Harrisburg City Sd School District
School District · Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
Avg Rating
4.6
out of 10
Schools
12
5 elem, 4 mid, 2 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$19,239
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.6:1
Avg Rating
4.6
out of 10
Schools
12
5 elem, 4 mid, 2 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$19,239
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.6:1
How this district compares
Pennsylvania rank
#470 of 493
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-1.8
below Pennsylvania avg
Per-pupil spending
$19,239
+$1,099 vs Pennsylvania median
District size
6,395 students
Much larger than Pennsylvania median
About Harrisburg City Sd
Harrisburg City Sd is a Harrisburg, Pennsylvania school district serving 12 schools. The district educates 6,395 students with a student-teacher ratio of 15.6:1. The district invests $19,239 per student annually.
With an average rating of 4.6/10, Harrisburg City Sd demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Harrisburg HS - Scitech Cmp, which has a composite score of 6.7/10.
In standardized testing, Harrisburg City Sd students show an average math proficiency of 8.9% and ELA proficiency of 17.8%.
The district includes 5 elementary schools , 4 middle schools , and 2 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Harrisburg City Sd, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Harrisburg City Sd with test data.
Schools in Harrisburg City Sd
12 schools Elementary Schools 5
Middle Schools 4
High Schools 2
Other Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Pennsylvania
- City
- Harrisburg
- Total Enrollment
- 6,395
- Teachers (FTE)
- 410
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.3%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Harrisburg City Sd?
Harrisburg City Sd has 12 schools in total — 5 elementary, 4 middle, and 2 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Harrisburg City Sd?
The average composite rating for Harrisburg City Sd is 4.6/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Harrisburg City Sd?
Harrisburg City Sd spends $19,239 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Harrisburg City Sd?
The average student-teacher ratio in Harrisburg City Sd is 15.6:1.
What is the top-rated school in Harrisburg City Sd?
Harrisburg HS - Scitech Cmp is the highest-rated school in Harrisburg City Sd with a composite score of 6.7/10.
What are the test scores in Harrisburg City Sd?
Across schools in Harrisburg City Sd with test data, the average math proficiency is 8.9% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 17.8%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Harrisburg City Sd compare to other districts in Pennsylvania?
Harrisburg City Sd has an average school rating of 4.6/10 across 12 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Pennsylvania by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings are based on a comprehensive methodology that weighs Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 4.6/10
- Math Proficiency
- 8.9%
- ELA Proficiency
- 17.8%
Resources
How We Rate Schools
Every school receives a composite score from 1 to 10 based on four pillars: Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Scores are built from publicly available data including standardized test results, enrollment figures, and school climate indicators.
Read our full methodologyOther School Districts in PA
Compare Harrisburg City Sd with neighboring districts in the state.
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- West Shore Sd (13)
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Pennsylvania Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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