District Overview
Steelton-Highspire School District is an active, traditional public school system serving a vibrant community situated in a large suburban setting within the greater Harrisburg-Carlisle, Pennsylvania metropolitan area. Located at 250 Reynders Street in Steelton, the non-charter district operates two operational schools that deliver a comprehensive educational continuum spanning Kindergarten through 12th grade. The district serves a total enrollment of 1,474 students, reflecting a rich and culturally diverse learning community that includes 738 Black, 416 Hispanic, 167 multi-racial, and 143 White students, with an even balance between male (739) and female (735) learners.

To foster academic achievement and student well-being, Steelton-Highspire maintains a well-resourced workforce comprising 480 full-time equivalent staff members. The instructional team is anchored by 198 full-time equivalent teachers and 33 instructional aides, who work together to provide targeted classroom support and individualized learning across all grade bands. This educational foundation is further reinforced by 249 support staff personnel dedicated to maintaining robust facility operations, student services, and administrative support. Families, prospective students, and educational researchers can explore detailed district initiatives by visiting their official portal at shsd.k12.pa.us or contacting central administration at (717) 704-3800.
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Total Schools
1,474
Total Students
198.0
Full-Time Teachers
7.4
Student/Teacher Ratio
Demographics

District Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Steelton-Highspire SD
Demographic Student Count
White143
Hispanic416
Black738
Asian4
Two or More167
American Indian6
  • Black
    738 (50.1%)
  • Hispanic
    416 (28.2%)
  • Two or More
    167 (11.3%)
  • White
    143 (9.7%)
  • American Indian
    6 (0.4%)
  • Asian
    4 (0.3%)
School Levels

School Levels Data Table

School Levels in Steelton-Highspire SD
School LevelSchool Count
Elementary1
Middle0
High1
Other0
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District Details
Status:Open
District type:Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Charter:Not a charter district
Number of schools:2
Students:1,474*
Teachers (FTE):198.0*
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:7.4
Schools in Steelton-Highspire SD
Found 2 Schools