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Sylvan Heights Science Charter School

915 S 13th Street
Harrisburg, PA 17104
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Bottom 50%
Serving 216 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Sylvan Heights Science Charter 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 10-14% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-4
  • Enrollment: 216 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • : Bottom 50% in PA
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40-49% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

Sylvan Heights Science Charter School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:

<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Sylvan Heights Science Charter School's student population of 216 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
Total Students
216 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Sylvan Heights Science Charter 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 Sylvan Heights Science Charter School is 0.44, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (PA)
#2480 out of 2733 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Sylvan Heights Science Charter School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
10-14%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Sylvan Heights Science Charter School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
15-19%
55%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Sylvan Heights Science Charter School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
40-49%
57%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Sylvan Heights Science Charter School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
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American Indian
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Asian
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5%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Sylvan Heights Science Charter School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Hispanic
25%
14%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Sylvan Heights Science Charter School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
71%
14%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Sylvan Heights Science Charter School and the percentage of Black public school students in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
1%
62%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Sylvan Heights Science Charter School and the percentage of White public school students in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
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n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Sylvan Heights Science Charter School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Sylvan Heights Science Charter School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Pennsylvania.
0.44
This chart displays the diversity score of Sylvan Heights Science Charter School and the public school average diversity score of Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
54%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Sylvan Heights Science Charter School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
4%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Sylvan Heights Science Charter School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2013-14 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sylvan Heights Science Charter School's ranking?
Sylvan Heights Science Charter School is ranked #2480 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% PA state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend Sylvan Heights Science Charter School?
216 students attend Sylvan Heights Science Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Sylvan Heights Science Charter School students are Black, 25% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sylvan Heights Science Charter School?
Sylvan Heights Science Charter School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Sylvan Heights Science Charter School offer ?
Sylvan Heights Science Charter School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4
What school district is Sylvan Heights Science Charter School part of?
Sylvan Heights Science Charter School is part of Sylvan Heights Science Charter School District.

School Reviews
2   6/30/2018
How much do it cost to attend here I'm a grandparent just wondering and are you part of harrisburg
- Posted by Parent - Tiffany Barnette
5   3/10/2018
I love this and this year us 4th grade will get these scores back up
- Posted by Student/Alumni - Aniyah

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-4
  • Enrollment: 216 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40-49% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

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