Hershey HS

1,050 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Hershey High School, located at 550 Homestead Road in Hershey, Pennsylvania, serves as the flagship secondary institution for the Derry Township School District. Renowned for its strong academic reputation, the school consistently ranks among the top-performing public high schools in the state. It offers a comprehensive curriculum that includes a wide array of Advanced Placement (AP) courses, robust STEM programs, and diverse elective options designed to prepare students for success in higher education and the global workforce.

Beyond the classroom, Hershey High School is well-regarded for its vibrant culture and competitive extracurricular landscape. The school boasts a rich tradition in athletics, music, and the arts, often drawing on its unique community connection to the town of Hershey. Students are encouraged to participate in numerous clubs and service organizations, fostering an environment that emphasizes both personal growth and community involvement. With its modern facilities and commitment to "Educational Excellence for All," the school provides a supportive, high-achieving atmosphere for its diverse student body.

1,050

Total Students

85.5

Full-Time Teachers

12.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Hershey HS
Demographic	Student Count
White	698
Hispanic	99
Black	56
Asian	153
Two or More	40
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	3

White
698 (66.5%)
Asian
153 (14.6%)
Hispanic
99 (9.4%)
Black
56 (5.3%)
Two or More
40 (3.8%)
Pacific Islander
3 (0.3%)
American Indian
1 (0.1%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Derry Township SD
Phone:	(717)531-2244
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,050
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	85.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 251

Grade 10 271

Grade 11 277

Grade 12 251