- Enrollment
- 1,966
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Harrisburg, PA
Central Dauphin East Shs
Federal NCES profile for Central Dauphin East Shs, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 27/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 420540001746
👥 S:T ratio 37
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Central Dauphin East Shs earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 83% of Pennsylvania schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Pennsylvania.
- #6 of 7
- high schools in Harrisburg · Resource Index
- 27
- Resource Index · Lower
- 15.7:1
- large classes for Pennsylvania
- 99.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Central Dauphin East Shs has class sizes larger than 83% of Pennsylvania schools. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Central Dauphin East Shs ranks #6 of 7 high schools in Harrisburg, PA.
School address
District: Central Dauphin Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 420540001746 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+6 students YoY
Central Dauphin East Shs held near 1,596 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 100.3 → 107.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+6 students YoY 420540001746 · Harrisburg, PA High · MID · TRAD
1,573 enr · 15.7:1 · 99.9% lunch · RII 27
Nearest enrollment peer: Central Dauphin Shs (1,966 students)
Central Dauphin East Shs held near 1,596 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount). Teacher FTE added 100.3 → 107.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Central Dauphin East Shs in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Central Dauphi
Central Dauphin Shs
1,966 students
- This school
Central Dauphin East Shs
1,573 students
- Linglestown Ms
Linglestown Ms
841 students
- Central Dauphi
Central Dauphin Ms
834 students
- North Side El 722
North Side El Sch
722 students
- Central Dauphi 702
Central Dauphin East Ms
702 students
What this shows Central Dauphin East Shs reports 1,573 students on the CCD universe file.
How Central Dauphin East Shs compares
Central Dauphin East Shs held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Pennsylvania and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.7:1 | ▲ 15% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 99.9% | ▲ 72% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,573 | top 3% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.7:1
Leaner classes than 41% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,573
Bigger than 96% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
99.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 72% above the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.7:1
students per teacher
- 15% above state mean
Top 83% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 17% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
42.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$15,380
per pupil, district-wide
- below Pennsylvania avg of $18,725
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 787 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
458
in-school suspensions + 221 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 29.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 43.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 26 expulsions.
Student demographics
African American 32.4%
Hispanic or Latino 22.0%
White 19.3%
Asian 14.6%
Two or More 11.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 32.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 77.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 77.5, Central Dauphin East Shs is more mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 17
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Central Dauphin Sd reports $15,380 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Central Dauphin East Shs Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central Dauphin Shs | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Linglestown Ms | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Central Dauphin Ms | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| North Side El Sch | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Central Dauphin East Ms | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Central Dauphin East Shs's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 841
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 834
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 722
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 702
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Similar high schools in Harrisburg
6 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Central Dauphin Shs
Standard public school
1,966 students 16.1:1 students per teacher
Harrisburg Hs
Standard public school
1,343 students 17.7:1 students per teacher
Dauphin County Technical School
Vocational / career-technical school
1,187 students 14.8:1 students per teacher
Susquehanna Twp Hs
Standard public school
767 students 13.7:1 students per teacher
Harrisburg Hs - Scitech Cmp
Standard public school
347 students 14.5:1 students per teacher
Capital Area School for the Arts Cs
Standard public school
193 students 14.8:1 students per teacher
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~1,573 students)
Frequently asked questions about Central Dauphin East Shs
How many students attend Central Dauphin East Shs?
Central Dauphin East Shs has 1,573 students enrolled. It is a high school in Harrisburg, PA. CCD year-over-year: 1,590 (2022-23) → 1,596 (2023-24), nearly flat (+6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Central Dauphin East Shs?
The student-teacher ratio at Central Dauphin East Shs is 15.7:1, which is 15% higher than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 0% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Central Dauphin East Shs?
99.9% of students at Central Dauphin East Shs are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Central Dauphin East Shs?
The largest demographic group at Central Dauphin East Shs is African American at 32.4% of enrollment, in Harrisburg, PA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 77.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Central Dauphin East Shs?
Central Dauphin East Shs has a Resource Investment Index of 27/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Central Dauphin East Shs rank among high schools in Harrisburg?
By Resource Investment Index, Central Dauphin East Shs ranks #6 of 7 high schools in Harrisburg, PA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Harrisburg on the city page.
What other schools are in Central Dauphin Sd?
Besides Central Dauphin East Shs, Central Dauphin Sd also operates Central Dauphin Shs (1,966 students), Linglestown Ms (841 students), and Central Dauphin Ms (834 students). See the Central Dauphin Sd district page for the complete list.