Excellent
#173 of 2,846 schools in PA
Top 6% in state
Hershey HS
High School · Derry Township Sd · Hershey, PA
A Derry Township Sd high school where students score 11 points above what's typical for similar communities.
550 Homestead Rd PO Box 898, Hershey, PA 17033
- Math 61% vs PA 42% (2024)
- Reading 90% vs PA 64% (2024)
- 95.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Hershey HS score 76% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 64%).
2024 PSSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 13 points since 2019, to 76% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 82% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 79% (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
24.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Hershey HS 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 11Car-Dependent
- Bike 50Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$75,093
Median home value
$340,900
Median rent
$1,311/mo
College educated
46.3%
Homeownership
53.5%
Poverty rate
11.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 17033; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Milton Hershey SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.1private | PK–12 | 0.5 mi | 2,002 | Compare → |
| Hershey Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 7.6private | PK–11 | 1.6 mi | 81 | Compare → |
| Palmyra Area ShsEnrollment path unverified | 7.6 | 9–12 | 3.4 mi | 1,195 | Compare → |
| PriceEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 6–12 | 3.5 mi | 14 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Derry Township Sd
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #3 of 5
- District spending per student
- $19,646NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 5.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Hershey HS is listed in Derry Township SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Hershey HS
Hershey HS is a public high school in Hershey, PA, part of Derry Township Sd, serving approximately 1,079 students in grades 9th-12th with a 13:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.7 out of 10 and ranks #173 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 82% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 79% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Hershey HS
What grades does Hershey HS serve?
Hershey HS serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Hershey HS?
Hershey HS has an enrollment of approximately 1,079 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hershey HS?
The student-teacher ratio at Hershey HS is 13:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Hershey HS rank in PA?
Hershey HS ranks #173 of 2,846 schools in PA.
What is Hershey HS's MySchoolScout rating?
Hershey HS has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.7 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 Hershey HS?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Hershey HS has 82% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 79% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Hershey HS a charter school?
No, Hershey HS is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Hershey HS a Title I school?
No, Hershey HS is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Hershey HS?
24.3% of students at Hershey HS 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
- 1,079
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 83
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Dauphin County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 28.1%
- Phone
- (717) 531-2244
- 4-Year Graduation
- 95.0%
- Area population (ZIP 17033)
- 17,009
- Area average commute
- 18.5 min
- Area median age
- 41.7
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 17033; 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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