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Zip 17120 (Harrisburg, PA) Education
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Pennsylvania
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Harrisburg-Carlisle Metro Area
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Dauphin County
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Harrisburg
/ Harrisburg (zip 17120)
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Harrisburg, PA is a small city located in the heart of Dauphin County. As such, it offers its residents access to a wide range of educational opportunities. It is home to several public schools, as well as several private and religious institutions. According to recent data from the Pennsylvania Department of Education, the overall rating for schools in Harrisburg is 6 out of 10. This average score reflects the quality of education that the city's students are receiving and provides an incentive for parents to send their children to schools in this area. With its diverse offerings and lower scores than most other cities in the state, Harrisburg provides families with plenty of options when choosing an educational environment for their children.
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Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
United States
Expend. per Student
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$15,905
Educ. Expend. per Student
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$13,142
Instr. Expend. per Student
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$7,999
Pupil/Teacher Ratio
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16.23
Students per Librarian
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4573
Students per Counselor
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530
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