For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 491 students in 17101, PA.
The top-ranked public high schools in 17101, PA are Capital Area School For The Arts Charter School and Harrisburg High School - Scitech Cmp. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 17101 have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Pennsylvania public high school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 80% (versus the 58% statewide average). High schools in 17101, PA have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Pennsylvania public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 17101 have a Graduation Rate of 93%, which is more than the Pennsylvania average of 88%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Harrisburg High School - Scitech Cmp, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Pennsylvania or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Pennsylvania public high school average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 17101, PA Public High Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Capital Area School For The Arts Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: ≥90%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
150 Strawberry Square
Harrisburg, PA 17101
(717) 732-8450
Harrisburg, PA 17101
(717) 732-8450
Gr: 9-12 | 168 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #22.
Harrisburg High School - Scitech Cmp
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
215 Market Street
Harrisburg, PA 17101
(717) 703-1900
Harrisburg, PA 17101
(717) 703-1900
Gr: 9-12 | 323 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in 17101, PA?
The top-ranked public high schools in 17101, PA include Capital Area School For The Arts Charter School and Harrisburg High School - Scitech Cmp.
How many public high schools are located in 17101?
2 public high schools are located in 17101.
What is the racial composition of students in 17101?
17101 public high schools minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Pennsylvania public high schools average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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