How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Hershey HS | Hershey MS |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Hershey, PA | Hershey, PA |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | high | middle |
| Enrollment | 1,050 | 742 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 13.5:1 | 11.2:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 21.0% | 25.0% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Hershey HS | Hershey MS |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $20,338 | $20,338 |
| District | Derry Township SD | Derry Township SD |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25 CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Hershey HS | Hershey MS |
|---|---|---|
| White | 66.5% | 61.7% |
| African American | 5.3% | 6.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9.4% | 10.6% |
| Asian | 14.6% | 17.0% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 3.8% | 4.0% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Hershey HS | Hershey MS |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 18 | — |
| Gifted Program | Yes | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | 262.5:1 | 247.3:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 31.5% | 25.1% |
| IDEA Students | — | — |
| In-School Suspensions | 42 | 30 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2023-24 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools Editorial.