How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Harrisburg High School | Steelton-Highspire High School |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Harrisburg, PA | Steelton, PA |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | high | high |
| Enrollment | 1,343 | 612 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 18.1:1 | 16.1:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 99.4% | 100.0% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | Yes | Yes |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Harrisburg High School | Steelton-Highspire High School |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $18,828 | $17,210 |
| District | Harrisburg City SD | Steelton-Highspire SD |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Harrisburg High School | Steelton-Highspire High School |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2.9% | 10.9% |
| African American | 43.5% | 52.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 49.1% | 29.1% |
| Asian | 1.6% | 0.2% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 2.8% | 6.7% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Harrisburg High School | Steelton-Highspire High School |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 4 | 3 |
| Gifted Program | No | No |
| Counselor Ratio | 396:1 | 149:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 69.3% | 57.9% |
| IDEA Students | - | - |
| In-School Suspensions | 253 | 52 |
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.