
57%
87%
87.5%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓

(2022-23)
25.3%
23.3%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.79
0.60

Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
19%
5%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓

% Hispanic
18%
16%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓

% Black
32%
14%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓

% White
18%
60%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓

% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
13%
5%

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All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $20,245 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 $20,066 is less than the state median of $26,274. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (PA)
Total Revenue
$64 MM
$44,930 MM

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Spending
$63 MM
$43,758 MM

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Revenue / Student
$20,245
$26,978

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Spending / Student
$20,066
$26,274

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Best Susquehanna Township School District Public Schools (2026-27)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Susquehanna Twp High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
3500 Elmerton Ave
Harrisburg, PA 17109
(717) 657-5117
Gr: 9-12 | 767 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #22.
Thomas W Holtzman Jr Elementary School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1910 Linglestown Rd
Harrisburg, PA 17110
(717) 657-5158
Gr: 3-5 | 792 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #33.
Susquehanna Twp Middle School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
801 Wood St
Harrisburg, PA 17109
(717) 657-5125
Gr: 6-8 | 820 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: n/an/a
1201 N Progress Ave
Harrisburg, PA 17109
(717) 657-5122
Gr: K-2 | 758 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 82%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Susquehanna Township School District?
Susquehanna Township School District manages 4 public schools serving 3,137 students.
What is the rank of Susquehanna Township School District?
Susquehanna Township School District is ranked #558 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: Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Susquehanna Township School District?
32% of Susquehanna Township School District students are Black, 19% of students are Asian, 18% of students are Hispanic, 18% of students are White, and 13% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Susquehanna Township School District?
Susquehanna Township School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What is Susquehanna Township School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $20,066 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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Quick Facts (26-27)

  • District size: 4 schools
  • Grades: K-12
  • Enrollment: 3,137 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 82%
  • : 87% (Top 50% in PA)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 17% (Btm 50%)
  • : 33% (Btm 50%)
  • : 41% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

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