Central Dauphin SHS

Central Dauphin SHS

Central Dauphin School District

Harrisburg, Pennsylvania

1,975 students

High School, Grades 9–12

(717)703-5360

1,975

Students

16.2:1

S:T Ratio

School Snapshot

Key metrics at a glance

Avg SAT Score

1,120

B+

out of 1600

Good

Avg ACT Score

B+

out of 36

Good

AP Courses

A+

courses offered

Excellent

AP Enrollment

39%

C+

of students

Excellent

Student-Teacher Ratio

16:1

students per teacher

Average

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Academic Resources

Typical courses and practice resources for students at Central Dauphin SHS

Biology

Cell biology, genetics, evolution, and ecology

AP Biology

College-level biology with lab component

Chemistry

Atomic structure, reactions, and stoichiometry

AP Chemistry

College-level chemistry with lab component

Physics

Mechanics, waves, electricity, and magnetism

AP Physics 1

Algebra-based mechanics and waves

Environmental Science

Ecosystems, human impact, and sustainability

AP Environmental Science

College-level environmental science

World History

Global civilizations from ancient to modern times

AP World History

College-level world history analysis

U.S. History

American history from colonization to present

AP U.S. History

College-level American history

Standardized Test Dates

Upcoming national, state, and school calendar dates that affect students at Central Dauphin SHS.

National Tests

June 20, 2026 – July 4, 2026

SAT Score Release Date

Score release

June 23, 2026

ACT

Score release

June 24, 2026

ACT

Late registration deadline

July 1, 2026 – July 31, 2026

AP Score Release — All

Score release

July 6, 2026

ACT Photo Upload/Standby Deadline

Photo upload deadline

July 11, 2026

ACT — National

Test date

+31 more national tests this school year

School Milestones

August 1, 2026

Homeschool Affidavit Due

Other

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School Details

Address

437 Piketown Road, Harrisburg, PA 17112

Phone

(717)703-5360

District

Central Dauphin School District

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