South Western Shs
School Overview
South Western Shs is a public school located in Hanover, Pennsylvania. It is a school in South Western School District district.
According to the Pennsylvania state assessment result, 82% of students are proficient in Math learning and 83% of students are proficient in English/language arts learning.
It has 1,226 students through grade 9 to 12. The students to teacher ratio is 14 to 1 where a total of 89 teachers are teaching for the school.
Student Population
A total of 1,226 students are attending South Western Shs. By gender, there are 636 and 590 female students at the school.
Gifted/Talented Programs
South Western Shs offers the gifted and talented program. Total 77 students are identified and enrolled in the programs.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| American Indian/Alaska Native | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Asian | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| White | 69 | 45 | 24 |
| Total | 77 | 49 | 28 |
Teachers & Staffs
Total 89 full-time (or equivalent) teachers work for South Western Shs and the students to teacher ratio is 14 to 1. 98.9% of teachers are certified. 96.6% of teachers have 3 or more years teaching experiences.
| Headcount | Note | |
|---|---|---|
| Total FTE of Teachers | 89 | Students per teacher: 14 to 1 |
| Teachers who are certified | 88 | 98.9% |
| Teachers who are not certified | 1 | 1.1% |
| Teachers in their first year of teaching | - | - |
| Teachers in their second year of teaching | 3 | 3.4% |
| School counselors | 5 | Students per counselor: 245 to 1 |
| Law Enforcement Officer | - | - |
| Security guards | 1 | - |
| Nurses | 2 | - |
| Psychologists | - | - |
| Social workers | - | - |
Social/Economic Characteristics
| Value | |
|---|---|
| Total Households | 10,708 Households |
| Population | 28,036 |
| Male | 13,769 |
| Female | 14,495 |
| Child Population | 8,285 |
| Total Housing Units | 11,310 Units |
| Average House Value | $199,900 |
| Average Rent Cost | $1,140 |
| Unemployment Rate | 2.80% |
| Average Household Income | $74,927 |
| Heath Insurance Coverage | 95.11% |
| Internet Coverage | 100.00%% |
Advanced Placement Programs
South Western Shs offers 13 advanced placement (AP) programs. Total 229 students are enrolled in at least one (1) AP programs. 810 students are participating the SAT and/or ACT test program at South Western Shs.
| Number of Students Enrolled | Percent Enrolled | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of AP program offered | 13 Programs | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP programs | 229 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Math programs | 97 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Science programs | 27 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Other programs | 104 | |
| Number of Students SAT/ACT Participation | 810 | |
Academic Achievement
Achievement
Public Schools in South Western School District
In South Western School District, 6 schools are serving students in its area. The next lists are showing the public schools by offering level.
Private Schools in HANOVER, Pennsylvania
3 private schools are serving students in HANOVER, Pennsylvania. The next lists are showing the private schools by offering level.