Steelton-Highspire School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 1,374 students in Steelton-Highspire School District. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
Public Schools in Steelton-Highspire School District have an average math proficiency score of 4% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 13% (versus the 55% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Pennsylvania public school average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Steelton-Highspire School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 675 school districts in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 60-64% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-ethinity">Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.65
0.59
# American Indian Students
3 Students
3,204 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
4 Students
78,034 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
5%
# Hispanic Students
378 Students
249,018 Students
% Hispanic Students
28%
15%
# Black Students
701 Students
237,342 Students
% Black Students
51%
14%
# White Students
140 Students
1,011,502 Students
% White Students
10%
61%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
1,518 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
148 Students
88,750 Students
% of Two or more races Students
11%
5%
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-grade">Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
8,485
# Students in K Grade:
107
114,122
# Students in 1st Grade:
107
120,768
# Students in 2nd Grade:
115
126,133
# Students in 3rd Grade:
108
120,907
# Students in 4th Grade:
112
125,578
# Students in 5th Grade:
110
126,001
# Students in 6th Grade:
100
126,714
# Students in 7th Grade:
106
128,950
# Students in 8th Grade:
98
129,786
# Students in 9th Grade:
125
141,323
# Students in 10th Grade:
114
138,358
# Students in 11th Grade:
81
131,939
# Students in 12th Grade:
91
129,584
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="district-revenue-and-spending">District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $20,827 in this school district is less than the state median of $23,696. The school district revenue/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $19,270 is less than the state median of $23,119. The school district spending/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
How many schools belong to Steelton-Highspire School District?
Steelton-Highspire School District manages 2 public schools serving 1,374 students.
What is the rank of Steelton-Highspire School District?
Steelton-Highspire School District is ranked #661 out of 675 school districts in Pennsylvania (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Pennsylvania school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Steelton-Highspire School District?
51% of Steelton-Highspire School District students are Black, 28% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Two or more races, and 10% of students are White.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Steelton-Highspire School District?
Steelton-Highspire School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 14:1.
What is Steelton-Highspire School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $19,270 is less than the state median of $23,119. The school district spending/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
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Quick Stats (2025)
District size: 2 schools
Grades: KG-12
Enrollment: 1,374 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Minority Enrollment: 90%
Graduation Rate
: 60-64% (Btm 50% in PA)
Overall District Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 4% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 13% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 14% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
