South Western SD

District Overview
Situated at 225 Bowman Road in Hanover, Pennsylvania, South Western School District is an active, traditional public school system serving a small suburban community within the greater York-Hanover metropolitan region. Operating six dedicated school facilities, the non-charter district provides comprehensive educational programs spanning from kindergarten through 12th grade. The district serves a total enrollment of 4,406 students, maintaining a balanced student body across all grade levels with 2,244 male and 2,162 female pupils. Its demographic landscape includes 3,578 White, 310 Hispanic, 279 Black, 162 multiracial, 61 Asian, 9 American Indian, and 7 Pacific Islander students, creating a vibrant learning ecosystem rooted in the local community.

Underpinning the district's academic framework is a substantial professional workforce comprising over 1,414 full-time equivalent staff members. Instructional leadership is anchored by approximately 615 full-time equivalent teachers, bolstered by 140 instructional aides who provide targeted classroom assistance. Additionally, nearly 659 full-time equivalent support personnel contribute to administrative, operational, and student services, ensuring a well-rounded and responsive educational environment. Researchers, prospective residents, and local families can explore district offerings or contact administration directly through their official website at swsd.k12.pa.us or by calling (717) 632-2500.
6
Total Schools
4,406
Total Students
615.1
Full-Time Teachers
7.2
Student/Teacher Ratio
Demographics

District Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for South Western SD
Demographic Student Count
White3,578
Hispanic310
Black279
Asian61
Two or More162
American Indian9
Pacific Islander7
  • White
    3,578 (81.2%)
  • Hispanic
    310 (7.0%)
  • Black
    279 (6.3%)
  • Two or More
    162 (3.7%)
  • Asian
    61 (1.4%)
  • American Indian
    9 (0.2%)
  • Pacific Islander
    7 (0.2%)
School Levels

School Levels Data Table

School Levels in South Western SD
School LevelSchool Count
Elementary4
Middle1
High1
Other0
School Map
District Details
Status:Open
District type:Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Charter:Not a charter district
Number of schools:6
Students:4,406*
Teachers (FTE):615.1*
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:7.2
Schools in South Western SD
Found 6 Schools