Harrisburg City School District
- 2101 NORTH FRONT ST BLDG 2
- HARRISBURG, PA 17110
- (717) 703-4000
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District Information
District Overview
| District | State Average | |
|---|---|---|
| Graduation Rate | 62.8% | 82.7% |
| Dropout Rate | 6.4% | 2.6% |
| Per Pupil Spending | $13,049 | $11,954 |
| Students Per Teacher | 11.3 | 13.7 |
| Number of Schools | 17 | - |
| Number of Students | 8,306 | - |
| Number of (FTE) Teachers | 737 | - |
Student Enrollment (2009-2010)
| Students | Student/Teacher Ratio | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Student Enrollment | 8,306 | 11.3 |
Student Enrollment By Grade
| Students | |
|---|---|
| Prekindergarten Students | 425 |
| Kindergarten Students | 626 |
| 1st Grade Students | 609 |
| 2nd Grade Students | 640 |
| 3rd Grade Students | 592 |
| 4th Grade Students | 553 |
| 5th Grade Students | 566 |
| 6th Grade Students | 569 |
| 7th Grade Students | 577 |
| 8th Grade Students | 504 |
| 9th Grade Students | 746 |
| 10th Grade Students | 607 |
| 11th Grade Students | 480 |
| 12th Grade Students | 618 |
| Ungraded Students | - |
Student Enrollment By Race
| Students | |
|---|---|
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 13 |
| Asian or Pacific Islander | 241 |
| Hispanic | 1,676 |
| Black (Non-Hispanic) | 5,746 |
| White (Non-Hispanic) | 436 |
Student Enrollment By Gender
| Students | |
|---|---|
| Male | 4,063 |
| Female | 4,049 |
Faculty and Staff (2009-2010)
Teachers Per Grade Level
| Student/Teacher Ratio | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Full Time Equivalent (FTE) Teachers | 737 | 11.3 |
| Prekindergarten Teachers | 29 | - |
| Kindergarten Teachers | 27 | - |
| Elementary Teachers | 281 | - |
| Secondary Teachers | 285 | - |
| Teachers of Ungraded Classes | 114 | - |
Instructional Faculty
| Instructional Aides | 122 |
| Instructional Coordinators and Supervisors | 4 |
Guidance Counselors & Directors
| Total Guidance Counselors & Directors | 22 |
| Elementary | 13 |
| Secondary | 9 |
| Other | - |
Librarians & Staff
| Librarians | 9 |
| Library Support Staff | 3 |
Administrators
| Total Administrators & Support Staff | 520 |
| Local Education Agency (LEA) Administrators | 6 |
| LEA Administrative Support Staff | 27 |
| School Administrators | 42 |
| School Administrative Support Staff | 48 |
| Student Support Services | 56 |
| Other Support Services Staff | 341 |
District Financial Details (2008)
Revenues For Education
| Percent of Total | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Revenues | $137,542,000 | - |
| Total Local Revenues | $48,880,000 | 35.5% |
| Property Tax | $36,147,000 | 26.3% |
| General Sales Tax | $1,885,000 | 1.4% |
| Public Utility Tax | $54,000 | 0.04% |
| Individual And Corporate Income Taxes | $3,511,000 | 2.6% |
| All Other Taxes | $2,414,000 | 1.8% |
| Other School Systems | $2,280,000 | 1.7% |
| Tuition Fees from Pupils and Parents | $39,000 | 0.03% |
| School Lunch | $289,000 | 0.2% |
| Rents and Royalties | $11,000 | 0.01% |
| Sale of Property | $185,000 | 0.1% |
| Interest Earnings | $334,000 | 0.2% |
| Private Contributions | $1,701,000 | 1.2% |
| Miscellaneous | $30,000 | 0.02% |
| Total State Revenues | $73,274,000 | 53.3% |
| General Formula Assistance | $37,747,000 | 27.4% |
| Staff Improvement Programs | $5,276,000 | 3.8% |
| Special Education Programs | $5,013,000 | 3.6% |
| Compensatory and Basic Skills Programs | $302,000 | 0.2% |
| Vocational Education Programs | $209,000 | 0.2% |
| School Lunch Programs | $397,000 | 0.3% |
| Capital Outlay and Debt Services Programs | $3,793,000 | 2.8% |
| Transportation Programs | $1,287,000 | 0.9% |
| Other Programs | $19,250,000 | 14.0% |
| Total Federal Revenues | $15,388,000 | 11.2% |
| Through State - Title I | $6,011,000 | 4.4% |
| Through State - Children With Disabilities (IDEA) | $5,000 | 0.00% |
| Through State - Math, Science and Teacher Quality | $1,200,000 | 0.9% |
| Through State - Safe and Drug Free Schools | $90,000 | 0.07% |
| Through State - Vocational and Tech Education | $293,000 | 0.2% |
| Through State - Bilingual Education | $101,000 | 0.07% |
| Through State - Child Nutrition Act | $4,324,000 | 3.1% |
| Through State - Other | $2,712,000 | 2.0% |
| Direct - Impact Aid | $46,000 | 0.03% |
| Direct - Other | $606,000 | 0.4% |
Expenditures For Education
| Percent of Total | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Current Expenditures | $109,491,000 | - |
| Total Instruction Expenditures | $68,184,000 | 62.3% |
| Total Support Services Expenditures | $36,170,000 | 33.0% |
| Student Support | $5,116,000 | 3.7% |
| Instructional Staff Support | $3,119,000 | 2.3% |
| General Administration Support | $2,462,000 | 1.8% |
| School Administration Support | $4,718,000 | 3.4% |
| Operation and Maintenance Support | $10,889,000 | 7.9% |
| Student Transportation Support | $2,783,000 | 2.0% |
| Other Support Services | $7,083,000 | 5.1% |
| Total Other Expenditures | $5,137,000 | 4.7% |
| Food Services | $5,137,000 | 3.7% |
Graduation and Dropout Details (2007-08)
Graduation Information
| Overall Graduation Rate | 62.8% | |
| Total Diploma Count | 438 | |
| Other High School Completion Certificate (OHC) Recipients | - |
Dropout Information
| Dropouts | Dropout Rate | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Grades 9-12 | 162 | 6.4% |
Map and Listings of Schools Within Harrisburg City School District
Schools Summary:
- Schools: 17
- Students: 8,306
- Full-Time Equivalent Teachers: 737
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| ACTS @ WILLIAM PENN SCHOOL | ||||
2915 North Third St
Harrisburg, PA Public | 4-12 | 195 | 6.1 |  Review This School |
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| CAMP CURTIN SCHOOL | ||||
2900 North 6th St
Harrisburg, PA Public | PK-8 | 670 | 10.9 | Review This School |
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| CAREER TECHNOLOGY ACADEMY | ||||
2915 North Third St
Harrisburg, PA Public | 9-12 | 354 | 7.4 | Review This School |
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| DOWNEY SCHOOL | ||||
1313 Monroe St
Harrisburg, PA Public | PK-8 | 498 | 11.5 | Review This School |
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| FOOSE SCHOOL | ||||
1301 Sycamore St
Harrisburg, PA Public | PK-6 | 641 | 12.3 | Review This School |
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| HAMILTON SCHOOL | ||||
1701 North 6th St
Harrisburg, PA Public | PK-6 | 376 | 12.3 | Review This School |
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| HARRISBURG HIGH SCHOOL | ||||
2451 Market St
Harrisburg, PA Public | 9-12 | 1,564 | 14.0 | Review This School |
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| HARRISBURG UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY HIGH SCHOOL | ||||
215 Market St
Harrisburg, PA Public | 9-12 | 359 | 12.6 | Review This School |
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| LINCOLN SCHOOL | ||||
1601 State St
Harrisburg, PA Public | PK-8 | 319 | 9.1 | Review This School |
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| MARSHALL SCHOOL | ||||
301 Hale Ave
Harrisburg, PA Public | PK-8 | 446 | 12.4 |  1 out of 5 1 Review |
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| MATH SCIENCE ACADEMY @ BENJAMIN FRANKLIN | ||||
1205 North Sixth St
Harrisburg, PA Public | 5-8 | 167 | 16.7 | Review This School |
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| MELROSE SCHOOL | ||||
2041 Berryhill St
Harrisburg, PA Public | PK-8 | 413 | 13.0 | Review This School |
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| ROWLAND SCHOOL | ||||
1842 Derry St
Harrisburg, PA Public | 3-8 | 624 | 11.1 | Review This School |
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| SCOTT SCHOOL EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER | ||||
1900 Derry St
Harrisburg, PA Public | PK-3 | 554 | 14.0 | Review This School |
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| SHIMMELL SCHOOL | ||||
548 South 17th St
Harrisburg, PA Public | 2-12 | 59 | 4.7 | Review This School |
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| STEELE SCHOOL | ||||
2537 North 5th St
Harrisburg, PA Public | PK-6 | 276 | 10.5 | Review This School |
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| WOODWARD SCHOOL @ BEN FRANKLIN | ||||
1205 North 6th St
Harrisburg, PA Public | KG-8 | 597 | 11.5 | Review This School |
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