Central Dauphin SHS
Reported Enrollment
1,975
students
District
Central Dauphin SD
County Context Score
41/100
county-level composite, not a school rating
School Information
Address
437 Piketown Road, Harrisburg, PA, 17112
School District
Central Dauphin SD
NCES Identifiers
- School ID
- 420540001745
- District ID
- 4205400
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance data
Grade Range
9–12
High · Regular
Enrollment
1,975 students
School Setting
Suburb: Large
School profile guide
How to use this school record
This page is designed for first-pass public-school research. It combines the school record, district context, nearby comparable schools, and county-level school signals so you can decide what to verify next.
What is covered in this record
3 of 5 optional NCES detail groups are available for this school: enrollment, student-teacher ratio, lunch eligibility, grade span, and school setting. Missing fields mean the source did not provide a usable value in the current build.
Use this as an NCES profile
Central Dauphin SHS is shown from federal public-school records. Treat the page as a source-backed profile for enrollment, grade span, school type, district context, and county context where fields are reported.
Separate proximity from assignment
Addresses, district boundaries, transfer rules, and program eligibility can change locally. Confirm attendance assignment with the district before making enrollment decisions.
Compare the surrounding system
Dauphin County has 73 public schools in the current county list. Review the county page and district context before judging one school in isolation.
This district context includes 19 schools. Similar-school links show 5 peer records when available.
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What Central Dauphin SHS tells a parent
This profile is most useful when it is read against the local system: Central Dauphin SD, Dauphin County, and comparable high schools.It does not replace local assignment rules, tours, or program verification.
Decision notes
- 9–12 is the first fit check. Verify that the grade span matches the years your student needs, especially around transition grades.
- Regular school type affects comparison. Compare it with other high schools before treating it like a one-for-one substitute.
- Suburb: Large matters for daily life. Use the locale and address as a starting point, then confirm commute, boundary, and transportation details locally.
What this page cannot confirm
SchoolsByCounty does not verify attendance assignment, transportation, transfer eligibility, special-program admission, test scores, discipline records, or campus climate for Central Dauphin SHS. Treat this as a public-data profile and confirm local fit with Central Dauphin SD.
1,975 students
Central Dauphin SHS reports 1,975 students, larger than most same-level county peers. Among 15 other high schools in Dauphin County with enrollment data, 15 report fewer students and 0 report more. The peer median is 599 students.
16 high schools
The same-level county median enrollment is 671 students. Use it to separate unusually small or large schools from typical peers.
19 district schools
Central Dauphin SD lists 13 primary, 4 middle, 2 high schools in the current NCES data. For a high-school choice, compare graduation context, program access, commute, and nearby alternatives before using one enrollment number as the deciding signal.
District grade-span map
Use the district mix to see whether this school is part of a fuller local pathway or a narrower placement.
Primary
13
Middle
4
High
2
Other
0
Nearby context inside Central Dauphin SD
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School Profile FAQ
Is Central Dauphin SHS a recommended school?
No. SchoolsByCounty publishes public-school records and county context, not school recommendations. Use this profile as a starting point, then verify fit and assignment with Central Dauphin SD.
Does this page confirm attendance assignment for Central Dauphin SHS?
No. Attendance zones, transfers, magnet programs, and eligibility rules are set locally. Confirm assignment with the district or official local boundary tools before making enrollment decisions.
Where does the Central Dauphin SHS data come from?
The school record is based on NCES public school data where fields are available, including school name, district, grade span, school type, enrollment, and related public-school indicators.
How should I compare Central Dauphin SHS with nearby schools?
Central Dauphin SHS should be compared with 16 high schools in Dauphin County, plus other schools in Central Dauphin SD. Start with grade span, reported enrollment, school type, district pathway, and local assignment rules.
What should I verify before moving for Central Dauphin SHS?
Before using Central Dauphin SHS in a housing decision, verify attendance boundaries, transportation, transfer rules, program eligibility, and current enrollment procedures with Central Dauphin SD.
Part of Central Dauphin SD
Central Dauphin SHS is one of 19 schools in this district, serving a reported enrollment of 12,393 students across 19 schools.
Open the district guideSchools in District
19
Reported Enrollment
12,393
19 schools reporting
Other Schools in This District
- Central Dauphin MS6–8 · MiddleListed only
- Swatara MS6–8 · MiddleListed only
- Central Dauphin East MS6–8 · MiddleListed only
- Central Dauphin East SHS9–12 · HighProfile
- Linglestown El SchKG–5 · PrimaryListed only
- Paxtonia El SchKG–5 · PrimaryListed only
- Phillips El SchKG–5 · PrimaryListed only
- South Side El SchKG–5 · PrimaryListed only
- North Side El SchKG–5 · PrimaryListed only
- Middle Paxton El SchKG–5 · PrimaryListed only
Similar Schools
Dauphin County Schools
County Context Score
41/100
County-level composite across 73 public schools
Data Sources
Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.
Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.