- Enrollment
- 742
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Hershey, PA
Hershey Hs
Federal NCES profile for Hershey Hs, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 420759004801
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 48
📋 Attendance 21
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hershey Hs earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Pennsylvania median.
- #3 of 6
- public schools in Hershey · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13:1
- students per teacher
- 21.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Hershey Hs has class sizes near the Pennsylvania median. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hershey Hs ranks #3 of 6 public schools in Hershey, PA.
School address
District: Derry Township Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 420759004801 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-14 students YoY
Hershey Hs held near 1,079 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-14 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 81.8 → 83.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-14 students YoY 420759004801 · Hershey, PA High · MID · TRAD
1,050 enr · 13:1 · 21.0% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Hershey Ms (742 students)
Hershey Hs held near 1,079 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-14 headcount). Teacher FTE added 81.8 → 83.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Hershey Hs in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Hershey Hs
1,050 students
- Hershey Ms
Hershey Ms
742 students
- Hershey Intrmd
Hershey Intrmd El Sch
479 students
- Hershey Primar
Hershey Primary El Sch
427 students
- Hershey Early
Hershey Early Childhood Ctr
420 students
What this shows Hershey Hs reports 1,050 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hershey Hs compares
Hershey Hs held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Pennsylvania and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13:1 | ▼ 4% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 21.0% | ▼ 64% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,050 | top 9% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13:1
Leaner classes than 67% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
1,050
Bigger than 92% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
21.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 64% below the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
13:1
students per teacher
- 4% below state mean
Top 44% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 56% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
31.5%
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
$19,560
per pupil, district-wide
- above Pennsylvania avg of $18,725
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 263 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
42
in-school suspensions + 39 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 66.5%
Asian 14.6%
Hispanic or Latino 9.4%
African American 5.3%
Two or More 3.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 66.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 52.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 52.3, Hershey Hs is more mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 18
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Derry Township Sd reports $19,560 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Hershey Hs Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hershey Ms | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hershey Intrmd El Sch | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hershey Primary El Sch | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hershey Early Childhood Ctr | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hershey Hs's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 479
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 427
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 420
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~1,050 students)
Frequently asked questions about Hershey Hs
How many students attend Hershey Hs?
Hershey Hs has 1,050 students enrolled. It is a high school in Hershey, PA. CCD year-over-year: 1,093 (2022-23) → 1,079 (2023-24), nearly flat (-14).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hershey Hs?
The student-teacher ratio at Hershey Hs is 13:1, which is 4% lower than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 17% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Hershey Hs?
21.0% of students at Hershey Hs are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hershey Hs?
The largest demographic group at Hershey Hs is White at 66.5% of enrollment, in Hershey, PA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 52.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hershey Hs?
Hershey Hs has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Hershey Hs rank among public schools in Hershey?
By Resource Investment Index, Hershey Hs ranks #3 of 6 public schools in Hershey, 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 Hershey on the city page.
What other schools are in Derry Township Sd?
Besides Hershey Hs, Derry Township Sd also operates Hershey Ms (742 students), Hershey Intrmd El Sch (479 students), and Hershey Primary El Sch (427 students). See the Derry Township Sd district page for the complete list.