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Ranking Basis

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Weight Distribution: We gathered feedback from thousands of families and consulted over 50 industry experts to create ranking weights tailored to the needs of Asian students.

Scoring Mechanism: Each of the 46 distinct data points is evaluated using unique mathematical models, scoring based on its position within the overall data distribution.

Basis for Ranking: Instead of absolute values, we focus on relative differences in data. There is no fixed score threshold for separating schools; instead, the “admission cutoff” is adjusted annually based on data trends, similar to college entrance exams.

Evaluation Mechanism

The school page currently displays an evaluation card that includes an overall rating and ratings across five key categories, totaling 46 data points. The five categories are: Geographic Community, Academic Strength, Matriculation Level, Extracurricular Activities, and FindingSchool Reviews. Visitors can easily view the overall score and ratings for each dimension (ranging from A+ to C). For boarding schools, detailed total score rankings are also included

The data used for evaluations and rankings comes from three primary sources: official school data, public data, and user-submitted data on FindingSchool.

Scoring Mechanism

The entire scoring system is based on mathematical models derived from statistical analysis of samples from hundreds of schools across various levels. Each data point receives a corresponding rating based on its percentile position within the overall predicted distribution.

  • In the boarding school evaluation:: A- and above account for 45% of the total, B- and above account for 40%, C accounts for 15%.

  • In the day school evaluation: A- and above account for 30% of the total, B- and above account for 51%, C and others account for 19%.

2025 Evaluation Methodology

1. [30% - Matriculation Dimension] : Ivy League admission rate, admission rate for Top 25 National Universities and Top 5 Liberal Arts Colleges, admission rate for Top 50 National Universities and Top 10 Liberal Arts Colleges, admission rate for Top 100 National Universities and Top 25 Liberal Arts Colleges, along with a summary of historical admissions data.

2. [24% - Academic Dimension]: Course offerings (AP, IB, Honors, and Advanced courses), percentage of teachers with a master’s degree or higher, percentage of AP exam scores of 3, 4, or 5, average scores on standardized tests (SAT and ACT), scores in AMC math competitions, and results in FRC robotics competitions.

3. [14% - Extracurricular Activities]: Alumni donation rate, number of clubs and activities, ratings for competitive sports teams, and ratings for arts programs.

4. [12% - FindingSchool Reviews] : FindingSchool website rating, review comments on FindingSchool, and historical rating trends.

5. [8% - Geographic Community]: State resource evaluation, density score of nearby top universities, distance to the nearest international airport, convenience of local amenities, transportation convenience, city crime rate, and educational level of the local population.

Overall
B
Matriculation A
Academics B
Extracurriculars C
Community A-
Reviews C
Founded in 1784, Harrisburg Academy is an independent, coed, diverse school community that challenges and inspires students from preschool through 12th grade. We are accredited by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools and PA Association of Independent Schools, and we belong to the National Association of Independent Schools. An IB World School, we are the only school in the greater Harrisburg, PA, area to offer an established International Baccalaureate Diploma Program.
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School Stats

Average
Current School
Tuition
$28235
Enrollment
364
International Students
20%
Faculty with Advanced Degrees
62%
Teacher-Student Ratio
1:7
Average SAT Score
1350
Average ACT Score
26.6
Class Size
12

Matriculation

(2023)
Ranking University/College Students
#18 University of Notre Dame 1 +
#25 New York University 1 +
#29 Wake Forest University 1 +
#34 University of California: San Diego 1 +
#38 University of California: Davis 1 +
#41 Boston University 1 +
#44 Northeastern University 1 +
#62 University of Pittsburgh 1 +
LAC #18 Haverford College 1 +
#151 Duquesne University 1 +
LAC #31 Bryn Mawr College 1 +
LAC #31 Kenyon College 1 +
Elizabethtown College 1 +
Harrisburg Area Community College 1 +
Millersville University of Pennsylvania 1 +
Oberlin College 1 +
Penn State University Park 1 +
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Matriculation
Ranking University/College 2023 2022 2019 2018 2016 Total
All schools 10 14 28 5 9
#6 University of Pennsylvania 1 + 1
#12 Columbia University 1 + 1
#15 University of California: Los Angeles 1 + 1
#17 Rice University 1 + 1
#20 University of Notre Dame 1 + 1
#24 University of Virginia 1 1
#28 University of Southern California 1 + 1
#28 University of California: Davis 1 + 1 +admitted 2
#28 University of California: San Diego 1 + 1 1 +admitted 3
#33 University of California: Irvine 1 +admitted 1
#35 New York University 1 + 1 2
#35 University of Wisconsin-Madison 1 +admitted 1
#40 Rutgers University 1 +admitted 1
#40 University of Washington 1 1
#43 Boston University 1 + 1
#47 University of Rochester 1 1
#47 Wake Forest University 1 + 1
#47 Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University 1 1
#47 Lehigh University 1 +admitted 1
#53 Northeastern University 1 + 1 +admitted 2
#54 Ohio State University: Columbus Campus 1 +admitted 1
#57 Purdue University 1 +admitted 1
#60 Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute 1 + 1 + 2
#60 Brandeis University 1 + 1
#60 Michigan State University 1 +admitted 1 + 2
#60 North Carolina State University 1 1
#64 University of Maryland: College Park 1 +admitted 1
#67 University of Pittsburgh 1 + 1 1 +admitted 3
#67 Syracuse University 1 +admitted 1
#67 George Washington University 1 1 + 2
#73 Indiana University Bloomington 1 +admitted 1
#76 Pepperdine University 1 + 1
#82 Worcester Polytechnic Institute 1 +admitted 1
#89 Fordham University 1 +admitted 1 + 2
#89 Temple University 1 +admitted 1
#91 University of California: Riverside 1 +admitted 1
#104 University of California: Merced 1 +admitted 1
#105 American University 1 1 +admitted 1 + 3
#105 San Diego State University 1 +admitted 1
#133 University of Vermont 1 1 +admitted 2
#142 Virginia Commonwealth University 1 +admitted 1
#151 Duquesne University 1 + 1
#163 Montclair State University 1 +admitted 1
#163 Adelphi University 1 +admitted 1
#216 University of Massachusetts Boston 1 +admitted 1
#227 Nova Southeastern University 1 1
#303 Montana State University 1 1 +admitted 2
Penn State University Park 1 + 1 1 +admitted 1 + 4
Matriculation
Ranking University/College 2023 2022 2019 2018 2016 Total
All schools 4 3 14 2 3
#11 Grinnell College 1 +admitted 1
#16 Smith College 1 + 1
#21 Washington and Lee University 1 + 1
#21 Haverford College 1 + 1 + 2
#30 Lafayette College 1 +admitted 1 + 2
#30 Bryn Mawr College 1 + 1
#35 Franklin & Marshall College 1 1
#38 Union College 1 + 1
#39 Kenyon College 1 + 1 +admitted 2
#45 Union College 1 +admitted 1
#46 Dickinson College 1 +admitted 1
#63 Gettysburg College 1 1
#86 Ursinus College 1 +admitted 1
#93 Drew University 1 +admitted 1
#100 Earlham College 1 +admitted 1
#100 Sarah Lawrence College 1 +admitted 1
#107 Lycoming College 1 +admitted 1
#112 Bennington College 1 +admitted 1
#124 Hollins University 1 1 +admitted 2
#146 Albright College 1 +admitted 1
Oberlin College 1 + 1 +admitted 2

Academics

IB

(21)
IB English
IB French
IB Spanish
IB History of the Americas
IB Information Technology in a Global Society
IB Psychology
IB English
IB French
IB Spanish
IB History of the Americas
IB Information Technology in a Global Society
IB Psychology
IB Biology
IB Chemistry
IB Computer Science
IB Physics
IB Math Studies
IB Mathematics
IB Music
IB Visual Arts
IB Theory of Knowledge
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Sports

(9)
Baseball
Basketball
Cross Country
Field Hockey
American Football
Golf
Baseball
Basketball
Cross Country
Field Hockey
American Football
Golf
Soccer
Swimming
Tennis
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Extracurricular Activities and Clubs

(12)
Quiz Bowl
Model United Nations
Student Council
Literary Magazine
Newspaper
Diversity Club
Quiz Bowl
Model United Nations
Student Council
Literary Magazine
Newspaper
Diversity Club
National Honor Society
Tri-M
and Tech Club. Upper School students are also involved in performing arts
including a student-produced one-act play (fall)
All-School Concert (winter)
and Upper School musical (fall).
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Basic Info

Co-ed
Day S. Grades: K-12
Rural
ESL: Yes
Year Founded: 1784
Campus Size: 24 acres
Religious Affiliation: No Religious Affiliation

Application Info

Deadline: Rolling
Interview: Skype, On Campus
Other Accepted Scores: TOEFL,SLEP

Frequently Ask Questions about Harrisburg Academy

Tell me a bit about Harrisburg Academy.
Harrisburg Academy is Co-ed private day school located in Pennsylvania, US. It was founded 1784 , and currently has about 364 students, 20.00% of whom are international students.

For more official information, please visit http://www.harrisburgacademy.org.
Does Harrisburg Academy have rigorous academic requirements?
Harrisburg Academy also have 62% of faculties whose degrees are master and above.
Where do Harrisburg Academy students typically go for their colleges?
In 2023, some students attended University of Notre Dame, New York University, Wake Forest University, University of California: San Diego and University of California: Davis.
What is the application requirement for Harrisburg Academy?
Similar to most private schools in the US, Harrisburg Academy’s typical admission requirements include school transcript, recommendation letter, application essay, and interview (often optional, but highly recommended).
What is the latest tuition for Harrisburg Academy’s Co-ed student?
The total fee for Harrisburg Academy in 2024 is $28,235 which typically includes tuition, boarding fee, student management fee and a few other fees associated with managing international students.

For more information, please contact school’s admission team at rill.k@harrisburgacademy.org .
Where is Harrisburg Academy located?
Harrisburg Academy is located in the State of Pennsylvania of USA.
How popular is Harrisburg Academy on FindingSchool network?
Based on FindingSchool monthly traffic data as well as onsite search record, Harrisburg Academy is among the most popular schools, within top 416 for all schools on FindingSchool.

Also Harrisburg Academy has been favorited by 29 users.
How to start with an application with Harrisburg Academy?
The first stop is to carefully review the school profile on FindingSchool to learn more about Harrisburg Academy. Most of them are directly provided by the school.

Also it is highly recommended to visit Harrisburg Academy’s official site: http://www.harrisburgacademy.org or call them at 717-763-7811.
Please share a few nearby schools that are close to Harrisburg Academy?
What is the FindingSchool rating for Harrisburg Academy?
The overall rating for Harrisburg Academy is B.

The section ratings of Harrisburg Academy are:
A for Matriculation
B for Academics
C for Extracurriculum
A- for Community
C for Students and Parents reviews

Nearby City

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Population (2022) 636,919
Cost of Living Higher than average 9%

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