Very Good
#693 of 2,846 schools in PA
Top 24% in state
Harrisburg HS - Scitech Cmp
High School · Harrisburg City Sd · Harrisburg, PA
A Harrisburg City Sd high school where students score 26 points above what's typical for similar communities.
215 Market Street, Harrisburg, PA 17101
- Math 46% vs PA 42% (2024)
- Reading 74% vs PA 64% (2024)
- 95%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Harrisburg HS - Scitech Cmp score 60% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 34%).
2024 PSSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 14 points since 2019, to 60% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 69% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 78% (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 24 test records from PA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
99.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Harrisburg HS - Scitech Cmp 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 93Walker's Paradise
- Transit 51Good Transit
- Bike 64Bikeable
- 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
$70,100
Median rent
$984/mo
College educated
45.8%
Homeownership
1.1%
Poverty rate
14.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 17101; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capital Area School for the Arts CsCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.8 | 9–12 | 0.1 mi | 168 | Compare → |
| Cougar AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 6.2 | K–12 | 1.0 mi | 322 | Compare → |
| Harrisburg AcademyPrivate · tuition | 8.6private | PK–12 | 1.7 mi | 291 | Compare → |
| Harrisburg HSEnrollment path unverified | 3.6 | 9–12 | 1.9 mi | 1,333 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
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.
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
- #1 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
Harrisburg HS - Scitech Cmp is listed in Harrisburg City SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Harrisburg HS - Scitech Cmp
Harrisburg HS - Scitech Cmp is a public high school in Harrisburg, PA, part of Harrisburg City Sd, serving approximately 323 students in grades 9th-12th with a 12.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 out of 10 and ranks #693 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 69% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 78% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Harrisburg HS - Scitech Cmp
What grades does Harrisburg HS - Scitech Cmp serve?
Harrisburg HS - Scitech Cmp serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Harrisburg HS - Scitech Cmp?
Harrisburg HS - Scitech Cmp has an enrollment of approximately 323 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Harrisburg HS - Scitech Cmp?
The student-teacher ratio at Harrisburg HS - Scitech Cmp is 12.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Harrisburg HS - Scitech Cmp rank in PA?
Harrisburg HS - Scitech Cmp ranks #693 of 2,846 schools in PA.
What is Harrisburg HS - Scitech Cmp's MySchoolScout rating?
Harrisburg HS - Scitech Cmp has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 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 Harrisburg HS - Scitech Cmp?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Harrisburg HS - Scitech Cmp has 69% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 78% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Harrisburg HS - Scitech Cmp a charter school?
No, Harrisburg HS - Scitech Cmp is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Harrisburg HS - Scitech Cmp a Title I school?
No, Harrisburg HS - Scitech Cmp is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Harrisburg HS - Scitech Cmp?
99.1% of students at Harrisburg HS - Scitech Cmp 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
- 323
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 25
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Dauphin County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 42.4%
- Phone
- (717) 703-1900
- 4-Year Graduation
- 95%+
- Area population (ZIP 17101)
- 2,678
- Area median age
- 32.1
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 17101; 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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