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Academics
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Diversity
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Teachers
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College Prep
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Clubs & Activities
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Sports
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Central Dauphin Senior High School is a highly rated, public school located in HARRISBURG, PA. It has 1,975 students in grades 9-12 with a student-teacher ratio of 16 to 1. According to state test scores, 58% of students are at least proficient in math and 80% in reading.
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About
About Central Dauphin Senior High School...
- AP Offered
- Gifted Prog. Offered
- High School
- School District
- Central Dauphin Sd
- Pennsylvania
- West Hanover Township
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Academics
Percent Proficient - Reading
This is the percentage of students that scored at or above proficiency levels on their state reading/language arts assessment test. Because states implement these tests differently, use caution when comparing this data to data from another state.
80%
Percent Proficient - Math
This is the percentage of students that scored at or above proficiency levels on their state math assessment test. Because states implement these tests differently, use caution when comparing this data to data from another state.
58%
Average Graduation Rate
This is the percentage of 12th graders who graduated. Because states calculate graduation rates differently, use caution when comparing this data to data from another state.
95%
Average SAT
Average SAT composite score out of 1600, as reported by Niche users from this school.
1190
594
responses
Average ACT
Average ACT composite score out of 36, as reported by Niche users from this school.
AP Enrollment
29%
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Living in the Area
West Hanover Township
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Overall Niche Grade
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Cost of Living
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Good for Families
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Housing
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Median Household Income
$101,788
National
$75,149
Median Rent
$1,445
National
$1,268
Median Home Value
$277,800
National
$281,900
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Culture & Safety
Poll
76%
of students agree that they feel safe at their school.38 responses
Poll
71%
of students agree that they like their school and feel happy there.38 responses
Poll
What are your favorite school events or traditions?
Based on
113 responses
Fall Play, musical, Four Diamonds events
21%
Sports games, thon, parties
21%
Morning news
13%
Marching band shows
8%
Pep rallies
8%
Craig Douty
5%
Indoor Drumline!!!
5%
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Students
Diversity
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Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
Students
1,975
Free or Reduced Lunch
33%
87%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are competitive.47 responses
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of students and parents agree that students at this school are creative and artsy.47 responses
94%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are athletic.47 responses
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Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
Student-Teacher Ratio may not be indicative of class size. It is calculated using the reported number of students and full-time equivalent teachers.
16:1
National
17:1
Average Teacher Salary
Average salary for all teachers within the district.
$71,336
Teachers in First/Second Year
3.7%
57%
of students and parents agree that the teachers give engaging lessons.60 responses
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of students and parents agree that the teachers genuinely care about the students.60 responses
67%
of students and parents agree that the teachers adequately lead and control the classroom.60 responses
Clubs & Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Average
Boys Athletic Participation
High
Expenses Per Student
$16,224/ year
National
$12,239
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of students and parents agree that there are plenty of clubs and organizations for students to get involved in.66 responses
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of students and parents agree that clubs and organizations get the funding they need.66 responses
50%
of students and parents agree that lots of students participate in clubs and organizations.66 responses
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Central Dauphin Senior High School Reviews
Rating 3.58 out of 5 399 reviews
Rating 4 out of 5
Central Dauphin High school has awesome school spirit and well represented in sports, music, theater and academics. We as a student body get along well for such a large school. We live in a tight knit community and most of us have been friends since we were little! I think one thing we need to work on is facility to student relationships! Some teachers are great at relating to the students and make learning fun while others make it seem like they are just there for a paycheck! I would like to see more interaction between us.
- Senior
- 2 days ago
Rating 4 out of 5
There are many events held at Central Dauphin but my absolute favorite that involved the whole community was the special Olympics. We have held it at the school for two years and every student was told to participate. We were able to interact with a ton of different people from different financial, ethnic and educational demographics.
- Senior
- 4 months ago
Rating 3 out of 5
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.
- Senior
- 5 months ago
