How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Central Dauphin SHS | Dauphin County Technical School |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Harrisburg, PA | Harrisburg, PA |
| School Type | regular | vocational |
| Grade Level | high | high |
| Enrollment | 1,966 | 1,187 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 15.2:1 | 15:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 35.0% | 99.1% |
| 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 SHS | Dauphin County Technical School |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $15,380 | - |
| District | Central Dauphin SD | Dauphin County Technical School |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Central Dauphin SHS | Dauphin County Technical School |
|---|---|---|
| White | 60.5% | 39.3% |
| African American | 12.9% | 19.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9.7% | 23.0% |
| Asian | 9.8% | 13.3% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.1% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 6.9% | 4.5% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Central Dauphin SHS | Dauphin County Technical School |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 20 | 6 |
| Gifted Program | Yes | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | 468:1 | 361:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 25.5% | 27.4% |
| IDEA Students | - | - |
| In-School Suspensions | 203 | 108 |
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.