Enrollment
767
Pennsylvania · 2024-25 NCES data
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 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 422301001806
👥 S:T ratio 45
📚 AP courses 60
🌟 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 48/100 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
- 48
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
56.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.7:1
vs 13.6:1 Pennsylvania avg
+1% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
52.2%
vs 58.1% Pennsylvania avg
-10% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Susquehanna Twp Hs compares with Pennsylvania and U.S. medians
What stands out at Susquehanna Twp Hs
Susquehanna Twp Hs is a higher-need, mid-sized high school in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, enrolling 767 students.
At 13.7:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Pennsylvania median, within a few percentage points of the 13.6:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 52.2% lands close to the Pennsylvania typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 767 puts it in the larger third of Pennsylvania schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,889 scored Pennsylvania schools.
Against 285 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #151.
Its student body is led by African American (37%) and White (21%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 76/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 12 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 192 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 38.9% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Discipline events run high: 202 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 767 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 3 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Harrisburg's high schools, it stands alongside Central Dauphin Shs (1,966 students): Susquehanna Twp Hs is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (13.7:1 vs 16.1:1).
Susquehanna Township Sd also operates Susquehanna Twp Ms (820 students) and Thomas W Holtzman Jr El Sch (792 students) alongside Susquehanna Twp 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 Susquehanna Twp Hs compares
Susquehanna Twp 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$14,594
per pupil, district-wide
- below Pennsylvania avg of $17,970
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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Susquehanna Township Sd, which includes Susquehanna Twp Hs.
$14,594
Per student
-19%
vs Pennsylvania
Avg $17,970
-12%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 67.8%
State 20.0%
Federal 12.2%
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 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
- 820
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- 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
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 (~767 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.7:1)
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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.
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 48/100 (typical 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 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.
Is Susquehanna Twp Hs a good school?
Susquehanna Twp Hs earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Pennsylvania median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Pennsylvania schools. 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 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.
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