Very Good
#646 of 2,846 schools in PA
Top 23% in state
Hempfield Shs
High School · Hempfield Sd · Landisville, PA
A Hempfield Sd high school where students score 16 points above what's typical for similar communities.
200 Stanley Ave, Landisville, PA 17538
- Math 72% vs PA 42% (2024)
- Reading 74% vs PA 64% (2024)
- 93.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Hempfield Shs score 73% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 57%).
2024 PSSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 7 points since 2019, to 73% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 78% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 72% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from PA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
41%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Hempfield Shs sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 29Car-Dependent
- Bike 41Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low0/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$96,463
Median home value
$293,100
Median rent
$1,088/mo
College educated
41.9%
Homeownership
89.2%
Poverty rate
1.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 17538; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sonlight River Brethren SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.3 | 1–12 | 3.0 mi | 53 | Compare → |
| New StoryPrivate · tuition | 3.8 | K–12 | 3.3 mi | 109 | Compare → |
| The Janus SchoolPrivate · tuition | 8.1 | 2–12 | 4.1 mi | 77 | Compare → |
| River Rock Academy - LancasterPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 9–12 | 4.4 mi | 22 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Hempfield Sd
- Schools in district
- 10
- Rank in district
- #2 of 10
- District spending per student
- $16,590NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 6.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Hempfield Shs is listed in Hempfield SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Hempfield Shs
Hempfield Shs is a public high school in Landisville, PA, part of Hempfield Sd, serving approximately 2,254 students in grades 9th-12th with a 16.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 out of 10 and ranks #646 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 78% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 72% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
What's said publicly about Hempfield Shs
Synthesized from public, attributable sources. Updated May 2026.
Sources (2)
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Hempfield Shs
What grades does Hempfield Shs serve?
Hempfield Shs serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Hempfield Shs?
Hempfield Shs has an enrollment of approximately 2,254 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hempfield Shs?
The student-teacher ratio at Hempfield Shs is 16.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Hempfield Shs rank in PA?
Hempfield Shs ranks #646 of 2,846 schools in PA.
What is Hempfield Shs's MySchoolScout rating?
Hempfield Shs has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Hempfield Shs?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Hempfield Shs has 78% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 72% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Hempfield Shs a charter school?
No, Hempfield Shs is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Hempfield Shs a Title I school?
No, Hempfield Shs is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Hempfield Shs?
41.0% of students at Hempfield Shs qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 2,254
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 137
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Lancaster County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 17.0%
- Phone
- (717) 898-5510
- 4-Year Graduation
- 93.0%
- Area population (ZIP 17538)
- 7,121
- Area average commute
- 21.8 min
- Area median age
- 51.8
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 PSSA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 PSSA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 PSSA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 PSSA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 17538; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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