CENTRAL DAUPHIN SHS

Central Dauphin SHS is a public high school that is part of the Central Dauphin SD school district, located in Harrisburg, PA with about 1,707 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 114 teachers, Central Dauphin SHS has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Central Dauphin Senior High School, located in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, serves as the flagship secondary institution for the Central Dauphin School District. It is a large, comprehensive public high school that plays a central role in the local community, catering to a diverse student body from the suburban areas surrounding Harrisburg. The school is well-regarded for its wide array of academic offerings, which range from rigorous Advanced Placement (AP) courses to specialized vocational programs designed to prepare students for both higher education and the modern workforce.

Beyond the classroom, Central Dauphin is known for a robust extracurricular culture that fosters student engagement and school spirit. The "Rams" are highly active in PIAA athletics, boasting a long history of competitive sports programs, alongside a variety of performing arts, clubs, and service-oriented organizations. By balancing a traditional academic curriculum with extensive opportunities for personal and social development, the school strives to cultivate a well-rounded educational environment that equips its students with the skills necessary for success after graduation.

For more information, contact Central Dauphin SHS at (717) 703-5360 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

437 Piketown Road
Harrisburg, PA 17112
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CENTRAL DAUPHIN SHS is a public school in Harrisburg, PA with about 1,707 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Pennsylvania

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
High School
Charter School:*
No
District:
Central Dauphin SD
Total Students:
1,707
Teachers:
114.5
NSLP Status:1
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Not a Title I school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
9th Grade
10th Grade
11th Grade
12th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 1,707 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending CENTRAL DAUPHIN SHS is predominantly White, representing about 71% of the student body.

White
71.1%
Black or African American
11.5%
Hispanic/Latino
6.9%
Two or more races
5.3%
Asian
5.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.1%

Female
48.6%
Male
51.4%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.