Very Good
#722 of 2,846 schools in PA
Top 25% in state
South Western Shs
High School · South Western Sd · Hanover, PA
A South Western Sd high school where students score 4 points above what's typical for similar communities.
200 Bowman Rd, Hanover, PA 17331
- Math 67% vs PA 42% (2024)
- Reading 59% vs PA 64% (2024)
- 94.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at South Western Shs score 63% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 60%).
2024 PSSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 19 points since 2019, to 63% 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 77% (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
35.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where South Western 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 15Car-Dependent
- Bike 22Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,636/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Hanover), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$76,661
Median home value
$228,700
Median rent
$1,127/mo
College educated
22.5%
Homeownership
76.4%
Poverty rate
8.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 17331; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hanover ShsEnrollment path unverified | 7.0 | 8–12 | 2.2 mi | 590 | Compare → |
| Hope Christian School of HanoverPrivate · tuition | 7.4private | K–12 | 2.5 mi | 62 | Compare → |
| Delone Catholic High SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.3private | 9–12 | 3.0 mi | 354 | Compare → |
| Hanover Mennonite SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 1–9 | 3.1 mi | 24 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
South Western Sd
- Schools in district
- 6
- Rank in district
- #1 of 6
- District spending per student
- $16,273NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 8.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
South Western Shs is listed in South Western SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About South Western Shs
South Western Shs is a public high school in Hanover, PA, part of South Western Sd, serving approximately 1,356 students in grades 9th-12th with a 14.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 out of 10 and ranks #722 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 78% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 77% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about South Western Shs
What grades does South Western Shs serve?
South Western Shs serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend South Western Shs?
South Western Shs has an enrollment of approximately 1,356 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at South Western Shs?
The student-teacher ratio at South Western Shs is 14.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does South Western Shs rank in PA?
South Western Shs ranks #722 of 2,846 schools in PA.
What is South Western Shs's MySchoolScout rating?
South Western Shs has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 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 South Western Shs?
Based on loaded state assessment records, South Western Shs has 78% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 77% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is South Western Shs a charter school?
No, South Western Shs is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is South Western Shs a Title I school?
No, South Western Shs is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for South Western Shs?
35.4% of students at South Western 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
- 1,356
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 96
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small Suburb
- County
- York County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 18.5%
- Phone
- (717) 633-4807
- 4-Year Graduation
- 94.0%
- Area population (ZIP 17331)
- 55,374
- Area average commute
- 27.6 min
- Area median age
- 41.8
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 17331; 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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