Central Dauphin East SHS
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Harrisburg, Pennsylvania 17109 · Central Dauphin SD
#503 of 618 high schools in Pennsylvania
#11338 of 16,910 nationally
About Central Dauphin East SHS
Central Dauphin East SHS is a public high school located in Harrisburg, in the Central Dauphin SD school district of Pennsylvania, United States. It caters for Grades 9–12. In 2025 it enrolled 1,573 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 38.4 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of high schools in United States and 503rd of 618 ranked high schools in Pennsylvania. Its strongest component is students per teacher (61th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (1th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 1,573.
There are 36 schools in Harrisburg; Central Dauphin East SHS ranks 16th of 35 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against high schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)40%
- Reading proficiency (30%)52%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)101.5%
- Students per teacher (15%)13.6
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Central Dauphin East SHS by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 1,573
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 101.5%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 13.6
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 52%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 40%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Central Dauphin East SHS
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Central Dauphin East MS
Harrisburg · Public middle · Grades 6–8
702 students · 425 m away
Phillips El Sch
Harrisburg · Public elementary · Grades K–5
393 students · 735 m away
South Side El Sch
Harrisburg · Public elementary · Grades K–5
603 students · 813 m away
Infinity CS
Harrisburg · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
256 students · 927 m away
Central Dauphin MS
Harrisburg · Public middle · Grades 6–8
834 students · 1.4 km away
Lawnton El Sch
Harrisburg · Public elementary · Grades K–5
310 students · 2.7 km away
North Side El Sch
Harrisburg · Public elementary · Grades K–5
722 students · 2.8 km away
Susquehanna Twp MS
Harrisburg · Public middle · Grades 6–8
820 students · 2.9 km away
Rutherford El Sch
Harrisburg · Public elementary · Grades K–5
461 students · 3.0 km away
Paxtang El Sch
Harrisburg · Public elementary · Grades K–5
281 students · 3.7 km away
Similar schools
Public high schools in Pennsylvania with a comparable Enrollment.
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1,570 students
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1,559 students
Nazareth Area HS
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1,607 students
Perkiomen Valley HS
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1,616 students
Truman SHS
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1,626 students
Plymouth-Whitemarsh SHS
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Frequently asked questions
Is Central Dauphin East SHS a good school?
Central Dauphin East SHS has a Success Index (US) of 38.4 out of 100 (Lower 50% of high schools in United States) and ranks #503 of 618 in Pennsylvania. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Central Dauphin East SHS rank in Pennsylvania?
Central Dauphin East SHS ranks #503 of 618 high schools in Pennsylvania and #11338 of 16,910 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Central Dauphin East SHS?
Central Dauphin East SHS had 1,573 students in 2025.
Is Central Dauphin East SHS a elementary school or a high school?
Central Dauphin East SHS is classified as a high school covering Grades 9–12. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Central Dauphin East SHS?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Central Dauphin East SHS; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.