DAUPHIN COUNTY TECHNICAL SCHOOL
Dauphin County Technical School is a public high school that is part of the Dauphin County Technical School school district, located in Harrisburg, PA with about 1,068 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 80 teachers, Dauphin County Technical School has a student/teacher ratio of about 13:1. 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.
Dauphin County Technical School (DCTS), located in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, is a premier career and technical education provider serving students from several participating school districts across Dauphin County. The school offers a comprehensive curriculum that blends rigorous academic coursework with hands-on technical training, preparing students for both immediate entry into the workforce and post-secondary educational opportunities. With a diverse array of programs—ranging from healthcare and culinary arts to precision machining and information technology—DCTS is designed to equip students with industry-standard skills and professional certifications.
Beyond its technical instruction, the school emphasizes a culture of professional development, leadership, and community engagement. By partnering with local businesses and industry leaders, DCTS ensures that its training reflects current economic demands, allowing students to gain practical experience through cooperative education and internship programs. Whether students intend to pursue a trade career or continue their education at a university, Dauphin County Technical School provides a supportive environment that fosters technical expertise and personal growth in a modern, professional setting.
For more information, contact Dauphin County Technical School at (717) 652-3170 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Harrisburg, PA 17109-5631
(717) 652-3170
http://www.dcts.org
DAUPHIN COUNTY TECHNICAL SCHOOL is a public school in Harrisburg, PA with about 1,068 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Pennsylvania
School Details
- Level:
-
High School
(Career & Technical School)
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Dauphin County Technical School
- Total Students:
- 1,068
- Teachers:
- 80.39
- 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
* 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.
School Demographics for 1,068 students
- White
- 50.3%
- Black or African American
- 25.8%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 15.1%
- Asian
- 5.0%
- Two or more races
- 3.5%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.3%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.1%
- Female
- 47.8%
- Male
- 52.2%
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.