At a glance
Reported students
353
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
15.08
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
23.4:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
08–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Pennsylvania middle enrollment
23rd percentile
Compared with 514 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
446
Rowland Academy: 353 reported students.
State peer staffing position
99th percentile
23.4:1 reported; state peer median 12.8:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 817
- Teachers (FTE)
- 28.5
- Student–teacher ratio
- 28.7:1
What the reported data says about Rowland Academy
Rowland Academy is a public middle school serving grades 08–08 in Harrisburg. It is one of 12 current school records connected to Harrisburg City SD. NCES reports 353 students for 2024–25.
Among 514 middle schools in Pennsylvania with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 562.5 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 23rd percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 23.4:1, above the Pennsylvania median of 12.8:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Hispanic or Latino (57.5%) and Black (37.4%). English learners represent 28.2% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 17.7%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Rowland Academy
- 1How do the reported 23.4:1 student–teacher ratio and 15.08 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 28.2%
- Students with disabilities
- 17.7%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.5
- Social workers (FTE)
- 1
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White1.4%
- Hispanic57.5%
- Black37.4%
- Asian1.4%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial2.3%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Harrisburg City SD
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Marshall Math Science Academy
Middle · Grades 06–08
408 reported students
Camp Curtin Academy
Middle · Grades 06–08
724 reported students
Harrisburg HS - SciTech Cmp
High · Grades 09–12
347 reported students
Steele School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
362 reported students
Downey Sch
Elementary · Grades PK–05
405 reported students
Cougar Academy
Other · Grades KG–12
300 reported students
Public schools near Rowland Academy
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marshall Math Science Academy Middle · Harrisburg City SD | 06–08 | 408 | 0.8 mi |
| Susquehanna Twp MS Middle · Susquehanna Township SD | 06–08 | 820 | 1.8 mi |
| New Cumberland MS Middle · West Shore SD | 07–08 | 389 | 2.3 mi |
| Swatara MS Middle · Central Dauphin SD | 06–08 | 611 | 2.7 mi |
| Camp Curtin Academy Middle · Harrisburg City SD | 06–08 | 724 | 2.9 mi |
| Central Dauphin MS Middle · Central Dauphin SD | 06–08 | 834 | 3.4 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Rowland Academy
What grades does Rowland Academy serve?
Rowland Academy reports grades 08–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school in Harrisburg City SD.
How many students attend Rowland Academy?
Rowland Academy reported 353 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 23rd percentile among 514 Pennsylvania middle schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 817 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Rowland Academy?
The calculated ratio is 23.4:1, based on 353 students and 15.08 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Pennsylvania median for the same school level is 12.8:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Rowland Academy a public, charter, or magnet school?
Rowland Academy is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Harrisburg City SD attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
Which school district is Rowland Academy in?
Rowland Academy is part of Harrisburg City SD, based in Harrisburg, PA, which operates 12 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Rowland Academy?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Marshall Math Science Academy (0.8 mi), Susquehanna Twp MS (1.8 mi), New Cumberland MS (2.3 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.