Very Good
#999 of 2,846 schools in PA
Top 35% in state
Dauphin County Technical School
High School · Dauphin County Technical School · Harrisburg, PA
A high school in Harrisburg, PA where students score 8 points above what's typical for similar communities.
6001 Locust Ln, Harrisburg, PA 17109
- Math 28% vs PA 42% (2024)
- Reading 55% vs PA 64% (2024)
- 98.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Dauphin County Technical School score 41% 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 9 points since 2019, to 42% 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 55% (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 26 test records from PA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
99.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Dauphin County Technical School 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 4Car-Dependent
- Bike 22Somewhat 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
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central Dauphin East ShsEnrollment path unverified | 5.5 | 9–12 | 1.2 mi | 1,596 | Compare → |
| Bishop Mcdevitt High SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.7private | 9–12 | 1.4 mi | 716 | Compare → |
| Merakey Education & Autism CenterPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 8–12 | 2.3 mi | 9 | Compare → |
| Reach Cyber CsCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.4 | K–12 | 2.3 mi | 6,146 | 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.
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.
Dauphin County Technical School
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $18,568NCES 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.
Dauphin County Technical School is listed in Dauphin County Technical School; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Dauphin County Technical School
Dauphin County Technical School is a public high school in Harrisburg, PA, part of Dauphin County Technical School, serving approximately 1,175 students in grades 9th-12th with a 14.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 out of 10 and ranks #999 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Dauphin County Technical School
What grades does Dauphin County Technical School serve?
Dauphin County Technical School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Dauphin County Technical School?
Dauphin County Technical School has an enrollment of approximately 1,175 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dauphin County Technical School?
The student-teacher ratio at Dauphin County Technical School is 14.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Dauphin County Technical School rank in PA?
Dauphin County Technical School ranks #999 of 2,846 schools in PA.
What is Dauphin County Technical School's MySchoolScout rating?
Dauphin County Technical School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 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 Dauphin County Technical School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Dauphin County Technical School has 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Dauphin County Technical School a charter school?
No, Dauphin County Technical School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Dauphin County Technical School a Title I school?
No, Dauphin County Technical School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Dauphin County Technical School?
99.7% of students at Dauphin County Technical School 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
- 1,175
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 82
- Type
- vocational
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Dauphin County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 26.2%
- Phone
- (717) 652-3170
- 4-Year Graduation
- 98.0%
- Area population (ZIP 17109)
- 27,422
- Area average commute
- 20.6 min
- Area median age
- 35.3
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 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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