Harrisburg HS
Reported Enrollment
1,230
students
District
Harrisburg City SD
County Context Score
41/100
county-level composite, not a school rating
School Information
Address
2451 Market St, Harrisburg, PA, 17103
School District
Harrisburg City SD
NCES Identifiers
- School ID
- 421158006333
- District ID
- 4211580
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance data
Grade Range
9–12
High · Regular
Enrollment
1,230 students
School Setting
City: Small
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
Harrisburg HS 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 12 schools. Similar-school links show 5 peer records when available.
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What Harrisburg HS tells a parent
This profile is most useful when it is read against the local system: Harrisburg City 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.
- City: Small 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 Harrisburg HS. Treat this as a public-data profile and confirm local fit with Harrisburg City SD.
1,230 students
Harrisburg HS reports 1,230 students, larger than most same-level county peers. Among 15 other high schools in Dauphin County with enrollment data, 13 report fewer students and 2 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.
12 district schools
Harrisburg City SD lists 5 primary, 4 middle, 2 high, 1 other 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
5
Middle
4
High
2
Other
1
Nearby context inside Harrisburg City SD
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School Profile FAQ
Is Harrisburg HS 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 Harrisburg City SD.
Does this page confirm attendance assignment for Harrisburg HS?
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 Harrisburg HS 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 Harrisburg HS with nearby schools?
Harrisburg HS should be compared with 16 high schools in Dauphin County, plus other schools in Harrisburg City SD. Start with grade span, reported enrollment, school type, district pathway, and local assignment rules.
What should I verify before moving for Harrisburg HS?
Before using Harrisburg HS in a housing decision, verify attendance boundaries, transportation, transfer rules, program eligibility, and current enrollment procedures with Harrisburg City SD.
Part of Harrisburg City SD
Harrisburg HS is one of 12 schools in this district, serving a reported enrollment of 6,267 students across 12 schools.
Open the district guideSchools in District
12
Reported Enrollment
6,267
12 schools reporting
Other Schools in This District
- Rowland Academy6–8 · MiddleListed only
- Scott SchKG–5 · PrimaryListed only
- Harrisburg HS - SciTech Cmp9–12 · HighListed only
- Marshall Math Science Academy5–8 · MiddleListed only
- Foose SchPK–5 · PrimaryListed only
- Melrose SchKG–5 · PrimaryListed only
- Camp Curtin Academy6–8 · MiddleListed only
- Downey SchKG–5 · PrimaryListed only
- Marshall Academy5–8 · MiddleListed only
- Benjamin Franklin SchPK–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.