Steelton-Highspire School District | |
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Address | |
250 Reynders Street
Steelton , Dauphin County,
Pennsylvania, 17113United States | |
District information | |
Type | Public |
Students and staff | |
Colors | Blue, white, and grey |
Other information | |
Website |
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The Steelton-Highspire School District is a diminutive, urban public school district located in Dauphin County, Pennsylvania. It encompasses the boroughs of Steelton and Highspire, both industrial suburbs of the City of Harrisburg. The district encompasses approximately 2 square miles (5.2 km2) and is located on the eastern bank of the Susquehanna River. According to 2005 local census data, it served a resident population of 9,417. By 2010, the district's population declined to 8,393 people. [1] The educational attainment levels for the Steelton-Highspire School District population (25 years old and over) were 89% high school graduates and 11% college graduates. [2]
According to the Pennsylvania Budget and Policy Center, 74.8% of the district's pupils lived at 185% or below the Federal Poverty level as shown by their eligibility for the federal free or reduced price school meal programs in 2012. [3] In 2009, Steelton-Highspire School District residents' per capita income was $17,304, while the median family income was $39,956. [4] In the Commonwealth, the median family income was $49,501 [5] and the United States median family income was $49,445, in 2010. [6] In Dauphin County, the median household income was $52,371. [7] By 2013, the median household income in the United States rose to $52,100. [8]
The district operates Steelton-Highspire Elementary School, and one combined middle school with one high school.
The district offers a variety of clubs, activities and sports.
The district funds:
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According to PIAA directory July 2015 [9]
Steelton-Highspire School District | |
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Address | |
250 Reynders Street
Steelton , Dauphin County,
Pennsylvania, 17113United States | |
District information | |
Type | Public |
Students and staff | |
Colors | Blue, white, and grey |
Other information | |
Website |
www |
The Steelton-Highspire School District is a diminutive, urban public school district located in Dauphin County, Pennsylvania. It encompasses the boroughs of Steelton and Highspire, both industrial suburbs of the City of Harrisburg. The district encompasses approximately 2 square miles (5.2 km2) and is located on the eastern bank of the Susquehanna River. According to 2005 local census data, it served a resident population of 9,417. By 2010, the district's population declined to 8,393 people. [1] The educational attainment levels for the Steelton-Highspire School District population (25 years old and over) were 89% high school graduates and 11% college graduates. [2]
According to the Pennsylvania Budget and Policy Center, 74.8% of the district's pupils lived at 185% or below the Federal Poverty level as shown by their eligibility for the federal free or reduced price school meal programs in 2012. [3] In 2009, Steelton-Highspire School District residents' per capita income was $17,304, while the median family income was $39,956. [4] In the Commonwealth, the median family income was $49,501 [5] and the United States median family income was $49,445, in 2010. [6] In Dauphin County, the median household income was $52,371. [7] By 2013, the median household income in the United States rose to $52,100. [8]
The district operates Steelton-Highspire Elementary School, and one combined middle school with one high school.
The district offers a variety of clubs, activities and sports.
The district funds:
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According to PIAA directory July 2015 [9]