Sylvan Heights Science Charter School

Sylvan Heights Science Charter School is a small, urban, public charter school located at 915 South 13th Street, Harrisburg. It is one of four public charter schools operating in Dauphin County, Pennsylvania. The school is a federally designated Title I school. Students are required to wear uniforms. The school focuses on a science-driven interdisciplinary program which highlights discovery and creativity activities. In 2011, Sylvan Heights Science Charter School offered after-school tutoring and a five-week summer school.Sylvan Heights Science Charter School has a Family Advisory Committee which meets each month. The Committee serves as a liaison between the families and the school; assists with public relations and publicity; and leads the in-school fundraising efforts. Each family is expected to volunteer at least 15 hours of service to the school a year.In 2015, Sylvan Heights Science Charter School's enrollment was 217 pupils in grades kindergarten through 4th, with 82.95% of pupils receiving a federal free or reduced price meals due to family poverty. Additionally, 11.5% of the pupils receive special education services, while none of the pupils are identified as gifted. According to a report by the Pennsylvania Department of Education, 100% of the teachers were rated highly qualified under the federal No Child Left Behind Act. The school provides full day kindergarten. The school is a federally designated Title I school.In 2014, Sylvan Heights Science Charter School provided grades kindergarten through 4th grade, with 86.5% of pupils eligible for a federal free or reduced price lunch due to the family meeting the federal poverty level. The school employed 14 teachers yielding a student-teacher ratio of 15:1. Additionally, 11% of the pupils receive special education services and none of the pupils were identified as gifted. According to a report by the Pennsylvania Department of Education, 100% of the school's teachers were rated "Highly Qualified" under the federal No Child Left Behind Act. The School employs 24 professionals including: a school nurse, 13 teachers, a reading teacher, and a special education specialist and several administrators. Capital Area Intermediate Unit 15 provides a Speech/Language therapist as needed.