Harrisburg High School

Harrisburg High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
2451 Market St,  Harrisburg, PA
Harrisburg City School District
3.3
2.0
1,187 Students
C-
Niche Grade

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
18:1
Average SAT Score
1000
Average ACT Score
22
Math Proficiency
15%
Reading Proficiency
17%
Average GPA
3.17
Graduation Rate
62%

Niche Grade

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

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.17
Reading Proficiency
17%
Math Proficiency
15%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
18:1
Teachers
76
Full Time Teachers
76
Teachers in First or Second Year
25.3%
College Prep
Average SAT
1000
Math
490
Verbal
510
Average ACT
22
Math
20
English
22
Reading
23
Science
22
Number of AP Courses
4
AP Pass Rate
0%
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

Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
182:1

Student Diversity

Male
55.2%
Female
44.8%
Black
51.1%
Hispanic
42.7%
Two or more races
2.5%
White
2.4%
Asian or Pacific Islander
1.3%

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
Temple University 50 Students
Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania 49 Students
Penn State 44 Students
Harrisburg Area Community College - Harrisburg 43 Students
Indiana University of Pennsylvania 32 Students
Morgan State University 25 Students
University of Pittsburgh 24 Students
Penn State Harrisburg 22 Students
Robert Morris University - Pennsylvania 21 Students
Messiah University 20 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 33 Students
Nursing 28 Students
Psychology 22 Students
Biology 18 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 12 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 11 Students
Computer Science 10 Students
Political Science and Government 10 Students
Pre-Law Studies 7 Students
English 7 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.3 124 Reviews
3.0 Sophomore
10/5/2023
I really appreciate the teachers there, I can also focus more on myself than my surroundings. There are some bad things going on there but I hope they get resolved in the future.
5.0 Senior
6/2/2022
I would first say my experience in Harrisburg high school is really great. I learned a lot about education. It is really a very good school which you can acquire a lot of needful things you need in your life.
3.0 Senior
2/7/2020
My experience with the Harrisburg High School wasn't the worst. The teachers are friendly, the staff is very welcoming, and the building is very beautiful.
GreatSchools Reviews
2.0 1 Review
2.0 teacher
4/22/2022
Well this school sucks never go to it

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Harrisburg High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Harrisburg, PA and is served by the Harrisburg City School District in Pennsylvania. The school has a total enrollment of 1,187 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 18:1. Academic records show that 15% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 17% are proficient in reading. Harrisburg High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of C- and a GreatSchools Rating of 2 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.17, the graduation rate is 62%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1000 and an ACT score of 22. The average home value in this area is $150,898. Discover additional schools in the area, like Susquehanna Township High School, Central Dauphin East Senior High School, Steelton-Highspire High School, and more. Learn more about what Harrisburg has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Harrisburg High School.

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