Best 17101 Pennsylvania Public High Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 520 students in 17101, PA.
The top ranked public high schools in 17101, PA are Capital Area School For The Arts Charter School and Harrisburg High School - Scitech Cmp. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 17101 have an average math proficiency score of 67% (versus the Pennsylvania public high school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 80% (versus the 58% statewide average). High schools in 17101, PA have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Pennsylvania public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 17101 have a Graduation Rate of 93%, which is more than the Pennsylvania average of 88%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Harrisburg High School - Scitech Cmp, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Pennsylvania or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Pennsylvania public high school average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best 17101, PA Public High Schools (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Capital Area School For The Arts Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: ≥90%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
150 Strawberry Square
Harrisburg, PA 17101
(717) 732-8450
Grades: 9-12
| 192 students
Rank: #22.
Harrisburg High School - Scitech Cmp
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
215 Market Street
Harrisburg, PA 17101
(717) 703-1900
Grades: 9-12
| 328 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public high schools in 17101, PA?
The top ranked public high schools in 17101, PA include Capital Area School For The Arts Charter School and Harrisburg High School - Scitech Cmp.
How many public high schools are located in 17101, PA?
2 public high schools are located in 17101, PA.
What is the racial composition of students in 17101, PA?
17101, PA public high schools minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Pennsylvania public high schools average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).

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