Central Dauphin East SHS vs Steelton-Highspire HS
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.
Central Dauphin East SHS
Harrisburg, PA
4.3/10
High School9th – 12th
1,596 students
Steelton-Highspire HS
Steelton, PA
3.5/10
High School7th – 12th
615 students
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| Metric | Central Dauphin East SHS | Steelton-Highspire HS |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Rating | 4.3 / 10 | 3.5 / 10 |
| Academic Score | 4.3 | 1.5 |
| Growth Score | 4.2 | 6.0 |
| Diversity Index | — | — |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | — | — |
| Environment Score | 2.3 | 2.9 |
| State Rank | #2,499 of 2,848 | #2,766 of 2,848 |
| State Percentile | 12th | 3th |
Test Scores
| Subject | Central Dauphin East SHS | Steelton-Highspire HS |
|---|---|---|
| Math Proficiency | 40.0% | 7.0% |
| Math (State Avg) | — | — |
| ELA Proficiency | 52.0% | 19.0% |
| ELA (State Avg) | — | — |
School Details
| Detail | Central Dauphin East SHS | Steelton-Highspire HS |
|---|---|---|
| Type | High School | High School |
| Grades | 9th – 12th | 7th – 12th |
| Enrollment | 1,596 | 615 |
| Student-Teacher Ratio | 14.9:1 | 12.3:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 100.1% | — |
| Graduation Rate (4yr, Class of 2023) | 81.0% | 70–74% |
| District | Central Dauphin SD | Steelton-Highspire SD |
| City | Harrisburg | Steelton |
Neighborhood
| Metric | Harrisburg (17109) | Steelton (17113) |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $70,618 | $60,554 |
| Median Home Value | $203,200 | $141,300 |
| Median Rent | $1,234 | $1,091 |
| College Educated (Bachelor's+) | 29.3% | 14.8% |
| Poverty Rate | 10.1% | 16.4% |
| Avg Commute | 21 min | 19 min |