Enrollment
1,343
Pennsylvania · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data High school (grades 9-12) NCES 421158006333
Harrisburg Hs — Harrisburg, PA
Federal NCES profile for Harrisburg Hs, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 19/100.
👥 Class size 35
📚 AP courses 20
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 10
📋 Attendance 0
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: Harrisburg City Sd · 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)
76.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.2:1
vs 13.5:1 Pennsylvania avg
+20% 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
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Harrisburg Hs reports 1,343 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 76.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 16.2:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 20% 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 2% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 100.0% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 72% above the Pennsylvania average and 93% above the national baseline. The school offers 4 Advanced Placement courses, a stronger academic pipeline indicator than enrollment alone. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 448 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 67.0% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Harrisburg City Sd spends $23,917 per pupil district-wide, above the Pennsylvania average of $22,745 and above the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 32.6% from local sources (property taxes), 50.1% from the state, and 17.3% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 19/100 (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 Harrisburg Hs 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 | 16.2:1 | ▲ 20% | 13.5:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 72% | 58.1% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 1,343 | top 95% | — | — |
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
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
16.2:1
students per teacher
— 20% above state mean
Top 87% in Pennsylvania — lower ratio than 13% of state schools
Between 15:1 and 20:1 — in line with the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
67.0%
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
$23,917
per pupil, district-wide
— above 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 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
Enrollment 1,343 Top 95% in Pennsylvania — larger than 5% of 2,930 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 76.0
Students per teacher 16.2:1 +20% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 100.0% +72% vs state
NCES ID 421158006333
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.
Programs & staff
AP courses offered 4
Counselors (FTE) 3.0
Students per counselor 448:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 67.0%
In-school suspensions 253
Out-of-school suspensions 295
Expulsions 2
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Harrisburg City Sd, which includes Harrisburg Hs.
$23,917
Per student
+5%
vs Pennsylvania
Avg $22,745
+23%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 724
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Enrollment
- 678
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Enrollment
- 536
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Enrollment
- 522
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
- Enrollment
- 484
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
Similar high schools in Harrisburg
6 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Central Dauphin Shs
Standard public school
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Central Dauphin East Shs
Standard public school
1,573 students 15.9:1 students per teacher
Dauphin County Technical School
Vocational / career-technical school
1,187 students 14.1:1 students per teacher
Susquehanna Twp Hs
Standard public school
767 students 13.3:1 students per teacher
Harrisburg Hs - Scitech Cmp
Standard public school
347 students 13.5:1 students per teacher
Capital Area School for the Arts Cs
Standard public school
193 students 14.3:1 students per teacher
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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 16.2:1, which is 20% higher than the Pennsylvania average of 13.5:1 and 2% higher than the national average of 15.9:1.
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%. The school serves a diverse student body in Harrisburg, PA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Harrisburg Hs?
Harrisburg Hs has a Resource Investment Index of 19/100 (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.