Central Dauphin East High School

Central Dauphin East High School
Address
Map
626 Rutherford Rd.

Harrisburg
,
Pennsylvania
17109
Coordinates40°17′5.1324″N 76°47′56.6736″W / 40.284759000°N 76.799076000°W / 40.284759000; -76.799076000
Information
Former nameCentral Dauphin East Senior High School
School typePublic high school
MottoBeGreat
Established1961
LocaleSuburban: Large[1]
Sister schoolCentral Dauphin High School
School boardCentral Dauphin School Board
School districtCentral Dauphin School District
NCES District ID4205400[1]
SuperintendentEric Turman
CEEB code391646
NCES School ID420540001746[1]
PresidentMichael Jacobs[2]
Board RepresentativesMrs. Janelle Bingaman, Mr. Eric Epstein, Mrs. Michelle Hawes, Mrs. Lauren Silvers, Mrs. Jeanne Webster[2]
DeanMs. Brittany Robinson, Mr. Lance Deane[3]
Head PrincipalDr. Luther Green Jr.
Freshman PrincipalMs. Sarah Iachini[3]
Sophomore PrincipalMs. Tamira Howard[3]
Junior PrincipalMr. Durrell Burns[3]
Senior PrincipalMr. Andrew Dornes[3]
Teaching staff107.36 (FTE)[1]
Grades9-12
Enrollment1,596[1] (2023-2024)
Student to teacher ratio14.87[1]
Schedule type9 Period
Schedule2023-24 Schedule
Color(s)   Black and White
Fight songHail to the Varsity
AthleticsPanthers (boys), Lady Panthers (Girls)
Athletics conferencePIAA District 3, Mid Penn Conference[4]
MascotPanther
USNWR ranking427 in Pennsylvania[5]
National ranking11,032[5]
YearbookOriens
Communities servedSwatara Township,Lower Paxton,Paxtang,Penbrook
Feeder schoolsCentral Daupin East Middle School, Swatara Middle School
WebsiteOfficial 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.[1]

History

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]

Federal School Improvement grant

In 2010, the Central Dauphin School District applied for and was awarded a $2,099,888 grant, by the state and federal government. The money had to be used to transform the high school. The Transformation process specifies that the administration use of rigorous, transparent, and equitable evaluation systems for teachers and principals, high-quality professional development and design and development of curriculum with teacher and principal involvement. The school qualified for the grant due to the chronic low student achievement.[8][9]

Music program

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.

Extracurriculars

Central Dauphin East High School offers a variety of extracurricular programs including: clubs, activities and sports.

Clubs

Central Dauphin East offers a number of clubs.[13] Students can create new clubs with the principal's approval.

Sports

The district funds:

According to PIAA directory May 2024[4]

Notable alumni

Notes and references

  1. ^ a b c d e f g "Central Dauphin East SHS". National Center for Education Statistics. Retrieved December 22, 2024.
  2. ^ a b "Meet Our School Board". Central Dauphin School District. Retrieved May 21, 2024.
  3. ^ a b c d e "Meet the East High Principals & Deans of Students". Central Dauphin School District. Retrieved May 21, 2024.
  4. ^ a b "Central Dauphin East High School - PIAA". Pennsylvania Interscholastic Athletic Association. Retrieved May 24, 2024.
  5. ^ a b "Central Dauphin East High School - US News & World Report". US News & World Report. Retrieved May 21, 2024.
  6. ^ "ORIENS yearbook". Archived from the original on 2008-11-20. Retrieved 2008-10-11.
  7. ^ "Panther Print". Archived from the original on 2008-11-14. Retrieved 2008-10-11.
  8. ^ "Pennsylvania Department of Education Announces $101 Million in Federal Funds for Bold Reforms to Boost Student Achievement" (Press release). 2010.
  9. ^ Pennsylvania Department of Education and Central Dauphin School District administration (2010). "School Improvement Grant Central Dauphin East Senior High School addendum".
  10. ^ "Band". Archived from the original on 2008-09-25. Retrieved 2008-10-11.
  11. ^ "Choir". Archived from the original on 2008-06-06. Retrieved 2008-10-11.
  12. ^ "Orchestra". Archived from the original on 2011-07-25. Retrieved 2008-10-11.
  13. ^ "Clubs". Archived from the original on 2008-09-17. Retrieved 2008-10-11.
  14. ^ Hockensmith, Dustin (January 9, 2015). "Michael Payton, former CD East and Marshall star, to be inducted into College Football Hall of Fame". Pennlive. Retrieved July 10, 2015.

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