Harrisburg Christian School (2023-24 Profile)

2000 Blue Mountain Pkwy
Harrisburg, PA 17112

hcs.csagh.org

Since its founding in 1955, Harrisburg Christian School has partnered with parents to reinforce Christian values taught at church and instilled at home.

We strive to assist students in learning to live and work well with others while also preparing them for successful adulthood and post-secondary educational endeavors.

Harrisburg Christian School offers parents the opportunity to reinforce values they instill at home and in church on a daily basis in school.

Those values are strengthened and the total person developed through challenging classroom academic experiences, extracurricular opportunities, chapels, and social events.

Students participate in physical education, art, music and computer courses and may choose from various extracurricular activities such as competitive athletics, drama and competitions that foster a well-rounded educational development.

Quick Stats (2023-24)

Top Ranked PA School
Grades: Kindergarten-12
Enrollment: 286 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: Verified school update

Top Rankings

Harrisburg Christian School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Pennsylvania for:

School Overview

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI)

Religious Affiliation

Christian

Grades Offered

Grades Kindergarten-12

Year Founded

1955

School Calendar

Link to School Calendar

Student Body

Total Students

286 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

30%

State avg.: 26%

Students by Grade

Harrisburg Christian School Student By Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

29 teachers

Student : Teacher Ratio

10:1

National avg.: 13:1

Number of AP Courses

9 courses

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

School Notes

Since its founding in 1955, Harrisburg Christian School has partnered with parents to reinforce Christian values taught at church and instilled at home. We strive to assist students in learning to live and work well with others while also preparing them for successful adulthood and post-secondary educational endeavors. Harrisburg Christian School offers parents the opportunity to reinforce values they instill at home and in church on a daily basis in school. Those values are strengthened and the total person developed through challenging classroom academic experiences, extracurricular opportunities, chapels, and social events. Students participate in physical education, art, music and computer courses and may choose from various extracurricular activities such as competitive athletics, drama and competitions that foster a well-rounded educational development.

Source: Verified school update

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What is Harrisburg Christian School's ranking?

Harrisburg Christian School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Pennsylvania for: Largest student body.

When is the application deadline for Harrisburg Christian School?

The application deadline for Harrisburg Christian School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

School Reviews

5 9/11/2019

All three of my children attended and graduated from HCS. It was by far the best decision we ever made for our family. The teachers were wonderful and cared and prayed for my children. It was like a family.

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