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Central Dauphin Sr. High School vs. Lower Dauphin High School

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School Overview

School
Central Dauphin Sr. High School
437 Piketown Road
Harrisburg, PA 17112
: 
7/
10
Top 50%
Lower Dauphin High School
201 S Hanover St
Hummelstown, PA 17036
: 
8/
10
Top 30%
Top Rankings

Central Dauphin Sr. High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:

Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)

Lower Dauphin High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Most improved public schools (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 1,998 students in grades 9-12, Central Dauphin Sr. High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 26% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Serving 1,088 students in grades 9-12, Lower Dauphin High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 69% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
1,998 students
1,088 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Central Dauphin Sr. High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Lower Dauphin High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
52% | 48%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Central Dauphin Sr. High School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Lower Dauphin High School.
Total Classroom Teachers
125 teachers
84 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Central Dauphin Sr. High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Lower Dauphin High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Central Dauphin Sr. High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Central Dauphin School District and the state of Pennsylvania, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Lower Dauphin High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Lower Dauphin School District and the state of Pennsylvania, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#1091 out of 2733 schools in PA
(Top 50%)
#616 out of 2733 schools in PA
(Top 30%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Central Dauphin Sr. High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Lower Dauphin High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
26%
(Bottom 50% in PA)
55%
(Top 30% in PA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Central Dauphin Sr. High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Central Dauphin School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Lower Dauphin High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Lower Dauphin School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
80%
(Top 10% in PA)(21-22 School Year Data)
69%
(Top 30% in PA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Central Dauphin Sr. High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Central Dauphin School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Lower Dauphin High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Lower Dauphin School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
43%
(Bottom 50% in PA)(21-22 School Year Data)
59%
(Bottom 50% in PA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Central Dauphin Sr. High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Central Dauphin School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Lower Dauphin High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Lower Dauphin School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
91%
(Bottom 50% in PA)
94%
(Top 50% in PA)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Central Dauphin Sr. High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Central Dauphin School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Lower Dauphin High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Lower Dauphin School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Central Dauphin Sr. High School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Lower Dauphin High School by grade.
Grade 9 Students
543
281
Grade 10 Students
509
267
Grade 11 Students
463
242
Grade 12 Students
483
298

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
10%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Central Dauphin Sr. High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Central Dauphin School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Lower Dauphin High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Lower Dauphin School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
9%
9%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Central Dauphin Sr. High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Central Dauphin School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Lower Dauphin High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Lower Dauphin School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
12%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Central Dauphin Sr. High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Central Dauphin School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Lower Dauphin High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Lower Dauphin School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
62%
81%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Central Dauphin Sr. High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Central Dauphin School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Lower Dauphin High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Lower Dauphin School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
5%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Central Dauphin Sr. High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Central Dauphin School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Lower Dauphin High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Lower Dauphin School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.58
0.34
This chart showcases the diversity score of Central Dauphin Sr. High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Central Dauphin School District and Pennsylvania, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Lower Dauphin High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Lower Dauphin School District and Pennsylvania, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
23%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Central Dauphin Sr. High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Central Dauphin School District and Pennsylvania, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Lower Dauphin High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Lower Dauphin School District and Pennsylvania, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
3%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Central Dauphin Sr. High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Central Dauphin School District and Pennsylvania, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Lower Dauphin High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Lower Dauphin School District and Pennsylvania, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
 
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