Steelton-Highspire HS vs Central Dauphin East SHS
Central Dauphin East SHS has a higher overall rating of 4.3/10 compared to 3.5/10. Central Dauphin East SHS is significantly larger with 1,596 students, about 2.6× the size of Steelton-Highspire HS (615). In math proficiency, Central Dauphin East SHS leads at 40.0%.
Attendance data is under correction. A public school's existing Resources & Environment score and overall rating shown here may still reflect an unverified attendance input.
Steelton-Highspire HS
Steelton, PA
3.5/10
High School7th – 12th
615 students
Central Dauphin East SHS
Harrisburg, PA
4.3/10
High School9th – 12th
1,596 students
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| Metric | Steelton-Highspire HS | Central Dauphin East SHS |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Rating | 3.5 / 10 | 4.3 / 10 |
| Academic Score | 1.5 | 4.3 |
| Growth Score | 6.0 | 4.2 |
| Diversity Index | — | — |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | — | — |
| Environment Score | 2.9 | 2.3 |
| State Rank | #2,766 of 2,848 | #2,499 of 2,848 |
| State Percentile | 3th | 12th |
Test Scores
| Subject | Steelton-Highspire HS | Central Dauphin East SHS |
|---|---|---|
| Math Proficiency | 7.0% | 40.0% |
| Math (State Avg) | — | — |
| ELA Proficiency | 19.0% | 52.0% |
| ELA (State Avg) | — | — |
School Details
| Detail | Steelton-Highspire HS | Central Dauphin East SHS |
|---|---|---|
| Type | High School | High School |
| Grades | 7th – 12th | 9th – 12th |
| Enrollment | 615 | 1,596 |
| Student-Teacher Ratio | 12.3:1 | 14.9:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | — | 100.1% |
| Graduation Rate (4yr, Class of 2023) | 70–74% | 81.0% |
| District | Steelton-Highspire SD | Central Dauphin SD |
| City | Steelton | Harrisburg |
Neighborhood
| Metric | Steelton (17113) | Harrisburg (17109) |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $60,554 | $70,618 |
| Median Home Value | $141,300 | $203,200 |
| Median Rent | $1,091 | $1,234 |
| College Educated (Bachelor's+) | 14.8% | 29.3% |
| Poverty Rate | 16.4% | 10.1% |
| Avg Commute | 19 min | 21 min |