Enrollment
1,343
Pennsylvania · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Harrisburg, PA
Harrisburg Hs
Federal NCES profile for Harrisburg Hs, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 18/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 421158006333
👥 S:T ratio 29
📚 AP courses 20
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 10
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Harrisburg Hs earns 18/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% of Pennsylvania schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Pennsylvania.
- #7 of 7
- high schools in Harrisburg · Resource Index
- 18
- Resource Index · Lower
- 17.7:1
- large classes for Pennsylvania
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Harrisburg Hs has class sizes larger than 94% of Pennsylvania schools. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Harrisburg Hs ranks #7 of 7 high schools in Harrisburg, PA.
School address
District: Harrisburg City Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 421158006333 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
76.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.7:1
vs 13.6:1 Pennsylvania avg
+30% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
100.0%
vs 58.1% Pennsylvania avg
+72% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Harrisburg Hs compares with Pennsylvania and U.S. medians
What stands out at Harrisburg Hs
Harrisburg Hs is a high-poverty, large high school in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, enrolling 1,343 students.
Class loads run heavy: 17.7:1 is larger than about 94% of Pennsylvania schools and 30% above the 13.6:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 100.0% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Pennsylvania, bigger than 95% of state schools at 1,343 students.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 99% of the 2,889 Pennsylvania schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 122 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Pennsylvania schools statewide, it ranks #119, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (49%) and African American (44%) (diversity index 57/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 4 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 448 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 67.0% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 17.3% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 548 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 1,343 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 2 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Harrisburg's high schools, it stands alongside Central Dauphin Shs (1,966 students): Harrisburg Hs is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (17.7:1 vs 16.1:1).
Harrisburg City Sd also operates Camp Curtin Academy (724 students) and Benjamin Franklin Sch (678 students) alongside Harrisburg Hs.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Harrisburg Hs compares
Harrisburg Hs on the metrics families compare, against Pennsylvania and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.7:1 | ▲ 30% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 72% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,343 | top 5% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.7:1
Leaner classes than 26% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,343
Bigger than 95% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
100.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 72% above the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
17.7:1
students per teacher
- 30% above state mean
Top 94% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 6% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
67.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$16,794
per pupil, district-wide
- below Pennsylvania avg of $17,970
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 448 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
253
in-school suspensions + 295 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 18.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 40.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 49.1%
African American 43.5%
White 2.9%
Two or More 2.8%
Asian 1.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 49.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.8, Harrisburg Hs is more mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 4
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Harrisburg City Sd, which includes Harrisburg Hs.
$16,794
Per student
-7%
vs Pennsylvania
Avg $17,970
+1%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 32.6%
State 50.1%
Federal 17.3%
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.
How Harrisburg Hs Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Camp Curtin Academy | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Benjamin Franklin Sch | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Melrose Sch | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Foose Sch | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Scott Sch | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Harrisburg Hs's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 724
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 13/100
- Enrollment
- 678
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 536
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 522
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 484
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
Similar high schools in Harrisburg
6 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Central Dauphin Shs
Standard public school
1,966 students 16.1:1 students per teacher
Central Dauphin East Shs
Standard public school
1,573 students 15.7:1 students per teacher
Dauphin County Technical School
Vocational / career-technical school
1,187 students 14.8:1 students per teacher
Susquehanna Twp Hs
Standard public school
767 students 13.7:1 students per teacher
Harrisburg Hs - Scitech Cmp
Standard public school
347 students 14.5:1 students per teacher
Capital Area School for the Arts Cs
Standard public school
193 students 14.8:1 students per teacher
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Pennsylvania, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~1,343 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.7:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Harrisburg Hs
How many students attend Harrisburg Hs?
Harrisburg Hs has 1,343 students enrolled. It is a high school in Harrisburg, PA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Harrisburg Hs?
The student-teacher ratio at Harrisburg Hs is 17.7:1, which is 30% higher than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 13% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Harrisburg Hs?
100.0% of students at Harrisburg Hs are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Harrisburg Hs?
The largest demographic group at Harrisburg Hs is Hispanic or Latino at 49.1% of enrollment, in Harrisburg, PA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 56.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Harrisburg Hs?
Harrisburg Hs has a Resource Investment Index of 18/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Harrisburg Hs rank among high schools in Harrisburg?
By Resource Investment Index, Harrisburg Hs ranks #7 of 7 high schools in Harrisburg, PA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Harrisburg on the city page.
Is Harrisburg Hs a good school?
Harrisburg Hs earns 18/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% of Pennsylvania schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Pennsylvania. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Harrisburg City Sd?
Besides Harrisburg Hs, Harrisburg City Sd also operates Camp Curtin Academy (724 students), Benjamin Franklin Sch (678 students), and Melrose Sch (536 students). See the Harrisburg City Sd district page for the complete list.
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