Rowland Academy

588 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Rowland Academy, located at 1842 Derry Street in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, is a public middle school serving students in grades 6 through 8 within the Harrisburg School District. The school is committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive academic environment that prepares students for success in high school and beyond. Its curriculum is designed to meet state standards while addressing the diverse needs of the urban community it serves, often emphasizing literacy, mathematics, and social-emotional growth to ensure students are well-rounded and prepared for the challenges of adolescence.

Beyond its core academic offerings, Rowland Academy strives to cultivate a sense of school spirit and community engagement. The school typically provides various extracurricular opportunities, such as sports, clubs, and arts programs, which help students develop leadership skills and personal interests outside the classroom. By emphasizing character development and community partnerships, the academy aims to be a hub of stability and growth for its students, working closely with families and local stakeholders to maintain a safe and productive educational atmosphere.

588

Total Students

33.7

Full-Time Teachers

17.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Rowland Academy
Demographic	Student Count
White	17
Hispanic	315
Black	222
Asian	12
Two or More	22

Hispanic
315 (53.6 %)
Black
222 (37.8 %)
Two or More
22 (3.7 %)
White
17 (2.9 %)
Asian
12 (2.0 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Harrisburg City SD
Phone:	(717)703-4500
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	588
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	33.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 182

Grade 7 196

Grade 8 210