- Enrollment
- 724
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 13/100
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 17/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 421158006333
👥 S:T ratio 29
🌟 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 17/100 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
- 17
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+103 students YoY
Harrisburg Hs grew from 1,230 students in 2022-23 to 1,333 in 2023-24 (+8.4%).
Teacher FTE lost 76.7 → 75.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+103 students YoY 421158006333 · Harrisburg, PA High · MID · TRAD
1,343 enr · 17.7:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 17
Nearest enrollment peer: Camp Curtin Academy (724 students)
Harrisburg Hs grew from 1,230 students in 2022-23 to 1,333 in 2023-24 (+8.4%). Teacher FTE lost 76.7 → 75.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Harrisburg Hs in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Harrisburg Hs
1,343 students
- Camp Curtin Ac
Camp Curtin Academy
724 students
- Benjamin Frank
Benjamin Franklin Sch
678 students
- Melrose Sch 536
Melrose Sch
536 students
- Foose Sch 522
Foose Sch
522 students
- Scott Sch 484
Scott Sch
484 students
What this shows Harrisburg Hs reports 1,343 students on the CCD universe file.
How Harrisburg Hs compares
Harrisburg Hs is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$18,828
per pupil, district-wide
- above Pennsylvania avg of $18,725
Somewhat 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.
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
District finance for Harrisburg City Sd reports $18,828 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~1,343 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 1,230 (2022-23) → 1,333 (2023-24), up 103.
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 17/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.