Harrisburg Polytechnic Prepara serves 700 students in grades Kindergarten-8.
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 was higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 93% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
700 students
Total Classroom Teachers
49 teachers
School Rankings
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
10%
15%
Black
83%
14%
White
7%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
70%
60%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Harrisburg Polytechnic Prepara?
700 students attend Harrisburg Polytechnic Prepara.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Harrisburg Polytechnic Prepara students are Black, 10% of students are Hispanic, and 7% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Harrisburg Polytechnic Prepara?
Harrisburg Polytechnic Prepara has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Harrisburg Polytechnic Prepara offer ?
Harrisburg Polytechnic Prepara offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Harrisburg Polytechnic Prepara part of?
Harrisburg Polytechnic Prepara is part of Harrisburg City School District.
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