Gettysburg Area School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,778 students in Gettysburg Area School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
Public Schools in Gettysburg Area School District have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 64% (versus the 55% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public school average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Gettysburg Area School District, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 679 school districts in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 92% has decreased from 93% over five school years.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-ethinity">Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.43
0.58
# American Indian Students
5 Students
3,031 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
59 Students
75,313 Students
% Asian Students
2%
5%
# Hispanic Students
412 Students
239,410 Students
% Hispanic Students
15%
14%
# Black Students
117 Students
239,621 Students
% Black Students
4%
14%
# White Students
2,062 Students
1,028,296 Students
% White Students
74%
62%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
1,423 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
121 Students
85,601 Students
% of Two or more races Students
5%
5%
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-grade">Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
7,645
# Students in K Grade:
143
115,927
# Students in 1st Grade:
185
124,827
# Students in 2nd Grade:
178
119,582
# Students in 3rd Grade:
198
124,107
# Students in 4th Grade:
192
124,674
# Students in 5th Grade:
176
125,645
# Students in 6th Grade:
187
127,758
# Students in 7th Grade:
254
129,446
# Students in 8th Grade:
238
132,568
# Students in 9th Grade:
268
144,673
# Students in 10th Grade:
278
138,290
# Students in 11th Grade:
250
128,529
# Students in 12th Grade:
231
128,304
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="district-revenue-and-spending">District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $23,896 is higher than the state median of $23,649. The school district revenue/student has grown by 13% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $24,570 is higher than the state median of $23,073. The school district spending/student has grown by 25% over four school years.
How many schools belong to Gettysburg Area School District?
Gettysburg Area School District manages 5 public schools serving 2,778 students.
What is the rank of Gettysburg Area School District?
Gettysburg Area School District is ranked #139 out of 679 school districts in Pennsylvania (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Pennsylvania school districts for: Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Gettysburg Area School District?
74% of Gettysburg Area School District students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Gettysburg Area School District?
Gettysburg Area School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 14:1.
What is Gettysburg Area School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $24,570 is higher than the state median of $23,073. The school district spending/student has grown by 25% over four school years.
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Quick Stats (2024-25)
District size: 5 schools
Grades: KG-12
Enrollment: 2,778 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Minority Enrollment: 26%
Graduation Rate
: 92% (Top 50% in PA)
Overall District Rank
: Top 30%
Math Proficiency
: 47% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: 64% (Top 30%)
Science Proficiency
: 65% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
