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#203 of 873 private schools in PA

Top 23% of private schools

Harborcreek Youth Services

High School

5712 IROQUOIS AVE, Harborcreek, PA 16421

Private

Enrollment

64

Student-Teacher

8:1

Score

7.4

Grades

6th – 12th

Data vintage2021-22

How this school compares

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#203 of 873

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Harborcreek Youth Services

7.4/10

High School in Harborcreek · grades 6th – 12th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.

Klein EL Sch

8.1/10

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6.1/10

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About Harborcreek Youth Services

Harborcreek Youth Services is a private high school in Harborcreek, PA. Harborcreek Youth Services serves approximately 64 students, and covers grades 6th-12th, and has a 8:1 student-teacher ratio. Harborcreek Youth Services has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 out of 10 and ranks #203 of 873 private schools in PA.

How it compares0.8 pts above PA schools
  • This school 7.4 · Very Good
  • PA avg 6.6

What Parents Should Know

At 64 students, Harborcreek Youth Services is on the smaller side. That usually buys more individual attention and teachers who know every kid by name, with the trade-off of fewer electives and extracurriculars than a larger school can staff. Ask what activities it actually offers.

At 8:1 students to teachers, Harborcreek Youth Services sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.

Harborcreek Youth Services is private, so it runs independently of the local district and sets its own curriculum. That freedom cuts both ways depending on what you want for your child. If you're considering it, start with the practical questions: tuition, financial aid, and how admissions work.

Compare to Public Schools

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How Harborcreek Youth Services compares to the 2 public schools in Harborcreek, PA

Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
This School
vs
14.1:1
Public Avg
Avg School Size
64
This School
vs
513
Public Avg
Avg School Scout Rating
7.4
This School
vs
7.1
Public Avg

Student Demographics

White 81.2% vs 0%
Black 18.8% vs 0%
Harborcreek Youth Services Harborcreek Public Avg

All Schools in Harborcreek

School Rating
Harborcreek Youth Services (this school) 7.4
Harbor Creek Senior HS 8.0
Harbor Creek Junior HS 6.1

Demographics sourced from NCES Private School Survey (PSS) and Common Core of Data (CCD). Comparisons are based on enrollment-weighted averages.

Score Breakdown

Preliminary

What This Rating Measures

This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in PA.

Classroom Attention
? Student-teacher ratio calibrated against other private schools. Lower ratios mean more individual attention. (30% of overall score)
A- 7.9 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio 8:1
Instructional Commitment
? Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
A 9.1 / 10
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School Day Length 6 hours
Annual Instructional Hours 1,290
Diversity & Inclusion
? Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
B+ 7.3 / 10
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Diversity Index 31%
Community Context

Data Unavailable

School Profile
? Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
B- 5.0 / 10
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Enrollment 64
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Score basis: Private school model

Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data

Components scored: 4 of 5

Ranking pool: Private schools in PA

Test Scores

Test score data not yet available for this school.

Student Demographics NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

White 81.2%
Black 18.8%

Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)

Location

5712 IROQUOIS AVE, Harborcreek, PA 16421

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Harborcreek Youth Services may also want to explore other high schools in the area. Harbor Creek Senior HS (rated 8.0/10, 1.1 miles away), which scores slightly higher. Another option is MERCYHURST PREPARATORY SCHOOL (rated 5.7/10, 5.9 miles away, in nearby Erie), a more accessible option. Additionally, Iroquois JSHS (rated 5.2/10, 2.1 miles away, in nearby Erie), a more accessible option. For more schools in Harborcreek, see our Harborcreek schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 5.9 mi
School Distance Rating
Klein El Sch Erie 1.0 mi 8.1
Harbor Creek Junior HS Harborcreek 1.1 mi 6.1
Harbor Creek Senior HS Harborcreek 1.1 mi 8.0
Rolling Ridge El Sch Erie 2.1 mi 7.9
Iroquois El Sch Erie 2.0 mi 7.3
Iroquois JSHS Erie 2.1 mi 5.2
Clark El Sch Erie 2.2 mi 8.0
ST JAMES ELEMENTARY Erie 3.0 mi 7.4
Diehl Sch Erie 3.3 mi 3.0
Edison El Sch Erie 3.7 mi 2.8
JoAnna Connell Sch Erie 4.3 mi 3.8
Robert Benjamin Wiley Community CS Erie 4.4 mi 3.8
Belle Valley El Sch Erie 5.3 mi 8.1
McKinley El Sch Erie 5.0 mi 3.1
East MS Erie 4.8 mi 5.3
Lincoln El Sch Erie 5.3 mi 6.1
DR GERTRUDE A BARBER CENTER, INC Erie 4.9 mi 7.3
Woodrow Wilson MS Erie 5.3 mi 4.2
MERCYHURST PREPARATORY SCHOOL Erie 5.9 mi 5.7
ST LUKE SCHOOL Erie 5.9 mi 6.1

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 16421 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$68,088

Median Home Value

$191,700

Median Rent

$809/mo

Population

2,251

College Educated

27.6%

Homeownership

59.6%

Poverty Rate

16.2%

Median Age

48.8

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Harborcreek Youth Services

What grades does Harborcreek Youth Services serve?

Harborcreek Youth Services serves students in grades 6th through 12th.

How many students attend Harborcreek Youth Services?

Harborcreek Youth Services has an enrollment of approximately 64 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Harborcreek Youth Services?

The student-teacher ratio at Harborcreek Youth Services is 8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Harborcreek Youth Services rank in PA?

Harborcreek Youth Services ranks #203 of 873 private schools in PA.

What is Harborcreek Youth Services's MySchoolScout rating?

Harborcreek Youth Services has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is Harborcreek Youth Services a private school?

Yes, Harborcreek Youth Services is a private all-boys school with a Nonsectarian affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.

Is Harborcreek Youth Services a religious school?

No, Harborcreek Youth Services is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
8 Car-Dependent
Bike Score
30 Somewhat Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Grades
6th – 12th
Enrollment
64
Gender Split
100% M / 0% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
Teachers (FTE)
8
Type
private
Coed Status
all-boys
Affiliation
Nonsectarian
School Day
6 hours
Days Per Year
215 days
Setting
Midsize Suburb
County
Erie County

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