How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Central Dauphin East SHS | Central Dauphin SHS |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Harrisburg, PA | Harrisburg, PA |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | high | high |
| Enrollment | 1,573 | 1,966 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 15.9:1 | 16.2:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 99.9% | 31.0% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Central Dauphin East SHS | Central Dauphin SHS |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $18,384 | $18,384 |
| District | Central Dauphin SD | Central Dauphin SD |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25 CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Central Dauphin East SHS | Central Dauphin SHS |
|---|---|---|
| White | 19.3% | 60.5% |
| African American | 32.4% | 12.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 22.0% | 9.7% |
| Asian | 14.6% | 9.8% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Multiracial | 11.3% | 6.9% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Central Dauphin East SHS | Central Dauphin SHS |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 17 | 20 |
| Gifted Program | Yes | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | 786.5:1 | 491.5:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 42.7% | 31.9% |
| IDEA Students | — | — |
| In-School Suspensions | 458 | 203 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2023-24 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 Editorial.