Capital Area School for the Arts CS vs Harrisburg HS - SciTech Cmp
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 193 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Capital Area School for the Arts CS
Harrisburg · Charter high · Grades 9–12
193 students
Harrisburg HS - SciTech Cmp
Harrisburg · Public high · Grades 9–12
347 students
| Measure | Capital Area School for the Arts CS Harrisburg, Pennsylvania | Harrisburg HS - SciTech Cmp Harrisburg, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 84 Top 5% | 63 Top 50% |
| State rank | #71 of 618 | #294 of 618 |
| National rank | #807 of 16,910 | #5040 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 193 | 347 |
| Enrollment | 193 | 347 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 5.7% | 93.1% |
| Students per teacher | 17.5 | 13.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 84.5% | 77% |
| Math proficiency | 74.5% | 72% |
| city | Harrisburg | Harrisburg |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Capital Area School for the Arts CS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (83.6 vs 63.0).
- •Capital Area School for the Arts CS does better on math proficiency (74.5% vs 72%).
- •Capital Area School for the Arts CS does better on reading proficiency (84.5% vs 77%).
- •Capital Area School for the Arts CS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (5.7% vs 93.1%).
- •Harrisburg HS - SciTech Cmp does better on students per teacher (13.3 vs 17.5).
- •Harrisburg HS - SciTech Cmp is the larger school with 347 students compared with 193.
- •Capital Area School for the Arts CS is a charter school while Harrisburg HS - SciTech Cmp is a public school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Capital Area School for the Arts CS better than Harrisburg HS - SciTech Cmp?
On the Success Index (US), Capital Area School for the Arts CS ranks higher (83.6 vs 63.0 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Capital Area School for the Arts CS and Harrisburg HS - SciTech Cmp?
About 193 m in a straight line, between Harrisburg and Harrisburg in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Capital Area School for the Arts CS: 193. Harrisburg HS - SciTech Cmp: 347. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Capital Area School for the Arts CS and Harrisburg HS - SciTech Cmp rank in Pennsylvania?
Capital Area School for the Arts CS is 71st of 618 and Harrisburg HS - SciTech Cmp is 294th of 618 among high schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).