Best high schools in Harrisburg (2025)
Schools classified as high schools by NCES. Ranked by the Success Index (US) from official American data; 6 schools in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. Rank positions shown on each profile are within United States and Pennsylvania.
- 184Capital Area School for the Arts CSHarrisburg · Charter High74.5% Math proficiency · 193 students
- 277Central Dauphin SHSHarrisburg · Public High73% Math proficiency · 1,966 students
- 363Harrisburg HS - SciTech CmpHarrisburg · Public High72% Math proficiency · 347 students
- 453Susquehanna Twp HSHarrisburg · Public High51% Math proficiency · 767 students
- 538Central Dauphin East SHSHarrisburg · Public High40% Math proficiency · 1,573 students
- 610Harrisburg HSHarrisburg · Public High12% Math proficiency · 1,343 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (US) | Key result | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Capital Area School for the Arts CS Harrisburg · High · Grades 9–12 | Charter | 83.6 Top 5% | 74.5% Math proficiency | 193 |
| 2 | Central Dauphin SHS Harrisburg · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 77.3 Top 10% | 73% Math proficiency | 1,966 |
| 3 | Harrisburg HS - SciTech Cmp Harrisburg · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 63.0 Top 50% | 72% Math proficiency | 347 |
| 4 | Susquehanna Twp HS Harrisburg · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 53.0 Top 50% | 51% Math proficiency | 767 |
| 5 | Central Dauphin East SHS Harrisburg · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 38.4 Lower 50% | 40% Math proficiency | 1,573 |
| 6 | Harrisburg HS Harrisburg · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 9.7 Lower 50% | 12% Math proficiency | 1,343 |
Capital Area School for the Arts CS in Harrisburg leads the 2025 list of high schools in Harrisburg with a Success Index (US) of 83.6. Of the 6 schools shown, 5 are public, 1 are charter.
For the full picture see the wider Pennsylvania high schools rankings, every school on the Harrisburg page, or the comparison tool to put a shortlist side by side.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best high school in Harrisburg?
Capital Area School for the Arts CS in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania ranks first among high schools in Harrisburg with a Success Index (US) of 83.6 out of 100 (Enrollment: 193).
How are high schools in Harrisburg ranked?
Each school's Success Index (US) combines 4 factors: math proficiency (30%), reading proficiency (30%), community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%), students per teacher (15%). Each factor is a percentile against schools of the same type across United States. Schools with fewer than 60 students are excluded from rankings.
Are these 2025 rankings official?
No. They are computed by Success Tutoring from official American data (Urban Institute Education Data Portal (NCES CCD, EDFacts); NCES Common Core of Data). States set their own assessments and proficiency cut scores, so proficiency rates are most comparable within a state. Use the state rankings for like-for-like comparisons.