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School Comparison

Central Dauphin SHS
vs.
Susquehanna Twp HS

A side-by-side view of publicly reported data for these two schools.

Central Dauphin SHS
Susquehanna Twp HS
  • Central Dauphin SHS reported a higher ap enrollment than Susquehanna Twp HS (767 vs. 93).
  • Central Dauphin SHS reported a higher students per counselor than Susquehanna Twp HS (467.5:1 vs. 191:1).
  • Central Dauphin SHS reported a higher chronically absent students than Susquehanna Twp HS (504 vs. 241).
  • Source Data Limit: 12 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.
  • Source Data Limit: 1 additional metric is reported by only one school.

Attendance

How consistently students are present

Central Dauphin SHS reported a higher chronically absent students than Susquehanna Twp HS (504 vs. 241).

Graduation Outcomes

Cohort completion rates reported to federal agencies

Central Dauphin SHS reported a higher graduating cohort than Susquehanna Twp HS (446 vs. 196).

Course Access & Programs

Advanced coursework and academic programs available

Central Dauphin SHS reported a higher ap enrollment than Susquehanna Twp HS (767 vs. 93).

School Environment

Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection

Central Dauphin SHS reported a higher in-school suspensions than Susquehanna Twp HS (136 vs. 107).

Staffing & Support

Counselor and support staff capacity

Central Dauphin SHS reported a higher students per counselor than Susquehanna Twp HS (467.5:1 vs. 191:1).

Subgroup Analysis

Comparing reported values between specific student populations where both schools have data.

28 subgroup comparisons available across both schools.

Reported Only at Central Dauphin SHS

1 metric was reported by Central Dauphin SHS. Comparable data for Susquehanna Twp HS is missing or suppressed.

Graduation rate
95%

Contextual Indicators

District Context

District-level data describes the overarching school district, not the individual school.

Per-pupil spending
Central Dauphin SHS
$15,379.76
Susquehanna Twp HS
$14,856.3
Local revenue share
Central Dauphin SHS
67%
Susquehanna Twp HS
70.3%
State revenue share
Central Dauphin SHS
23.1%
Susquehanna Twp HS
21.8%
Federal revenue share
Central Dauphin SHS
9.9%
Susquehanna Twp HS
8%
District chronic absenteeism rate
Central Dauphin SHS
20.8%
Susquehanna Twp HS
25.3%

County Economics

Both schools are located in the same county.

Median household income
Dauphin County
$74,159
Dauphin County
$74,159
Poverty rate
Dauphin County
12.3%
Dauphin County
12.3%
Bachelor's degree or higher
Dauphin County
34.3%
Dauphin County
34.3%
Unemployment rate
Dauphin County
3.5%
Dauphin County
3.5%
This comparison is derived exclusively from publicly available federal and state datasets. It may not reflect the most current information. We encourage parents and families to supplement this data with information published directly on each school’s website, which may include more recent figures.