How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Littlestown SHS | South Western SHS |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Littlestown, PA | Hanover, PA |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | high | high |
| Enrollment | 532 | 1,380 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 11.3:1 | 15:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 30.6% | 31.5% |
| 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 | Littlestown SHS | South Western SHS |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $17,007 | $15,881 |
| District | Littlestown Area SD | South Western SD |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Littlestown SHS | South Western SHS |
|---|---|---|
| White | 91.4% | 80.9% |
| African American | 0.9% | 7.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4.7% | 7.0% |
| Asian | 0.8% | 1.7% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Multiracial | 2.1% | 2.6% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Littlestown SHS | South Western SHS |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 15 | 12 |
| Gifted Program | Yes | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | 203:1 | 255:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 24.9% | 19.3% |
| IDEA Students | - | - |
| In-School Suspensions | 34 | 105 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 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.