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Susquehanna Township 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 4 public schools serving 3,108 students in Susquehanna Township School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
Public Schools in Susquehanna Township School District have an average math proficiency score of 15% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 55% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is more than the Pennsylvania public school average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (PA)
# Schools
4 Schools
2,928 Schools
# Students
3,108 Students
1,668,648 Students
# Teachers
189 Teachers
124,158 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Susquehanna Township 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 85-89% has decreased from 94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#551 out of 684 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
57%
Graduation Rate
85-89%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.79
0.59
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
20%
5%
% Hispanic
17%
15%
% Black
32%
14%
% White
19%
61%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
12%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $18,016 in this school district is less than the state median of $23,696. The school district revenue/student has declined by 9% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $18,388 is less than the state median of $23,119. The school district spending/student has declined by 9% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$56 MM
$39,541 MM
Spending
$57 MM
$38,578 MM
Revenue / Student
$18,016
$23,696
Spending / Student
$18,388
$23,119
Best Susquehanna Township School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Susquehanna Twp High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3500 Elmerton Ave
Harrisburg, PA 17109
(717) 657-5117
Harrisburg, PA 17109
(717) 657-5117
Grades: 9-12
| 774 students
Rank: #22.
Thomas W Holtzman Jr Elementary School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1910 Linglestown Rd
Harrisburg, PA 17110
(717) 657-5158
Harrisburg, PA 17110
(717) 657-5158
Grades: 3-5
| 801 students
Rank: #33.
Susquehanna Twp Middle School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
801 Wood St
Harrisburg, PA 17109
(717) 657-5125
Harrisburg, PA 17109
(717) 657-5125
Grades: 6-8
| 744 students
Rank: n/an/a
1201 N Progress Ave
Harrisburg, PA 17109
(717) 657-5122
Harrisburg, PA 17109
(717) 657-5122
Grades: K-2
| 789 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Susquehanna Township School District?
Susquehanna Township School District manages 4 public schools serving 3,108 students.
What is the rank of Susquehanna Township School District?
Susquehanna Township School District is ranked #549 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 Susquehanna Township School District?
32% of Susquehanna Township School District students are Black, 20% of students are Asian, 19% of students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, and 12% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Susquehanna Township School District?
Susquehanna Township School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 14:1.
What is Susquehanna Township School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $18,388 is less than the state median of $23,119. The school district spending/student has declined by 9% over four school years.
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