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#1517 of 2,846 schools in PA
Cougar Academy
School · Harrisburg City Sd · Harrisburg, PA
A Harrisburg City Sd school where students score 24 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1601 State St, Harrisburg, PA 17103
- Math 5% vs PA 41% (2024)
- Reading 13% vs PA 55% (2024)
- 50%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Cougar Academy score 9% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 33%).
2024 PSSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 9% across the 9-year record (2016–2024).
Show all 8 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 5% (multi-year average, 2016-2024) · reading/ELA 13% (multi-year average, 2016-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 30 test records from PA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
100%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Cougar Academy 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 78Very Walkable
- Transit 39Some Transit
- Bike 57Bikeable
- 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
$41,383
Median home value
$113,100
Median rent
$933/mo
College educated
18.4%
Homeownership
40.7%
Poverty rate
31.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 17103; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Covenant Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.4private | PK–12 | 1.4 mi | 243 | Compare → |
| Commonwealth Charter Academy CsCharter · enrollment unverified | 4.3 | K–12 | 1.7 mi | 23,589 | Compare → |
| Harrisburg AcademyPrivate · tuition | 8.6private | PK–12 | 2.7 mi | 291 | Compare → |
| Reach Cyber CsCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.4 | K–12 | 2.8 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.
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.
Harrisburg City Sd
- Schools in district
- 12
- Rank in district
- #2 of 12
- District spending per student
- $19,239NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 36.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Cougar Academy is listed in Harrisburg City SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Cougar Academy
Cougar Academy is a public school in Harrisburg, PA, part of Harrisburg City Sd, serving approximately 322 students in grades Kindergarten-12th with a 15.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 out of 10 and ranks #1,517 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 5% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2024) and 13% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Cougar Academy
What grades does Cougar Academy serve?
Cougar Academy serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.
How many students attend Cougar Academy?
Cougar Academy has an enrollment of approximately 322 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cougar Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Cougar Academy is 15.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Cougar Academy rank in PA?
Cougar Academy ranks #1,517 of 2,846 schools in PA.
What is Cougar Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Cougar Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 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 Cougar Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Cougar Academy has 5% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2024) and 13% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2024).
Is Cougar Academy a charter school?
No, Cougar Academy is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Cougar Academy a Title I school?
No, Cougar Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Cougar Academy?
100.0% of students at Cougar Academy 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
- Kindergarten – 12th
- Enrollment
- 322
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 21
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Dauphin County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 39.1%
- Phone
- (717) 703-4325
- 4-Year Graduation
- 50%+
- Area population (ZIP 17103)
- 12,774
- Area average commute
- 20.8 min
- Area median age
- 27.9
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 17103; 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, 2016-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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