For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 3,545 students in 17109, PA.
The top-ranked public high schools in 17109, PA are Susquehanna Twp High School, Central Dauphin East Sr. High School and Dauphin County Technical School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 17109 have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Pennsylvania public high school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 58% statewide average). High schools in 17109, PA have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 17109 have a Graduation Rate of 87%, which is less than the Pennsylvania average of 88%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Dauphin County Technical School, with 98% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Pennsylvania or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the Pennsylvania public high school average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 17109, PA Public High Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Susquehanna Twp High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3500 Elmerton Ave
Harrisburg, PA 17109
(717) 657-5117
Harrisburg, PA 17109
(717) 657-5117
Gr: 9-12 | 774 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #22.
Central Dauphin East Sr. High School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
626 Rutherford Rd
Harrisburg, PA 17109
(717) 541-1662
Harrisburg, PA 17109
(717) 541-1662
Gr: 9-12 | 1,596 student Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #33.
Dauphin County Technical School
Vocational School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
6001 Locust Ln
Harrisburg, PA 17109
(717) 652-3170
Harrisburg, PA 17109
(717) 652-3170
Gr: 9-12 | 1,175 student Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
17109, Pennsylvania Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
1201 North Progress Ave
Harrisburg, PA 17109
(717) 657-5122
Harrisburg, PA 17109
(717) 657-5122
Gr: K
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in 17109, PA?
The top-ranked public high schools in 17109, PA include Susquehanna Twp High School, Central Dauphin East Sr. High School and Dauphin County Technical School.
How many public high schools are located in 17109?
3 public high schools are located in 17109.
What is the racial composition of students in 17109?
17109 public high schools minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the Pennsylvania public high schools average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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