Enrollment
1,187
Pennsylvania · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data High school (grades 9-12) NCES 420738505278
Dauphin County Technical School — Harrisburg, PA
Federal NCES profile for Dauphin County Technical School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 36/100.
👥 Class size 44
📚 AP courses 30
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 21
📋 Attendance 14
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Dauphin County Technical School · Pennsylvania
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
80.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.1:1
vs 13.5:1 Pennsylvania avg
+4% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
52.9%
vs 58.1% Pennsylvania avg
-9% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Dauphin County Technical School compares with Pennsylvania and U.S. medians
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Dauphin County Technical School reports 1,187 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 80.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 14.1:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 4% above the Pennsylvania state mean of 13.5:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 11% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 52.9% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 9% below the Pennsylvania average and 2% above the national baseline. The school offers 6 Advanced Placement courses, a stronger academic pipeline indicator than enrollment alone. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 396 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 34.5% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Dauphin County Technical School spends $20,093 per pupil district-wide, below the Pennsylvania average of $22,745 and above the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 77.2% from local sources (property taxes), 14.6% from the state, and 8.2% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (F), calculated from 5 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Dauphin County Technical School compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Pennsylvania state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.1:1 | ▲ 4% | 13.5:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 52.9% | ▼ 9% | 58.1% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 1,187 | top 93% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Economic need
52.9%
free-lunch eligible
— 9% below the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold — federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.1:1
students per teacher
— 4% above state mean
Top 61% in Pennsylvania — lower ratio than 39% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
34.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$20,093
per pupil, district-wide
— below Pennsylvania avg of $22,745
Above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 396 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
108
in-school suspensions + 74 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 9.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 15.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 5 expulsions.
Overview
Enrollment 1,187 Top 93% in Pennsylvania — larger than 7% of 2,930 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 80.0
Students per teacher 14.1:1 +4% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 52.9% -9% vs state
NCES ID 420738505278
Student demographics
White 39.3%
Hispanic or Latino 23.0%
African American 19.7%
Asian 13.3%
Two or More 4.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 39.3% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
AP courses offered 6
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 3.0
Students per counselor 396:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 34.5%
In-school suspensions 108
Out-of-school suspensions 74
Expulsions 5
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Dauphin County Technical School, which includes Dauphin County Technical School.
$20,093
Per student
-12%
vs Pennsylvania
Avg $22,745
+3%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 77.2%
State 14.6%
Federal 8.2%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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Frequently asked questions about Dauphin County Technical School
How many students attend Dauphin County Technical School?
Dauphin County Technical School has 1,187 students enrolled. It is a high school in Harrisburg, PA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dauphin County Technical School?
The student-teacher ratio at Dauphin County Technical School is 14.1:1, which is 4% higher than the Pennsylvania average of 13.5:1 and 11% lower than the national average of 15.9:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Dauphin County Technical School?
52.9% of students at Dauphin County Technical School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Dauphin County Technical School?
The largest demographic group at Dauphin County Technical School is White at 39.3%. The school serves a diverse student body in Harrisburg, PA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Dauphin County Technical School?
Dauphin County Technical School has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (F) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.