Sylvan Heights Science CS

Sylvan Heights Science Charter School is an active, independent charter district located at 915 S 13th St in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. Nestled within a small city setting in the Harrisburg-Carlisle metropolitan area, this single-school district specializes in early elementary education, serving students from Kindergarten through 4th grade. The district maintains a close-knit academic environment with a total enrollment of 217 students, evenly distributed across grade levels with approximately 42 to 44 children per grade. The vibrant student body reflects the cultural diversity of the surrounding community, predominantly comprising Black (148) and Hispanic (57) students, alongside multiracial and White learners.

To foster a supportive learning environment, the district leverages a high ratio of educators and support professionals relative to its student population. Sylvan Heights employs approximately 29.4 full-time equivalent (FTE) teachers, offering an enviable student-to-teacher ratio of roughly 7 to 1 that allows for dedicated, small-group instruction. The educational team is reinforced by 5 FTE instructional aides and 27.4 FTE support staff members, bringing the total operational personnel to nearly 62 full-time staff members. Operating as a fully active local educational agency for federal programs, the school presents a well-resourced model for parents seeking tailored primary education and researchers studying small-scale urban charter frameworks.