Enrollment
347
Pennsylvania · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data High school (grades 9-12) NCES 421158000967
Harrisburg Hs - Scitech Cmp — Harrisburg, PA
Federal NCES profile for Harrisburg Hs - Scitech Cmp, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 43/100.
👥 Class size 46
📚 AP courses 35
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 65
📋 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)
24.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.5:1
vs 13.5:1 Pennsylvania avg
+0% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
99.1%
vs 58.1% Pennsylvania avg
+71% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Harrisburg Hs - Scitech Cmp 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 - Scitech Cmp reports 347 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 24.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 13.5:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 0% 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 15% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 99.1% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 71% above the Pennsylvania average and 91% above the national baseline. The school offers 7 Advanced Placement courses, a stronger academic pipeline indicator than enrollment alone. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 174 students per counselor, meeting the American School Counselor Association recommendation of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 53.3% 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 43/100 (D), 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 - Scitech Cmp 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 | 13.5:1 | ▼ 0% | 13.5:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 99.1% | ▲ 71% | 58.1% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 347 | top 31% | — | — |
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
99.1%
free-lunch eligible
— 71% 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
13.5:1
students per teacher
— 0% above state mean
Top 51% in Pennsylvania — lower ratio than 49% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
53.3%
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 174 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 38 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 12.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Overview
Enrollment 347 Top 31% in Pennsylvania — larger than 69% of 2,930 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 24.0
Students per teacher 13.5:1 +0% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 99.1% +71% vs state
NCES ID 421158000967
Student demographics
African American 58.2%
Hispanic or Latino 30.5%
Asian 4.6%
Two or More 3.5%
White 3.2%
Largest group: African American at 58.2% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
AP courses offered 7
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 2.0
Students per counselor 174:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 53.3%
In-school suspensions 6
Out-of-school suspensions 38
Expulsions 1
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Harrisburg City Sd, which includes Harrisburg Hs - Scitech Cmp.
$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
- 1,343
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- 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
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Dauphin County Technical School
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Susquehanna Twp Hs
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Frequently asked questions about Harrisburg Hs - Scitech Cmp
How many students attend Harrisburg Hs - Scitech Cmp?
Harrisburg Hs - Scitech Cmp has 347 students enrolled. It is a high school in Harrisburg, PA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Harrisburg Hs - Scitech Cmp?
The student-teacher ratio at Harrisburg Hs - Scitech Cmp is 13.5:1, which is 0% higher than the Pennsylvania average of 13.5:1 and 15% lower than the national average of 15.9:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Harrisburg Hs - Scitech Cmp?
99.1% of students at Harrisburg Hs - Scitech Cmp are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Harrisburg Hs - Scitech Cmp?
The largest demographic group at Harrisburg Hs - Scitech Cmp is African American at 58.2%. The school serves a diverse student body in Harrisburg, PA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Harrisburg Hs - Scitech Cmp?
Harrisburg Hs - Scitech Cmp has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (D) 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.