Top Rankings
Harrisburg City School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 12 public schools serving 6,229 students in Harrisburg City School District. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
九游体育s in Harrisburg City School District have an average math proficiency score of 5% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 17% (versus the 55% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Pennsylvania public school average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (PA)
# Schools
12 Schools
2,928 Schools
# Students
6,229 Students
1,668,648 Students
# Teachers
410 Teachers
124,158 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
District Rank
Harrisburg City School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 675 school districts in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 71% has increased from 59% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#651 out of 684 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
5%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
57%
Graduation Rate
71%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.59
0.59
# American Indian Students
n/a
3,204 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
120 Students
78,034 Students
% Asian Students
2%
5%
# Hispanic Students
2,782 Students
249,018 Students
% Hispanic Students
45%
15%
# Black Students
2,911 Students
237,342 Students
% Black Students
47%
14%
# White Students
145 Students
1,011,502 Students
% White Students
2%
61%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
1,518 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
271 Students
88,750 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
60
8,485
# Students in K Grade:
432
114,122
# Students in 1st Grade:
448
120,768
# Students in 2nd Grade:
496
126,133
# Students in 3rd Grade:
440
120,907
# Students in 4th Grade:
516
125,578
# Students in 5th Grade:
581
126,001
# Students in 6th Grade:
543
126,714
# Students in 7th Grade:
493
128,950
# Students in 8th Grade:
484
129,786
# Students in 9th Grade:
634
141,323
# Students in 10th Grade:
444
138,358
# Students in 11th Grade:
327
131,939
# Students in 12th Grade:
331
129,584
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $24,958 is higher than the state median of $23,696. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $24,099 is higher than the state median of $23,119. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$156 MM
$39,541 MM
Spending
$150 MM
$38,578 MM
Revenue / Student
$24,958
$23,696
Spending / Student
$24,099
$23,119
Best Harrisburg City School District 九游体育s (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Harrisburg High School - Scitech Cmp
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
215 Market Street
Harrisburg, PA 17101
(717) 703-1900
Harrisburg, PA 17101
(717) 703-1900
Grades: 9-12
| 323 students
Rank: #22.
Marshall Math Science Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
301 Hale Avenue
Harrisburg, PA 17104
(717) 703-1200
Harrisburg, PA 17104
(717) 703-1200
Grades: 5-8
| 380 students
Rank: #33.
Harrisburg High School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2451 Market St
Harrisburg, PA 17103
(717) 703-4300
Harrisburg, PA 17103
(717) 703-4300
Grades: 9-12
| 1,333 students
Rank: #44.
Melrose School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2041 Berryhill St
Harrisburg, PA 17104
(717) 703-1440
Harrisburg, PA 17104
(717) 703-1440
Grades: K-5
| 605 students
Rank: #55.
Benjamin Franklin School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 12%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1205 N 6th Street
Harrisburg, PA 17110
(717) 703-1200
Harrisburg, PA 17110
(717) 703-1200
Grades: PK-5
| 740 students
Rank: #66.
Scott School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1900 Derry Street
Harrisburg, PA 17104
(717) 703-4560
Harrisburg, PA 17104
(717) 703-4560
Grades: K-5
| 489 students
Rank: #77.
Cougar Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 3% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1601 State St
Harrisburg, PA 17103
(717) 703-4325
Harrisburg, PA 17103
(717) 703-4325
Grades: K-12
| 322 students
Rank: #8 - 108. - 10.
Downey School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1313 Monroe St
Harrisburg, PA 17103
(717) 703-1240
Harrisburg, PA 17103
(717) 703-1240
Grades: PK-5
| 406 students
Rank: #8 - 108. - 10.
Foose School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1301 Sycamore St
Harrisburg, PA 17104
(717) 703-1280
Harrisburg, PA 17104
(717) 703-1280
Grades: PK-5
| 511 students
Rank: #8 - 108. - 10.
Marshall Academy
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
301 Hale Ave
Harrisburg, PA 17104
(717) 703-1400
Harrisburg, PA 17104
(717) 703-1400
Grades: 5-8
| 73 students
Rank: #1111.
Rowland Academy
(Math: 2% | Reading: 9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1842 Derry Street
Harrisburg, PA 17104
(717) 703-4500
Harrisburg, PA 17104
(717) 703-4500
Grades: 6-8
| 577 students
Rank: #1212.
Camp Curtin Academy
(Math: ≤1% | Reading: 9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2900 N 6th Street
Harrisburg, PA 17110
(717) 703-4200
Harrisburg, PA 17110
(717) 703-4200
Grades: 6-8
| 470 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Harrisburg City School District?
Harrisburg City School District manages 12 public schools serving 6,229 students.
What is the rank of Harrisburg City School District?
Harrisburg City School District is ranked #649 out of 675 school districts in Pennsylvania (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Pennsylvania school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Harrisburg City School District?
47% of Harrisburg City School District students are Black, 45% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are White.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Harrisburg City School District?
Harrisburg City School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 14:1.
What is Harrisburg City School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $24,099 is higher than the state median of $23,119. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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