Excellent
#468 of 2,846 schools in PA
Top 16% in state
Harbor Creek Senior HS
High School · Harbor Creek Sd · Harborcreek, PA
A Harbor Creek Sd high school where students score 10 points above what's typical for similar communities.
6375 Buffalo Rd, Harborcreek, PA 16421
- Math 60% vs PA 42% (2024)
- Reading 72% vs PA 64% (2024)
- 95%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Harbor Creek Senior HS score 66% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 56%).
2024 PSSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 13 points since 2019, to 66% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 74% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 81% (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
43.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
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Where Harbor Creek Senior HS 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 11Car-Dependent
- Bike 22Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$68,088
Median home value
$191,700
Median rent
$809/mo
College educated
27.6%
Homeownership
59.6%
Poverty rate
16.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 16421; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
2 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harborcreek Youth ServicesPrivate · tuition | 7.4private | 6–12 | 1.1 mi | 64 | Compare → |
| Iroquois JshsEnrollment path unverified | 5.2 | 7–12 | 3.0 mi | 547 | 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.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Harbor Creek Sd
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #3 of 5
- District spending per student
- $15,299NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 7.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Harbor Creek Senior HS is listed in Harbor Creek SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Harbor Creek Senior HS
Harbor Creek Senior HS is a public high school in Harborcreek, PA, part of Harbor Creek Sd, serving approximately 682 students in grades 9th-12th with a 15.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 out of 10 and ranks #468 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 74% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 81% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Harbor Creek Senior HS
What grades does Harbor Creek Senior HS serve?
Harbor Creek Senior HS serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Harbor Creek Senior HS?
Harbor Creek Senior HS has an enrollment of approximately 682 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Harbor Creek Senior HS?
The student-teacher ratio at Harbor Creek Senior HS is 15.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Harbor Creek Senior HS rank in PA?
Harbor Creek Senior HS ranks #468 of 2,846 schools in PA.
What is Harbor Creek Senior HS's MySchoolScout rating?
Harbor Creek Senior HS has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 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 Harbor Creek Senior HS?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Harbor Creek Senior HS has 74% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 81% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Harbor Creek Senior HS a charter school?
No, Harbor Creek Senior HS is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Harbor Creek Senior HS a Title I school?
No, Harbor Creek Senior HS is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Harbor Creek Senior HS?
43.4% of students at Harbor Creek Senior HS 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
- 682
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 44
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Erie County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 16.4%
- Phone
- (814) 897-2100
- 4-Year Graduation
- 95%+
- Area population (ZIP 16421)
- 2,251
- Area median age
- 48.8
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 16421; 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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