Summary:
The 17104 zip code in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania is home to a single public high school, Harrisburg High School, which serves grades 9-12 and has a total enrollment of 1,333 students. The school is part of the Harrisburg City School District, which is ranked 579 out of 606 districts in the state and has a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger.
Harrisburg High School has seen a decline in its statewide ranking over the past few years, going from 664 out of 674 Pennsylvania high schools in 2022-2023 to 672 out of 681 in 2024-2025. The school's academic performance is significantly below the state and district averages, with only 1% of students proficient or better in Algebra I, 4.6% in Biology, and 7.3% in Literature for the 2024-2025 school year. Additionally, the school has a high percentage of students (100.15%) receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage among the student population.
Despite the school's high per-student spending of $23,987, which is higher than the state average, and a student-teacher ratio of 17.6, which is slightly higher than the recommended ratio of 15:1, Harrisburg High School continues to struggle to provide a high-quality education for its students. The data suggests that the school may require targeted interventions and additional support to address the underlying issues and improve student outcomes.
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