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Harrisburg HS

2451 Market St, Harrisburg, PA, 17103

Ranked 550 of 585 in Pennsylvania

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Harrisburg HS

2451 Market St, Harrisburg, PA, 17103

About Harrisburg HS

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 2%
Reading 12%
State average proficiency is 2% in Math and 12% in Reading.
76
Full-time Teachers
18 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
7
Teachers In First Or Second Year (yrs)
1333
Total Students
$76537
Avg. Teacher Salary

Student Demographics

White 2.18%
Asian 1.65%
Hispanic 45.54%
Black 47.79%
Two+ Races 2.85%
Native Am. 0%
White
2.18%
Asian
1.65%
Hispanic
45.54%
Black
47.79%
Two+ Races
2.85%
Native Am.
0%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 1333
45.24%
603 Female
54.76%
730 Male

Student Population

1333 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 18 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

444 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Harrisburg HS Contact Information

Address

2451 Market St, Harrisburg, PA, 17103

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Phone

(717) 703-4300

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Website

hbgsd.us

TOP 550 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Harrisburg HS

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing

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.....

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Mansfield Public Schools Educator Spotlight: Pathways of a Fourth-Grade Teacher

MANSFIELD — Inside the brick building on East Street, four educators who began teaching within 2 years of each other, all spending the beginning of their careers teaching fourth grade at Jordan/Jackson Elementary School...

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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 Harrisburg High School has improved its academic programs, leadership opportunities and extracurricular activities to better support students and prepare them for college. The students have participated in athletics, community service projects and arts related event. The school has also continued to upgrade classroom technology and collaborative learning experiences across campus.

FAQ

Q1. What are the career programs offered at Dauphin County Technical School?

Ans. Programs are available in health care, welding, automotive technology, culinary arts, cosmetology, construction trades, and information technology.

Q2. Can students earn industry certifications through the school?

Ans. Yes, many technical programs offer students the opportunity to earn industry-recognized certifications before they graduate.

Q3. Is Dauphin County Technical School a hands-on school?

Ans. Yes, students get hands on training using industry grade tools, labs and equipment.

Q4. Do you have extracurricular activities for the students?

Ans. Yes, students are able to participate in technical student organizations, leadership activities, and career-related competitions.

Q5. How does the school prepare students for their future careers?

Ans. It combines academic study with vocational training, work place skills development and career readiness support.

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
F

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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