- Enrollment
- 820
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Harrisburg, PA
Susquehanna Twp Hs
Federal NCES profile for Susquehanna Twp Hs, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 422301001806
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 62
📋 Attendance 3
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Susquehanna Twp Hs earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Pennsylvania median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Pennsylvania schools.
- #1 of 7
- high schools in Harrisburg · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.7:1
- students per teacher
- 52.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Susquehanna Twp Hs has class sizes near the Pennsylvania median. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Susquehanna Twp Hs ranks #1 of 7 high schools in Harrisburg, PA.
School address
District: Susquehanna Township Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 422301001806 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+31 students YoY
Susquehanna Twp Hs held near 774 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+31 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 56.3 → 57.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+31 students YoY 422301001806 · Harrisburg, PA High · MID · TRAD
767 enr · 13.7:1 · 52.2% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Susquehanna Twp Ms (820 students)
Susquehanna Twp Hs held near 774 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+31 headcount). Teacher FTE added 56.3 → 57.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Susquehanna Twp Hs in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Susquehanna Tw
Susquehanna Twp Ms
820 students
- Thomas W Holtz
Thomas W Holtzman Jr El Sch
792 students
- This school
Susquehanna Twp Hs
767 students
- Sara Lindemuth
Sara Lindemuth El Sch
758 students
What this shows Susquehanna Twp Hs reports 767 students on the CCD universe file.
How Susquehanna Twp Hs compares
Susquehanna Twp Hs held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Pennsylvania and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.7:1 | ▲ 1% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 52.2% | ▼ 10% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 767 | top 17% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.7:1
Leaner classes than 60% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
767
Bigger than 84% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
52.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 10% 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
13.7:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 57% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 43% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
38.9%
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
$14,856
per pupil, district-wide
- below Pennsylvania avg of $18,725
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 192 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
145
in-school suspensions + 57 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 18.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 26.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 3 expulsions.
Student demographics
African American 37.2%
White 20.6%
Hispanic or Latino 18.1%
Asian 13.4%
Two or More 9.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: African American at 37.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 75.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 75.9, Susquehanna Twp Hs is more mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 12
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Susquehanna Township Sd reports $14,856 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Susquehanna Twp Hs Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Susquehanna Twp Ms | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Thomas W Holtzman Jr El Sch | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sara Lindemuth El Sch | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Susquehanna Twp Hs's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 792
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 758
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
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
Harrisburg Hs
Standard public school
1,343 students 17.7:1 students per teacher
Dauphin County Technical School
Vocational / career-technical school
1,187 students 14.8:1 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 (~767 students)
Frequently asked questions about Susquehanna Twp Hs
How many students attend Susquehanna Twp Hs?
Susquehanna Twp Hs has 767 students enrolled. It is a high school in Harrisburg, PA. CCD year-over-year: 743 (2022-23) → 774 (2023-24), nearly flat (+31).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Susquehanna Twp Hs?
The student-teacher ratio at Susquehanna Twp Hs is 13.7:1, which is 1% higher than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 13% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Susquehanna Twp Hs?
52.2% of students at Susquehanna Twp Hs are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Susquehanna Twp Hs?
The largest demographic group at Susquehanna Twp Hs is African American at 37.2% of enrollment, in Harrisburg, PA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 75.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Susquehanna Twp Hs?
Susquehanna Twp Hs has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (typical 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 Susquehanna Twp Hs rank among high schools in Harrisburg?
By Resource Investment Index, Susquehanna Twp Hs ranks #1 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 Susquehanna Township Sd?
Besides Susquehanna Twp Hs, Susquehanna Township Sd also operates Susquehanna Twp Ms (820 students), Thomas W Holtzman Jr El Sch (792 students), and Sara Lindemuth El Sch (758 students). See the Susquehanna Township Sd district page for the complete list.