Harrisburg HS - SciTech Cmp vs Sylvan Heights Science CS
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 1.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Harrisburg HS - SciTech Cmp
Harrisburg · Public high · Grades 9–12
347 students
Sylvan Heights Science CS
Harrisburg · Charter elementary · Grades K–4
217 students
| Measure | Harrisburg HS - SciTech Cmp Harrisburg, Pennsylvania | Sylvan Heights Science CS Harrisburg, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 63 Top 50% | 25 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #294 of 618 | #1366 of 1,627 |
| National rank | #5040 of 16,910 | #41548 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–4 |
| Students | 347 | 217 |
| Enrollment | 347 | 217 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 93.1% | 96.3% |
| Students per teacher | 13.3 | 15.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 77% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 72% | 17% |
| city | Harrisburg | Harrisburg |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Harrisburg HS - SciTech Cmp scores higher on the Success Index (US) (63.0 vs 25.3).
- •Harrisburg HS - SciTech Cmp does better on math proficiency (72% vs 17%).
- •Harrisburg HS - SciTech Cmp does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 47%).
- •Harrisburg HS - SciTech Cmp does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (93.1% vs 96.3%).
- •Harrisburg HS - SciTech Cmp does better on students per teacher (13.3 vs 15.5).
- •Harrisburg HS - SciTech Cmp is the larger school with 347 students compared with 217.
- •Harrisburg HS - SciTech Cmp is a public school while Sylvan Heights Science CS is a charter 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 Harrisburg HS - SciTech Cmp better than Sylvan Heights Science CS?
On the Success Index (US), Harrisburg HS - SciTech Cmp ranks higher (63.0 vs 25.3 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 Harrisburg HS - SciTech Cmp and Sylvan Heights Science CS?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Harrisburg and Harrisburg in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Harrisburg HS - SciTech Cmp: 347. Sylvan Heights Science CS: 217. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Harrisburg HS - SciTech Cmp and Sylvan Heights Science CS rank in Pennsylvania?
Harrisburg HS - SciTech Cmp is 294th of 618 and Sylvan Heights Science CS is 1366th of 1,627 among high schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).