Harrisburg Academy is a regional resource in Central Pennsylvania. Our school adds an independent school choice to the educational fabric of the region. The more good educational choices in a community, the more attractive it is to employees and businesses.

As an independent school, Harrisburg Academy is in a position to try out new approaches, experiment, and share our successes with the entire community.

To help families afford an independent school education, Harrisburg Academy awarded more than $675,000, or 10 percent of our budget, in need-based tuition assistance in 2008-09 to approximately one quarter of our students.

Harrisburg Academy educates students to be civic-minded and active members of their community. Through the Creativity, Action, Service (CAS) requirement inspired by the International Baccalaureate Diploma Program, our Upper School students perform at least 60 hours per year of community service, In addition, students take part in:

• A day-long, school-wide, annual Community Service Day
• Two-and-a-half-week senior internships
• Visits by school groups to area nursing homes and retirement centers

Harrisburg Academy operates on a more than $7 million budget, much of which is spent in the greater Harrisburg region. We support local stores, vendors, banks, insurance and utility companies, and consultants. The Academy employs approximately 100 full- and part-time faculty and staff members. Our annual payroll is more than $4 million.

Harrisburg Academy Community Partnerships
The Academy’s facilities also serve as a community resource to organizations and local residents.  Please join us in helping to support these partner non-profit groups that are doing good things for our community! 

Susquehanna Folk Music Society – This group brings a wide variety of eclectic music to Harrisburg Academy’s McCormick Auditorium several times each year   

Annual Community College Fair – Hosted at Harrisburg Academy, open to students from neighboring schools

“Summer Expeditions” Day Camp – Harrisburg Academy’s high-quality academic and non-academic summer programs

SAT Conquest College-prep Course – Taught by a 10-year veteran while providing personalized assistance

St. Stephen’s School – Hosts its annual talent show in McCormick Auditorium

Susquehanna Service Dogs – Uses the facility for a variety of purposes

PA Regional Ballet – Uses the facility to host its annual parents’ meeting and spaghetti dinner fundraiser

Visit the Community Happenings page to see who is visiting us here at the Academy next!