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#1865 of 2,846 schools in PA
Central Dauphin East Shs
High School · Central Dauphin Sd · Harrisburg, PA
A Central Dauphin Sd high school serving grades 9th – 12th.
626 Rutherford Rd, Harrisburg, PA 17109
- Math 22% vs PA 42% (2024)
- Reading 50% vs PA 64% (2024)
- 83.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Central Dauphin East Shs score 36% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 33%).
2024 PSSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 10 points since 2019, to 36% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 43% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 48% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from PA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
100.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Central Dauphin East Shs 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 25Car-Dependent
- Bike 24Somewhat Bikeable
- 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
$70,618
Median home value
$203,200
Median rent
$1,234/mo
College educated
29.3%
Homeownership
52.8%
Poverty rate
10.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 17109; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bishop Mcdevitt High SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.7private | 9–12 | 0.8 mi | 716 | Compare → |
| Merakey Education & Autism CenterPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 8–12 | 1.1 mi | 9 | Compare → |
| Dauphin County Technical SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.1 | 9–12 | 1.2 mi | 1,175 | Compare → |
| Reach Cyber CsCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.4 | K–12 | 1.2 mi | 6,146 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Central Dauphin Sd
- Schools in district
- 19
- Rank in district
- #9 of 19
- District spending per student
- $15,486NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 15.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Central Dauphin East Shs is listed in Central Dauphin SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Central Dauphin East Shs
Central Dauphin East Shs is a public high school in Harrisburg, PA, part of Central Dauphin Sd, serving approximately 1,596 students in grades 9th-12th with a 14.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 out of 10 and ranks #1,865 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Central Dauphin East Shs
What grades does Central Dauphin East Shs serve?
Central Dauphin East Shs serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Central Dauphin East Shs?
Central Dauphin East Shs has an enrollment of approximately 1,596 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Central Dauphin East Shs?
The student-teacher ratio at Central Dauphin East Shs is 14.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Central Dauphin East Shs rank in PA?
Central Dauphin East Shs ranks #1,865 of 2,846 schools in PA.
What is Central Dauphin East Shs's MySchoolScout rating?
Central Dauphin East Shs has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 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 Central Dauphin East Shs?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Central Dauphin East Shs has 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Central Dauphin East Shs a charter school?
No, Central Dauphin East Shs is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Central Dauphin East Shs a Title I school?
No, Central Dauphin East Shs is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Central Dauphin East Shs?
100.1% of students at Central Dauphin East Shs 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
- 1,596
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 107
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Dauphin County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 41.5%
- Phone
- (717) 541-1662
- 4-Year Graduation
- 83.0%
- Area population (ZIP 17109)
- 27,422
- Area average commute
- 20.6 min
- Area median age
- 35.3
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 17109; 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, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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