Hershey High School
School Overview
Hershey High School is a public school located in Hershey, Pennsylvania. It is a school in Derry Township School District district.
According to the Pennsylvania state assessment result, 86% of students are proficient in Math learning and 91% of students are proficient in English/language arts learning.
It has 1,173 students through grade 9 to 12. The students to teacher ratio is 13 to 1 where a total of 87 teachers are teaching for the school.
Student Population
A total of 1,173 students are attending Hershey High School. By gender, there are 574 and 599 female students at the school.
Gifted/Talented Programs
Hershey High School offers the gifted and talented program. Total 54 students are identified and enrolled in the programs.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 14 | 6 | 8 |
| Black | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| White | 35 | 23 | 12 |
| Two or More Races | 4 | 3 | 1 |
| Total | 54 | 33 | 21 |
Teachers & Staffs
Total 87 full-time (or equivalent) teachers work for Hershey High School and the students to teacher ratio is 13 to 1. All teachers are certified. 90.8% of teachers have 3 or more years teaching experiences.
| Headcount | Note | |
|---|---|---|
| Total FTE of Teachers | 87 | Students per teacher: 13 to 1 |
| Teachers who are certified | 87 | 100.0% |
| Teachers who are not certified | - | - |
| Teachers in their first year of teaching | 2 | 2.3% |
| Teachers in their second year of teaching | 6 | 6.9% |
| School counselors | 4 | Students per counselor: 293 to 1 |
| Law Enforcement Officer | 1 | - |
| Security guards | - | - |
| Nurses | 1 | - |
| Psychologists | - | - |
| Social workers | - | - |
Social/Economic Characteristics
| Value | |
|---|---|
| Total Households | 9,872 Households |
| Population | 22,915 |
| Male | 11,792 |
| Female | 13,301 |
| Child Population | 6,109 |
| Total Housing Units | 10,501 Units |
| Average House Value | $251,000 |
| Average Rent Cost | $1,109 |
| Unemployment Rate | 2.50% |
| Average Household Income | $80,575 |
| Heath Insurance Coverage | 98.19% |
| Internet Coverage | 100.00%% |
Advanced Placement Programs
Hershey High School offers 21 advanced placement (AP) programs. Total 576 students are enrolled in at least one (1) AP programs. 327 students are participating the SAT and/or ACT test program at Hershey High School.
| Number of Students Enrolled | Percent Enrolled | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of AP program offered | 21 Programs | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP programs | 576 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Math programs | 211 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Science programs | 208 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Other programs | 157 | |
| Number of Students SAT/ACT Participation | 327 | |
Academic Achievement
Achievement
Public Schools in Derry Township School District
In Derry Township School District, 5 schools are serving students in its area. The next lists are showing the public schools by offering level.
Private Schools in HERSHEY, Pennsylvania
7 private schools are serving students in HERSHEY, Pennsylvania. The next lists are showing the private schools by offering level.