How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Capital Area School for the Arts CS | Harrisburg HS - SciTech Cmp |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Harrisburg, PA | Harrisburg, PA |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | high | high |
| Enrollment | 193 | 347 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 17.5:1 | 13.3:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 5.7% | 93.1% |
| Charter School | Yes | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | Yes | Yes |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Capital Area School for the Arts CS | Harrisburg HS - SciTech Cmp |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $15,113 | $18,828 |
| District | Capital Area School for the Arts CS | Harrisburg City SD |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Capital Area School for the Arts CS | Harrisburg HS - SciTech Cmp |
|---|---|---|
| White | 60.6% | 3.2% |
| African American | 17.6% | 58.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14.5% | 30.5% |
| Asian | 2.1% | 4.6% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 4.7% | 3.5% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Capital Area School for the Arts CS | Harrisburg HS - SciTech Cmp |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 8 | 7 |
| Gifted Program | No | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | 189:1 | 164:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 24.7% | 42.4% |
| IDEA Students | - | - |
| In-School Suspensions | 0 | 6 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools.