Harrisburg HS

1,343 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
Harrisburg High School, located at 2451 Market Street, serves as the primary public secondary educational institution for the Harrisburg School District in Pennsylvania. As the central high school for the city, it functions as a diverse hub for students from various backgrounds, offering a comprehensive curriculum that aims to prepare pupils for post-secondary education, military service, or the workforce. The school is known for its role in the community as a focal point for academics, athletics, and extracurricular programs that strive to engage the student body within the urban environment of Harrisburg.

The institution has undergone significant structural and administrative changes in recent years, reflecting the district’s ongoing efforts to improve student outcomes and modernize facilities. The school environment emphasizes a blend of traditional classroom learning alongside initiatives designed to address the specific socioeconomic needs of its students. By providing a wide array of support services and educational pathways, Harrisburg High School continues to work toward its mission of fostering academic growth and civic responsibility among its diverse population of learners.
1,343
Total Students
74.2
Full-Time Teachers
18.1
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Harrisburg HS
Demographic Student Count
White39
Hispanic660
Black584
Asian21
Two or More38
American Indian1
  • Hispanic
    660 (49.1%)
  • Black
    584 (43.5%)
  • White
    39 (2.9%)
  • Two or More
    38 (2.8%)
  • Asian
    21 (1.6%)
  • American Indian
    1 (0.1%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: High School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status: No
District: Harrisburg City SD
Phone: (717)703-4300
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 1,343
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 74.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 18.1
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 0
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0
Grades Taught
Grade 8 1
Grade 9 490
Grade 10 347
Grade 11 273
Grade 12 232

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Harrisburg HS
Grade Student Count
Grade 81
Grade 9490
Grade 10347
Grade 11273
Grade 12232
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Harrisburg HS
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female62746.7%
Male71653.3%
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