Very Good
#571 of 2,846 schools in PA
Top 20% in state
Capital Area School for the Arts Cs
High School · Capital Area School for the Arts Cs · Harrisburg, PA
A charter high school in Harrisburg, PA where students score 5 points above what's typical for similar communities.
150 Strawberry Square, Harrisburg, PA 17101
- Math 67% vs PA 42% (2024)
- Reading 85% vs PA 64% (2024)
- 90%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Capital Area School for the Arts Cs score 76% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 71%).
2024 PSSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is up 7 points across the 12-year record (2013–2024) and has held near 76% recently.
Show all 10 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 71% (multi-year average, 2013-2024) · reading/ELA 90% (multi-year average, 2013-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 18 test records from PA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
6.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Capital Area School for the Arts Cs sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 93Walker's Paradise
- Transit 51Good Transit
- Bike 63Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,761/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Harrisburg), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$70,100
Median rent
$984/mo
College educated
45.8%
Homeownership
1.1%
Poverty rate
14.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 17101; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harrisburg HS - Scitech CmpEnrollment path unverified | 7.6 | 9–12 | 0.1 mi | 323 | Compare → |
| Cougar AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 6.2 | K–12 | 1.0 mi | 322 | Compare → |
| Harrisburg AcademyPrivate · tuition | 8.6private | PK–12 | 1.7 mi | 291 | Compare → |
| Harrisburg HSEnrollment path unverified | 3.6 | 9–12 | 1.9 mi | 1,333 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Capital Area School for the Arts Cs
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $15,113NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
Capital Area School for the Arts Cs is listed in Capital Area School for the Arts CS; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Capital Area School for the Arts Cs
Capital Area School for the Arts Cs is a public high school in Harrisburg, PA, part of Capital Area School for the Arts Cs, serving approximately 168 students in grades 9th-12th with a 12:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 out of 10 and ranks #571 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 71% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2024) and 90% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Capital Area School for the Arts Cs
What grades does Capital Area School for the Arts Cs serve?
Capital Area School for the Arts Cs serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Capital Area School for the Arts Cs?
Capital Area School for the Arts Cs has an enrollment of approximately 168 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Capital Area School for the Arts Cs?
The student-teacher ratio at Capital Area School for the Arts Cs is 12:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Capital Area School for the Arts Cs rank in PA?
Capital Area School for the Arts Cs ranks #571 of 2,846 schools in PA.
What is Capital Area School for the Arts Cs's MySchoolScout rating?
Capital Area School for the Arts Cs has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Capital Area School for the Arts Cs?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Capital Area School for the Arts Cs has 71% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2024) and 90% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2024).
Is Capital Area School for the Arts Cs a charter school?
Yes, Capital Area School for the Arts Cs is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Capital Area School for the Arts Cs a Title I school?
No, Capital Area School for the Arts Cs is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Capital Area School for the Arts Cs?
6.5% of students at Capital Area School for the Arts Cs qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 168
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 14
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Dauphin County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 27.4%
- Phone
- (717) 732-8450
- 4-Year Graduation
- 90%+
- Area population (ZIP 17101)
- 2,678
- Area median age
- 32.1
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 PSSA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 PSSA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 PSSA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 PSSA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 17101; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2013-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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