Serving 615 students in grades 7-12, Steelton-highspire High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 2% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 14% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 7-12
Enrollment: 615 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Minority Enrollment: 88%
Graduation Rate
: 60-64% (Btm 50% in PA)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 2% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 14% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Steelton-highspire High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,733 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Steelton-highspire High School is 0.64, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
2% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% PA state average), while 14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Steelton-highspire High School?
The graduation rate of Steelton-highspire High School is 60-64%, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 87%.
How many students attend Steelton-highspire High School?
615 students attend Steelton-highspire High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Steelton-highspire High School students are Black, 29% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are White, and 8% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Steelton-highspire High School?
Steelton-highspire High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Steelton-highspire High School offer ?
Steelton-highspire High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is Steelton-highspire High School part of?
Steel-High is a struggling school but there are stars that shine past the averages the school provides. We have amazing players for our football and basketball teams, Grade-A students who try their hardest, and teachers who hold passion for each and every kid. Please don''t look down on us because of an average, there''s more to it. -N/A
- Posted by Student/Alumni - N/A
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 7-12
Enrollment: 615 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Minority Enrollment: 88%
Graduation Rate
: 60-64% (Btm 50%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 2% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 14% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
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