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Steelton-highspire Elementary School vs. Steelton-highspire High School

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School Overview

School
Steelton-highspire Elementary School
250 Reynders Avenue
Harrisburg, PA 17113
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Steelton-highspire High School
250 Reynders Ave.
Harrisburg, PA 17113
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Overview
Serving 759 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Steelton-highspire Elementary School ranks in the bottom 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 6% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 12% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Serving 615 students in grades 7-12, Steelton-highspire High School ranks in the bottom 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 3% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 14% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Grades Offered
K-6
7-12
Total Students
759 students
615 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Steelton-highspire Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Steelton-highspire High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
50% | 50%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Steelton-highspire Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Steelton-highspire High School.
Total Classroom Teachers
55 teachers
50 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Steelton-highspire Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Steelton-highspire High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
12:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Steelton-highspire Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Steelton-Highspire 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 Steelton-highspire High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Steelton-Highspire 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

#2679 out of 2733 schools in PA
(Bottom 50%)
#2712 out of 2733 schools in PA
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Steelton-highspire Elementary 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 Steelton-highspire High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
6%
(Bottom 50% in PA)
3%
(Bottom 50% in PA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Steelton-highspire Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Steelton-Highspire 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 Steelton-highspire High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Steelton-Highspire School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
12%
(Bottom 50% in PA)(21-22 School Year Data)
14%
(Bottom 50% in PA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Steelton-highspire Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Steelton-Highspire 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 Steelton-highspire High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Steelton-Highspire School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
15-19%
(Bottom 50% in PA)(21-22 School Year Data)
10-14%
(Bottom 50% in PA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Steelton-highspire Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Steelton-Highspire 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 Steelton-highspire High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Steelton-Highspire School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
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70-74%
(Bottom 50% in PA)
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This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Steelton-highspire High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Steelton-Highspire 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 Steelton-highspire Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Steelton-highspire High School by grade.
Kindergarten Students
107
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Grade 1 Students
107
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Grade 2 Students
115
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Grade 3 Students
108
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Grade 4 Students
112
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Grade 5 Students
110
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Grade 6 Students
100
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Grade 7 Students
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106
Grade 8 Students
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98
Grade 9 Students
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125
Grade 10 Students
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114
Grade 11 Students
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81
Grade 12 Students
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91

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Steelton-highspire Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Steelton-Highspire School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2020-21 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Steelton-highspire High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Steelton-Highspire School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2018-19 school year.
% Hispanic
27%
29%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Steelton-highspire Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Steelton-Highspire 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 Steelton-highspire High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Steelton-Highspire School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
51%
51%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Steelton-highspire Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Steelton-Highspire 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 Steelton-highspire High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Steelton-Highspire School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
9%
12%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Steelton-highspire Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Steelton-Highspire 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 Steelton-highspire High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Steelton-Highspire 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
13%
8%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Steelton-highspire Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Steelton-Highspire 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 Steelton-highspire High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Steelton-Highspire School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.65
0.64
This chart showcases the diversity score of Steelton-highspire Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Steelton-Highspire 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 Steelton-highspire High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Steelton-Highspire 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
100%
94%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Steelton-highspire Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Steelton-Highspire 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 Steelton-highspire High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Steelton-Highspire 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
5%
(13-14 School Year Data)
5%
(13-14 School Year Data)
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Steelton-highspire Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Steelton-Highspire School District and Pennsylvania, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2013-14 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Steelton-highspire High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Steelton-Highspire School District and Pennsylvania, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2013-14 school year.
 
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