Harrisburg City Sd School District
School District · Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
Avg Rating
4.6
out of 10
Schools
12
5 elem, 4 mid, 2 high
Enrollment
6,395
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.6:1
Avg Rating
4.6
out of 10
Schools
12
5 elem, 4 mid, 2 high
Enrollment
6,395
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.6:1
Evaluating Harrisburg City Sd?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Harrisburg City Sd as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Harrisburg HS - Scitech Cmp
Harrisburg · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Cougar Academy
Harrisburg · Other. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Marshall Academy
Harrisburg · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Pennsylvania rank
#450 of 494
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-1.7
below Pennsylvania avg
Per-pupil spending
$19,239
+$1,099 vs Pennsylvania median
District size
6,395 students
Much larger than Pennsylvania median
The short answer
Harrisburg City Sd ranks #450 of 494 Pennsylvania districts by overall school rating. Harrisburg City Sd's schools with real test data average 4.6/10 across 12 schools. Its top-rated schools are Harrisburg HS - Scitech Cmp (7.6/10), Cougar Academy (6.2/10), and Marshall Academy (4.7/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
STAAR proficiency rose +5.6 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Harrisburg City Sd schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in Harrisburg City Sd
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (12 of 12). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Harrisburg HS - Scitech Cmp | 7.6 / 10 |
| 2 | Cougar Academy | 6.2 / 10 |
| 3 | Marshall Academy | 4.7 / 10 |
| 4 | Benjamin Franklin Sch | 4.6 / 10 |
| 5 | Melrose Sch | 4.6 / 10 |
| 6 | Camp Curtin Academy | 4.5 / 10 |
| 7 | Scott Sch | 4.4 / 10 |
| 8 | Foose Sch | 4.3 / 10 |
| 9 | Downey Sch | 4.1 / 10 |
| 10 | Rowland Academy | 3.7 / 10 |
See all 12 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
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. District-level spending was $19,239 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
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 7.6/10.
In standardized testing, Harrisburg City Sd students show an average math proficiency of 18.2% and ELA proficiency of 25.3%.
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 schoolsElementary Schools5
Middle Schools4
High Schools2
Other Schools1
District Details
- State
- Pennsylvania
- City
- Harrisburg
- Total Enrollment
- 6,395
- Teachers (FTE)
- 410
- District spending per student
- $19,239NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 36.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory 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 district spending per student in Harrisburg City Sd?
Harrisburg City Sd's district-level spending was $19,239 per student in fiscal year 2023, according to NCES F-33. This is district context, not an individual-school expense.
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 7.6/10.
What are the test scores in Harrisburg City Sd?
Across schools in Harrisburg City Sd with test data, the average math proficiency is 18.2% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 25.3%. 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 blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 4.6/10
- Math Proficiency
- 18.2%
- ELA Proficiency
- 25.3%
How we rate schools
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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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