D−
Steelton-Highspire School District
Public school districtGrades K–12Regional · 2 towns
Serves Steelton and Highspire.
Students
1,433
Schools
2
Spent per student
$17,210
PA $20,551
Students per teacher
14:1
Debt
$19.3M
fiscal 2023
What stands out about Steelton-Highspire School District
- School Grade D−: better than 2% of Pennsylvania districts
- Math proficiency 35 pts below the state
- Graduation rate (4-year) 26 pts below the state
- Spends 16% less per student than the PA average
- 14 students per teacher
- Enrollment up 10.1% since 2020
- Debt of $19.3M, about $13,440 per student
Where would my kid go?
The school path for Progress.
K–2Sara Lindemuth El SchSusquehanna Township School District
3–5Thomas W Holtzman Jr El SchSusquehanna Township School District
6–8Susquehanna Twp MSSusquehanna Township School District
9–12Susquehanna Twp HSSusquehanna Township School District
Test scores vs. PA
2020–21Math proficiency2%
State average 37.1%
Graduation rate (4-year)62%
State average 87.5%
Where the money goes
fiscal 2023$17,210 per student · 16% below PA
Spending
Classroom instruction 60%Support & administration 37%Other 4%
Paid for by
Local (mostly property tax) 26%State 60%Federal 14%
U.S. Census Bureau, Annual Survey of School System Finances.
Enrollment over time
1,301’20
1,322’21
1,337’22
1,374’23
1,433’24
Up 10.1% since 2020.
Students
Black 50%Hispanic 28%Two or more races 11%White 10%American Indian/Alaska Native <1%Asian <1%
Schools in the district
2 public schools.
Towns served
Nearby districts
Compare spending and schools next door.
District facts: U.S. Department of Education (NCES directory and district boundaries) and the U.S. Census Bureau school finance survey. Test scores and graduation: EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Neighbor ratings are opinions.