MARSHALL ACADEMY

Marshall Academy is a Title I public middle school that is part of the Harrisburg City SD school district, located in Harrisburg, PA with about 124 students offering grade levels from 5th Grade to 8th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 20 teachers, Marshall Academy has a student/teacher ratio of about 6:1. 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.

Marshall Academy, located on Hale Avenue in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, serves as an alternative educational setting within the Harrisburg School District. The school is primarily designed to provide a structured environment for students who may benefit from a more personalized academic approach outside of the traditional comprehensive high school model. Its mission focuses on addressing the unique social, emotional, and educational needs of its student body, aiming to improve engagement, academic credit recovery, and overall student success.

The curriculum at Marshall Academy typically emphasizes core subject mastery while offering smaller class sizes and increased individualized attention from faculty and staff. By fostering a supportive and focused atmosphere, the school seeks to help students overcome barriers to graduation, develop essential life skills, and prepare for post-secondary transitions, whether that involves further education, vocational training, or direct entry into the workforce.

For more information, contact Marshall Academy at (717) 703-1400 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.