- Steelton-Highspire HS reported a higher chronically absent students than Middletown Area HS (347 vs. 212).
- Middletown Area HS reported a higher students per counselor than Steelton-Highspire HS (234:1 vs. 149.3:1).
- Middletown Area HS reported a higher graduating cohort than Steelton-Highspire HS (141 vs. 80).
- Source Data Limit: 10 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
Steelton-Highspire HS reported a higher chronically absent students than Middletown Area HS (347 vs. 212).
Graduation Outcomes
Cohort completion rates reported to federal agencies
Middletown Area HS reported a higher graduating cohort than Steelton-Highspire HS (141 vs. 80).
Course Access & Programs
Advanced coursework and academic programs available
Middletown Area HS reported a higher sat/act participation than Steelton-Highspire HS (66 vs. 8).
School Environment
Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection
Steelton-Highspire HS reported a higher out-of-school suspensions than Middletown Area HS (73 vs. 30).
Staffing & Support
Counselor and support staff capacity
Middletown Area HS reported a higher students per counselor than Steelton-Highspire HS (234:1 vs. 149.3:1).
Subgroup Analysis
Comparing reported values between specific student populations where both schools have data.
25 subgroup comparisons available across both schools.
Reported Only at Middletown Area HS
1 metric was reported by Middletown Area HS. Comparable data for Steelton-Highspire HS is missing or suppressed.
Gifted & talented
13
Contextual Indicators
District Context
District-level data describes the overarching school district, not the individual school.
Per-pupil spending
Middletown Area HS
$18,820.42
Steelton-Highspire HS
$17,209.88
Local revenue share
Middletown Area HS
58.7%
Steelton-Highspire HS
25.7%
State revenue share
Middletown Area HS
30.5%
Steelton-Highspire HS
60.3%
Federal revenue share
Middletown Area HS
10.8%
Steelton-Highspire HS
14%
District chronic absenteeism rate
Middletown Area HS
22.9%
Steelton-Highspire HS
52.7%
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.