Dauphin County Technical School

www.dcts.org

1,187 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Dauphin County Technical School (DCTS), located in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, is a premier career and technical education provider serving students from several participating school districts across Dauphin County. The school offers a comprehensive curriculum that blends rigorous academic coursework with hands-on technical training, preparing students for both immediate entry into the workforce and post-secondary educational opportunities. With a diverse array of programs—ranging from healthcare and culinary arts to precision machining and information technology—DCTS is designed to equip students with industry-standard skills and professional certifications.

Beyond its technical instruction, the school emphasizes a culture of professional development, leadership, and community engagement. By partnering with local businesses and industry leaders, DCTS ensures that its training reflects current economic demands, allowing students to gain practical experience through cooperative education and internship programs. Whether students intend to pursue a trade career or continue their education at a university, Dauphin County Technical School provides a supportive environment that fosters technical expertise and personal growth in a modern, professional setting.

1,187

Total Students

79.1

Full-Time Teachers

15.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Dauphin County Technical School
Demographic	Student Count
White	467
Hispanic	273
Black	234
Asian	158
Two or More	54
American Indian	1

White
467 (39.3%)
Hispanic
273 (23.0%)
Black
234 (19.7%)
Asian
158 (13.3%)
Two or More
54 (4.5%)
American Indian
1 (0.1%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Career and Technical School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Dauphin County Technical School
Phone:	(717)652-3170
Website:	http://www.dcts.org
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,187
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	79.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the 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

Grade 9 324

Grade 10 298

Grade 11 302

Grade 12 263