Summary:
Dauphin County Technical School is the sole high school located in Dauphin County, Pennsylvania, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 1,175 students. The school's performance and characteristics show a mix of strengths and challenges, with fluctuating rankings and academic proficiency rates compared to state averages.
The Dauphin County Technical School has seen its statewide ranking range from 316 out of 681 Pennsylvania high schools in 2024-2025 to 464 out of 686 in 2023-2024, with a SchoolDigger rating that has varied between 3 stars and 2 stars out of 5. The school's four-year graduation rate for 2023-2024 was 87.9%, and its dropout rate was 1.4%. Academically, the school excels in Biology proficiency, with 66.4% of students meeting or exceeding standards in 2024-2025, compared to the state average of 49.3%. However, the school lags behind the state in Algebra I and Literature proficiency.
The Dauphin County Technical School District as a whole is ranked 290 out of 606 in Pennsylvania, with a 3-star rating. The school's student population is predominantly low-income, with 99.74% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch in 2023-2024. This socioeconomic status may present challenges for the school in terms of resources and support for its students. Overall, the data suggests that the Dauphin County Technical School has room for improvement, particularly in aligning its curriculum and instructional practices with state standards to better support student achievement.
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