Dauphin County Technical School

Dauphin County Technical School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
6001 Locust Ln,  Harrisburg, PA
4.0
3.0
1,083 Students
B-
Niche Grade

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
15:1
Average SAT Score
1090
Average ACT Score
30
Math Proficiency
35%
Reading Proficiency
60%
Average GPA
3.46
Graduation Rate
98%

Niche Grade

C
Academics
A-
Teachers
B
College Prep
B-
Administration
B+
Resources/Facilities
C+
Clubs and Activities
B
Food
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Niche Grades

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.46
Reading Proficiency
60%
Math Proficiency
35%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
15:1
Teachers
79
Full Time Teachers
79
Teachers in First or Second Year
4.8%
College Prep
Average SAT
1090
Math
540
Verbal
550
Average ACT
30
Math
30
English
31
Reading
30
Science
29
Number of AP Courses
6
AP Pass Rate
40%
AP Math Enrollment
Very Low
AP Science Enrollment
Very Low
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Very Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Very Low

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
337:1

Student Diversity

Female
52.4%
Male
47.6%
White
43.3%
Black
22%
Hispanic
21.8%
Asian or Pacific Islander
9.9%
Two or more races
2.8%
Native American
<1%

School Rankings

#12 Most Diverse Public HS in Pennsylvania
Source: Niche

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
Penn State 166 Students
Harrisburg Area Community College - Harrisburg 137 Students
Penn State Harrisburg 109 Students
Temple University 104 Students
University of Pittsburgh 96 Students
University of Pennsylvania 91 Students
Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania 70 Students
Pennsylvania College of Technology 57 Students
Drexel University 55 Students
York College of Pennsylvania 53 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing 78 Students
Biology 53 Students
Business 47 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 31 Students
Psychology 30 Students
Veterinary Sciences 30 Students
Dental Hygiene 28 Students
Architecture 24 Students
Family Practice and Pediatric Nursing 21 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 20 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.0 145 Reviews
4.0 Junior
10/11/2024
My overall experience at Dauphin County Technical School is great because everyone is very nice and respectful for the most part. The teachers work really hard to help us achieve our goals and prepare us for the future. This is a great school to attend and it is my honor that I am here.
4.0 Senior
7/11/2024
Dauphin county Technical School is doing an amazing job at preparing students for working in their desired profession and ensuring their students get the experience they need.
3.0 Alum
6/5/2024
CTE will make you ready for post secondary or even going into the workforce. Tech is a great idea to start a trade.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.0 1 Review
3.0 student
2/10/2026
As a current 9th grader, this school has good teachers and friendly students. The work is easy but a large amount, very decent school.

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Dauphin County Technical School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 located at 6001 Locust Ln in Harrisburg, PA. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 1,083 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 15:1. Academic records show that 35% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 60% are proficient in reading. Dauphin County Technical School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B- and a GreatSchools Rating of 7 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.46, the graduation rate is 98%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1090 and an ACT score of 30. The average home value in this area is $342,035. Discover additional schools in the area, like Central Dauphin East Senior High School, Harrisburg High School, The Circle School, and more. Learn more about what Harrisburg has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Dauphin County Technical School.

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