Enrollment
1,069
Pennsylvania · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Gettysburg, PA
Gettysburg Area Hs
Federal NCES profile for Gettysburg Area Hs, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 54/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 421071006271
👥 S:T ratio 45
📚 AP courses 100
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 29
📋 Attendance 26
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Gettysburg Area Hs earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Pennsylvania median.
- #5 of 6
- public schools in Gettysburg · Resource Index
- 54
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.7:1
- students per teacher
- 34.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Gettysburg Area Hs has class sizes near the Pennsylvania median. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Gettysburg Area Hs ranks #5 of 6 public schools in Gettysburg, PA.
School address
District: Gettysburg Area Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 421071006271 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
78.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.7:1
vs 13.6:1 Pennsylvania avg
+1% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
34.7%
vs 58.1% Pennsylvania avg
-40% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Gettysburg Area Hs compares with Pennsylvania and U.S. medians
What stands out at Gettysburg Area Hs
Gettysburg Area Hs is a large high school in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, enrolling 1,069 students.
At 13.7:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Pennsylvania median, within a few percentage points of the 13.6:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 34.7% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Pennsylvania, bigger than 92% of state schools at 1,069 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,889 scored Pennsylvania schools.
Among 271 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Pennsylvania schools statewide, it ranks #204, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (71%) and Hispanic or Latino (18%) (diversity index 46/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 22 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 356 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 29.5% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Gettysburg's high schools, it stands alongside Adams County Technical Institute (5 students): Gettysburg Area Hs is larger than that campus by headcount.
Gettysburg Area Sd also operates Gettysburg Area Ms (646 students) and Lincoln El Sch (393 students) alongside Gettysburg Area Hs.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Gettysburg Area Hs compares
Gettysburg Area Hs on the metrics families compare, against Pennsylvania and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.7:1 | ▲ 1% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 34.7% | ▼ 40% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,069 | top 8% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.7:1
Leaner classes than 60% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,069
Bigger than 92% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
34.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 40% below the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
13.7:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 57% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 43% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
29.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$19,451
per pupil, district-wide
- above Pennsylvania avg of $17,970
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 356 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
76
in-school suspensions + 31 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 71.3%
Hispanic or Latino 17.7%
African American 4.7%
Two or More 4.0%
Asian 2.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 71.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 45.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 45.6, Gettysburg Area Hs is more mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 22
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Gettysburg Area Sd, which includes Gettysburg Area Hs.
$19,451
Per student
+8%
vs Pennsylvania
Avg $17,970
+17%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 64.9%
State 26.8%
Federal 8.3%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Gettysburg Area Hs Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gettysburg Area Ms | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lincoln El Sch | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Franklin Twp El Sch | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| James Gettys El Sch | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Gettysburg Area Hs's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 646
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 393
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 340
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 334
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
Similar high schools in Gettysburg
1 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Pennsylvania, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~1,069 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.7:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Gettysburg Area Hs
How many students attend Gettysburg Area Hs?
Gettysburg Area Hs has 1,069 students enrolled. It is a high school in Gettysburg, PA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Gettysburg Area Hs?
The student-teacher ratio at Gettysburg Area Hs is 13.7:1, which is 1% higher than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 13% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Gettysburg Area Hs?
34.7% of students at Gettysburg Area Hs are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Gettysburg Area Hs?
The largest demographic group at Gettysburg Area Hs is White at 71.3% of enrollment, in Gettysburg, PA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Gettysburg Area Hs?
Gettysburg Area Hs has a Resource Investment Index of 54/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Gettysburg Area Hs rank among public schools in Gettysburg?
By Resource Investment Index, Gettysburg Area Hs ranks #5 of 6 public schools in Gettysburg, PA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Gettysburg on the city page.
Is Gettysburg Area Hs a good school?
Gettysburg Area Hs earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Pennsylvania median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Gettysburg Area Sd?
Besides Gettysburg Area Hs, Gettysburg Area Sd also operates Gettysburg Area Ms (646 students), Lincoln El Sch (393 students), and Franklin Twp El Sch (340 students). See the Gettysburg Area Sd district page for the complete list.
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