West Shore SD

Located at 507 Fishing Creek Road in Lewisberry, Pennsylvania, the West Shore School District operates as an open, traditional non-charter public school system within the York-Hanover metropolitan area. Positioned in a large suburban setting, the district oversees 14 operational schools that provide comprehensive instruction across kindergarten through 12th grade. The district currently serves a student body of 7,467 enrollment, comprising 3,861 male students and 3,606 female students, and maintains direct community engagement through its central administrative office and official website (http://www.WSSD.k12.pa.us).

The district’s student body reflects a diverse suburban demographic, consisting of 5,320 White students, 966 Hispanic students, 503 Black students, 404 students identifying with two or more races, 248 Asian students, 14 American Indian students, and 12 Pacific Islander students. To effectively serve its student population across all primary and secondary grade levels—ranging from 485 kindergarteners to 569 graduating seniors—West Shore SD maintains a total staffing context of 1,871 full-time equivalent (FTE) positions. This instructional and operational team includes 1,024 teacher FTEs, 115 instructional aide FTEs, and 732 support staff FTEs dedicated to maintaining academic programs and daily school functions.