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Harrisburg City SD

Pennsylvania · Public School District
12
Schools
6,267
Students
$24,422
Per-Pupil Spend
+70% nat'l
99.9%
Free Lunch Rate
+48pp vs nat'l
67.1%
Graduation Rate
-19.4pp vs nat'l
District Overview

Harrisburg City SD is a public school district in Pennsylvania serving 6,267 students across 12 schools. It includes 5 elementary, 4 middle, 2 high schools. Its graduation rate of 67.1% is below the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $24,422 is above average for a US public school district. 100% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic need in the community. Opportunity scores across its schools are limited, with a district median of 32/100.

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All Schools (12)
Elementary Schools5 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Benjamin Franklin SchPK–05786
Downey SchKG–05386
Foose SchPK–05535
Melrose SchKG–05597
Scott SchKG–05461
Middle Schools4 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Camp Curtin Academy06–08482
Marshall Academy05–0887
Marshall Math Science Academy05–08403
Rowland Academy06–08588
High Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Harrisburg HS09–121,230
Harrisburg HS - SciTech Cmp09–12323
Other School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Cougar AcademyKG–12389
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$24,422+70% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
50%
33%
State
50.1%
Local (property tax)
32.6%
Federal
17.3%

Funding is shared between state (50%) and local sources (33%), with notable federal support (17%).

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
12
Schools
6,267
Students
100%
Free Lunch
$24K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate67.1%
Opportunity Score32/100
StatePennsylvania →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
High per-student investment
Spends $24,422 per pupil — 70% above the national average of $14,347.
Below-average graduation rate
At 67.1%, graduation is 19.4 points below the national average of 86.5%.
High economic need in community
100% of students qualify for free or reduced lunch — above the national rate of 52.2% — reflecting broader economic challenges.
Low opportunity scores
Median opportunity score of 32/100, below the national median of 50, which can correlate with weaker long-term economic mobility for students.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Harrisburg City SD?
Harrisburg City SD has 12 public schools, serving a total of 6,267 students.
What is the graduation rate for Harrisburg City SD?
The graduation rate is 67.1%, which is below the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Harrisburg City SD spend per student?
Harrisburg City SD spends $24,422 per pupil — 70% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Harrisburg City SD?
100% of students in Harrisburg City SD qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Harrisburg City SD?
No, Harrisburg City SD does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Harrisburg City SD serve?
Harrisburg City SD serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Harrisburg City SD?
The median opportunity score across schools in Harrisburg City SD is 32/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.