Serving 353 students in grades 7-8, Rowland Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤1% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 9% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student-teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 353 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 24:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in PA
- Math Proficiency: ≤1% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 9% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Rowland Academy's student population of 353 students has declined by 54% over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has declined by 74% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
353 students
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
Year Founded
1905
School Motto
One Harrisburg: One Vision, One Community, One Future
School Rankings
Rowland Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,733 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Rowland Academy is 0.53, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2730 out of 2733 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤1%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
9%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
57%
Student-Teacher Ratio
24:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
5%
Hispanic
58%
16%
Black
37%
14%
White
1%
60%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)95.8%
23.3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
59%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
2%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Rowland Academy's ranking?
Rowland Academy is ranked #2730 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤1% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% PA state average), while 9% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend Rowland Academy?
353 students attend Rowland Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Rowland Academy students are Hispanic, 37% of students are Black, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Rowland Academy?
Rowland Academy has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Rowland Academy offer ?
Rowland Academy offers enrollment in grades 7-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Rowland Academy part of?
Rowland Academy is part of Harrisburg City School District.
School Reviews
5 10/10/2025
this school is great but we need to see if we can get in contact with all the counselars and all the teachers
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