Sylvan Heights Science CS

www.shscs.org

Charter School 217 Students

Elementary School K - 4th

School Overview

Sylvan Heights Science Charter School (SHSCS), located in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, is a tuition-free public charter school that serves students in grades K–8. The school distinguishes itself through a rigorous, STEM-focused curriculum that emphasizes hands-on learning, scientific inquiry, and environmental stewardship. By integrating science-based projects into core subjects, SHSCS aims to foster critical thinking, problem-solving skills, and a lifelong curiosity about the natural and technological world among its diverse student body.

Beyond its academic focus, the school places a strong emphasis on community involvement and character development. The institution prides itself on creating a supportive, inclusive environment that encourages students to become active, responsible citizens. Through partnerships with local organizations and an emphasis on experiential learning—often utilizing their campus and the surrounding Harrisburg area as a "living laboratory"—Sylvan Heights provides a specialized educational experience designed to prepare students for success in secondary education and beyond.

217

Total Students

14.7

Full-Time Teachers

14.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Sylvan Heights Science CS
Demographic	Student Count
White	4
Hispanic	57
Black	148
Two or More	8

Black
148 (68.2%)
Hispanic
57 (26.3%)
Two or More
8 (3.7%)
White
4 (1.8%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Sylvan Heights Science CS
Phone:	(717)232-9220
Website:	http://www.shscs.org
Grade Range:	K - 4th
Total Students:	217
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	14.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 44

Grade 1 44

Grade 2 42

Grade 3 43

Grade 4 44