Harrisburg HS - SciTech Cmp | Harrisburg, PA (For STEM)

About Harrisburg HS - SciTech Cmp

Harrisburg HS - SciTech Cmp is a public high school in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania in the Harrisburg School District. It is for students in 9th through 12th grade. The school has 323 pupils with a student-teacher ratio of 13:1. The school offers a college preparatory program with an emphasis on science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) education. Harrisburg HS - SciTech Cmp offers challenging academic coursework, Honors and Advanced Placement (AP) opportunities, lab-based science instruction, technology integration and extracurricular programs to prepare students for higher education and STEM-related careers. The student body reflects the diversity of the Harrisburg community with students from all walks of life, ethnicities and socioeconomic backgrounds. Harrisburg HS - SciTech Cmp has a Mathematics proficiency score of 36% and reading proficiency is 66%. The school has been recognized as the best high school in Pennsylvania for providing a balanced mix of academics, leadership development and innovation. Students take the SAT and Keystone Exams and AP exams as part of their graduation and college readiness preparations. Harrisburg HS - SciTech Cmp is known for its STEM-focused curriculum, technology-enhanced learning and supportive programs that prepare students for college and careers in science and technology.

Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 36%

Reading 66%

State average proficiency is 36% in Math and 66% in Reading.

25

Full-time Teachers

13 : 1

Student-Teacher Ratio

323

Total Students

$76537

Avg. Teacher Salary

Student Demographics

White 1.55%

Asian 6.5%

Hispanic 29.72%

Black 59.44%

Two+ Races 2.79%

Native Am. 0%

White

1.55%

Asian

6.5%

Hispanic

29.72%

Black

59.44%

Two+ Races

2.79%

Native Am.

0%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 323

59.75%

193 Female

40.25%

130 Male

Student Population

323 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 13 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

161 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Harrisburg HS - SciTech Cmp Contact Information

Address

215 Market Street, Harrisburg, PA, 17101

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Phone

(717) 703-1900

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Website

hbgsd.us

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 7:30 AM to 2:39 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 7:15 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

The STEM-based learning continues to grow at Harrisburg High School’s SciTech Campus with more engineering projects, science research opportunities and technology-based coursework. Students have participated in robotics activities, academic competitions and collaborative innovation programs. The campus also has expanded partnerships that boost hands-on learning experiences in science and technology careers.

FAQ

Q1. What makes Harrisburg HS - SciTech Cmp special?

Ans. The school is dedicated to STEM education with specialized courses in science, technology, engineering and math.

Q2. Does Harrisburg HS - SciTech Cmp provide Advanced Placement (AP) courses?

Ans. Yes, students may take AP and honors classes in more than one academic subject.

Q3. What laboratory and technology resources are available to students?

Ans. Yes, the school has science labs, technology tools and resources for learning that is STEM related.

Q4. What are the co-curricular activities provided by the school?

Ans. Students can engage in academic clubs, STEM competitions, sports, leadership groups, and arts-related activities.

Q5. How does Harrisburg HS - SciTech Cmp prepare students for future employment?

Ans. The school prepares students for college and careers with STEM-based instruction, AP courses, academic counseling, and technology-infused learning.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3

ML

Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

PS

The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10

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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

WR

The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2

SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

S

The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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