Central Dauphin East High School | |
Motto: | BeGreat |
Address: | 626 Rutherford Rd. |
City: | Harrisburg |
State: | Pennsylvania |
Zipcode: | 17109 |
Coordinates: | 40.2848°N -76.7991°W |
Former Name: | Central Dauphin East Senior High School |
Schooltype: | Public high school |
Established: | 1961 |
Locale: | Suburban: Large |
Sister School: | Central Dauphin High School |
School Board: | Central Dauphin School Board |
District: | Central Dauphin School District |
Us Nces District Id: | 4205400 |
Superintendent: | Aaron McConnell |
Ceeb: | 391646 |
Us Nces School Id: | 420540001746 |
President: | Michael Jacobs[1] |
Chair Label: | Board Representatives |
Chair: | Mrs. Janelle Bingaman, Mr. Eric Epstein, Mrs. Michelle Hawes, Mrs. Lauren Silvers, Mrs. Jeanne Webster |
Dean: | Ms. Brittany Robinson, Mr. Lance Deane[2] |
Principal Label: | Head Principal |
Principal Label1: | Freshman Principal |
Principal Label2: | Sophomore Principal |
Principal Label3: | Junior Principal |
Principal Label4: | Senior Principal |
Principal: | Dr. Luther Green Jr. |
Principal1: | Ms. Tamira Howard |
Principal2: | Mr. Durrell Burns |
Principal3: | Mr. Andrew Dornes |
Principal4: | Ms. Sarah Iachini |
Teaching Staff: | 100.25 (FTE) |
Grades: | 9-12 |
Enrollment: | 1,590[3] |
Enrollment As Of: | 2022-2023 |
Grade9: | 494 |
Grade10: | 387 |
Grade11: | 339 |
Grade12: | 370 |
Ratio: | 15.86 |
Schedule Type: | 9 Period |
Schedule: | 2023-24 Schedule |
Colors: | Black and White |
Fight Song: | Hail to the Varsity |
Athletics: | Panthers (boys), Lady Panthers (Girls) |
Athletics Conference: | PIAA District 3, Mid Penn Conference[4] |
Mascot: | Panther |
Usnwr Ranking: | 427 in Pennsylvania[5] |
National Ranking: | 11,032 |
Yearbook: | Oriens |
Communities: | Swatara Township,Lower Paxton,Paxtang,Penbrook |
Feeder Schools: | Central Daupin East Middle School, Swatara Middle School |
Website: | Official Website |
Central Dauphin East High School is a large, suburban, public high school located in Harrisburg, Dauphin County, Pennsylvania. It is one of two high schools operated by the Central Dauphin School District. In the 2022–2023 school year, enrollment was reported as 1,590 pupils in 9th through 12th grades.[3]
Central Dauphin East High School opened in 1961. Central Dauphin School District was created in 1954, and this merger of several school districts was completed by the opening of Central Dauphin High School.
In the late 1990s, overcrowding in the Central Dauphin School District resulted in a proposal to merge Central Dauphin East High School with nearby rival Central Dauphin High School. The proposal was opposed by Central Dauphin East High School and was later voted down by the school board (after its removal in the election the week before). In 2000, the school board voted to build a third high school, but in a sudden turnaround by the school board, it was decided that the district would have only two high schools.
Since 1961, the yearbook has been called the Oriens.[6] The school newspaper is called the Panther Print.[7]
Central Dauphin East's music program consists of four bands,[10] five choirs,[11] and two orchestras.[12] Bands include the wind ensemble, concert, jazz, and marching band. The choirs include EHS Choraliers, Women's Ensemble, Concert Choir, and Varsity Choir. Each part of the music department holds several concerts throughout the school year, including the annual spring musical, and seasonal concerts held in the auditorium. The arts are supported through the fall play.
Central Dauphin East High School offers a variety of extracurricular programs including: clubs, activities and sports.
Central Dauphin East offers a number of clubs.[13] Students can create new clubs with the principal's approval.
The district funds:
According to PIAA directory May 2024[4]