Central Dauphin Senior High School

Central Dauphin Senior High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
437 Piketown Rd,  Harrisburg, PA
West Hanover Township Neighborhood
Central Dauphin School District
3.6
3.4
1,874 Students
A-
Niche Grade

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
16:1
Average SAT Score
1200
Average ACT Score
27
Math Proficiency
58%
Reading Proficiency
80%
Average GPA
3.59
Graduation Rate
95%

Niche Grade

B+
Academics
B
Teachers
B
College Prep
B-
Administration
C+
Resources/Facilities
B+
Clubs and Activities
A
Sports
B-
Food
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.59
Reading Proficiency
80%
Math Proficiency
58%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
16:1
Teachers
122
Full Time Teachers
122
Teachers in First or Second Year
3.7%
College Prep
Average SAT
1200
Math
600
Verbal
600
Average ACT
27
Math
27
English
28
Reading
28
Science
27
Number of AP Courses
18
AP Pass Rate
99.4%
AP Math Enrollment
High
AP Science Enrollment
Very High
Other AP Enrollment
High
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Average
Boys Athletic Participation
High

GreatSchools Rating

6
Test Scores
3
Equity
9
College Readiness
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GreatSchools Rating
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
365:1

Student Diversity

Male
52.3%
Female
47.7%
White
64%
Black
11.4%
Asian or Pacific Islander
9.5%
Hispanic
8.1%
Two or more races
6.9%
Native American
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
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School Rankings

#39 Best HS For Athletes in Pennsylvania
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Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
Penn State 481 Students
University of Pittsburgh 329 Students
Temple University 297 Students
Penn State Harrisburg 211 Students
West Chester University of Pennsylvania 170 Students
Commonwealth University - Bloomsburg 166 Students
Harrisburg Area Community College - Harrisburg 153 Students
Drexel University 150 Students
Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania 133 Students
Millersville University of Pennsylvania 129 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 187 Students
Psychology 140 Students
Biology 125 Students
Nursing 100 Students
Computer Science 96 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 74 Students
Accounting 68 Students
Marketing 53 Students
Finance 47 Students
Political Science and Government 45 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.6 345 Reviews
4.0 Senior
11/20/2024
I have had a great experience with Central Dauphin High School. They have prepared me for my future. There are many clubs and activities that you can take part in. I also had a great experience with the athletic department and the athletic trainers. CD has many classes to help you find your interests for your future, which puts them apart from other schools.
4.0 Senior
10/17/2024
Overall the school is fine. There are a large amount of classes you can pick from and there are a lot of higher level courses. Chs is a good opportunity for students that use it. Other then that, majority of teachers are helpful and friendly and the lunch is alright.
3.0 Senior
1/7/2024
Attending Central Dauphin as a black girl has its challenges. I see there is a sense of community in the school, but only around and for mainly white or rich people. There are a lot of issues of race here, and I have faced many incidents of racism. I would like to see the administration show less tolerance for discrimination and racism present on campus.
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3.4 11 Reviews
5.0 other
11/21/2023
As a current college student, I have come to appreciate the education I got at CD. Nearly everyone in my classes now struggles with things like basic computer programming with excel, which is something I learned how to do in 6th grade. Sure, everyone thinks that they’re high school is bad or a nuisa...
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5.0 student
5/28/2023
As a student at this school, I cannot imagine myself at any other. My school provides the education I need to succeed, and extracurricular activities that further extend my knowledge. The teachers at this school offer guidance and support when I need it, and they encourage me to do my best. The subj...
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3.0 other
11/3/2018
I had many highs and lows throughout my years here. All in all, it was a pretty average experience. The school has changed in size, staff, demographics, test scores, and policies over the years, but it’s still a middle of the road institution. The bad teachers don’t represent the good, and vice vers...
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5.0 other
1/30/2017
I am a former student and the teachers are caring, there is diversity in student backgrounds (limited at first, but growing), as well as in thought. I am now a Registered Nurse with my BSN and I am looking into my masters program. My family has been attending this district for two generations now an...
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