- Enrollment
- 1,046
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Hanover, PA
South Western Shs
Federal NCES profile for South Western Shs, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 422247004608
👥 S:T ratio 35
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 45
📋 Attendance 47
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
South Western Shs earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 86% of Pennsylvania schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Pennsylvania.
- #1 of 11
- public schools in Hanover · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 16.2:1
- large classes for Pennsylvania
- 28.6%
- free-lunch eligible
South Western Shs has class sizes larger than 86% of Pennsylvania schools. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, South Western Shs ranks #1 of 11 public schools in Hanover, PA.
School address
District: South Western Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 422247004608 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+57 students YoY
South Western Shs held near 1,356 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+57 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 85.5 → 96.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+57 students YoY 422247004608 · Hanover, PA High · MID · TRAD
1,380 enr · 16.2:1 · 28.6% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: Emory H Markle Ms (1,046 students)
South Western Shs held near 1,356 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+57 headcount). Teacher FTE added 85.5 → 96.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
South Western Shs in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
South Western Shs
1,380 students
- Emory H Markle
Emory H Markle Ms
1,046 students
- Baresville El
Baresville El Sch
586 students
- Park Hills El
Park Hills El Sch
572 students
- West Manheim E 538
West Manheim El Sch
538 students
- Manheim El Sch 256
Manheim El Sch
256 students
What this shows South Western Shs reports 1,380 students on the CCD universe file.
How South Western Shs compares
South Western Shs 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 | 16.2:1 | ▲ 19% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 28.6% | ▼ 51% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,380 | top 4% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.2:1
Leaner classes than 36% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,380
Bigger than 95% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
28.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 51% 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
16.2:1
students per teacher
- 19% above state mean
Top 86% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 14% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
21.1%
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
$15,881
per pupil, district-wide
- below Pennsylvania avg of $18,725
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors5.0 FTE
Per 276 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
105
in-school suspensions + 85 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 13.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 11 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 80.9%
African American 7.4%
Hispanic or Latino 7.0%
Two or More 2.6%
Asian 1.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 80.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 33.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 33.4, South Western Shs is less mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 12
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for South Western Sd reports $15,881 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How South Western Shs Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emory H Markle Ms | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Baresville El Sch | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Park Hills El Sch | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| West Manheim El Sch | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Manheim El Sch | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to South Western Shs's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 586
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 572
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 538
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 256
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
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 (~1,380 students)
Frequently asked questions about South Western Shs
How many students attend South Western Shs?
South Western Shs has 1,380 students enrolled. It is a high school in Hanover, PA. CCD year-over-year: 1,299 (2022-23) → 1,356 (2023-24), nearly flat (+57).
What is the student-teacher ratio at South Western Shs?
The student-teacher ratio at South Western Shs is 16.2:1, which is 19% higher than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 3% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at South Western Shs?
28.6% of students at South Western Shs are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of South Western Shs?
The largest demographic group at South Western Shs is White at 80.9% of enrollment, in Hanover, PA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for South Western Shs?
South Western Shs has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (higher 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 South Western Shs rank among public schools in Hanover?
By Resource Investment Index, South Western Shs ranks #1 of 11 public schools in Hanover, 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 Hanover on the city page.
What other schools are in South Western Sd?
Besides South Western Shs, South Western Sd also operates Emory H Markle Ms (1,046 students), Baresville El Sch (586 students), and Park Hills El Sch (572 students). See the South Western Sd district page for the complete list.