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#2093 of 2,846 schools in PA
Susquehanna Twp HS
High School · Susquehanna Township Sd · Harrisburg, PA
A Susquehanna Township Sd high school serving grades 9th – 12th.
3500 Elmerton Ave, Harrisburg, PA 17109
- Math 38% vs PA 42% (2024)
- Reading 53% vs PA 64% (2024)
- 82.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Susquehanna Twp HS score 45% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 48%).
2024 PSSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 8 points since 2019, to 46% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 53% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 57% (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 28 test records from PA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
64.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Susquehanna Twp 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 34Car-Dependent
- Bike 33Somewhat 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
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Story SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.0private | K–12 | 0.8 mi | 43 | Compare → |
| Covenant Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.4private | PK–12 | 1.2 mi | 243 | Compare → |
| Merakey Education & Autism CenterPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 8–12 | 1.7 mi | 9 | Compare → |
| Harrisburg HSEnrollment path unverified | 3.6 | 9–12 | 2.1 mi | 1,333 | 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.
Susquehanna Township Sd
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #1 of 4
- District spending per student
- $14,959NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 14.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Susquehanna Twp HS is listed in Susquehanna Township SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Susquehanna Twp HS
Susquehanna Twp HS is a public high school in Harrisburg, PA, part of Susquehanna Township Sd, serving approximately 774 students in grades 9th-12th with a 13.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 out of 10 and ranks #2,093 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 53% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Susquehanna Twp HS
What grades does Susquehanna Twp HS serve?
Susquehanna Twp HS serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Susquehanna Twp HS?
Susquehanna Twp HS has an enrollment of approximately 774 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Susquehanna Twp HS?
The student-teacher ratio at Susquehanna Twp HS is 13.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Susquehanna Twp HS rank in PA?
Susquehanna Twp HS ranks #2,093 of 2,846 schools in PA.
What is Susquehanna Twp HS's MySchoolScout rating?
Susquehanna Twp HS has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 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 Susquehanna Twp HS?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Susquehanna Twp HS has 53% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Susquehanna Twp HS a charter school?
No, Susquehanna Twp HS is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Susquehanna Twp HS a Title I school?
No, Susquehanna Twp HS is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Susquehanna Twp HS?
64.1% of students at Susquehanna Twp 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
- 774
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 57
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Dauphin County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 31.1%
- Phone
- (717) 657-5117
- 4-Year Graduation
- 82.0%
- Area population (ZIP 17109)
- 27,422
- Area average commute
- 20.6 min
- Area median age
- 35.3
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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