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Hershey High School

550 Homestead Rd
Hershey, PA 17033
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 5%
Serving 1,093 students in grades 9-12, Hershey High School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 83% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 83% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,093 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 31%
  • : 92% (Top 50% in PA)
  • : Top 5%
  • : 83% (Top 5%)
  • : 83% (Top 5%)
  • : 21-39% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

Hershey High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Hershey High School's student population of 1,093 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 82 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,093 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
82 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Hershey High School ranks within the top 5% of all 2,733 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hershey High School is 0.50, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (PA)
#79 out of 2733 schools
(Top 5%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Hershey High School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
83%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Hershey High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
83%
55%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Hershey High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
21-39%
57%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Hershey High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Hershey High School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
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n/a
Asian
15%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Hershey High School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
8%
14%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Hershey High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
4%
14%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Hershey High School and the percentage of Black public school students in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
69%
62%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Hershey High School and the percentage of White public school students in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Hershey High School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Hershey High School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Pennsylvania.
0.50
This chart displays the diversity score of Hershey High School and the public school average diversity score of Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
92%
87%
This chart displays graduation rate of Hershey High School and public school graduation rate of Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
21%
54%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Hershey High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
2%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Hershey High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hershey High School's ranking?
Hershey High School is ranked #79 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Hershey High School often compared to?
Hershey High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lower Dauphin High School, Central Dauphin Sr. High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
83% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% PA state average), while 83% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Hershey High School?
The graduation rate of Hershey High School is 92%, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 87%.
How many students attend Hershey High School?
1,093 students attend Hershey High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Hershey High School students are White, 15% of students are Asian, 8% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Black, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hershey High School?
Hershey High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Hershey High School offer ?
Hershey High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Hershey High School part of?
Hershey High School is part of Derry Township School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,093 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 31%
  • : 92% (Top 50%)
  • : Top 5%
  • : 83% (Top 5%)
  • : 83% (Top 5%)
  • : 21-39% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

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