At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available
State avg: 413
1,079
Total Enrollment
State avg: 70%
24%-45.8pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
13.0:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
9–12
Grade Span
High
Level
Overview
Hershey HS is a public high serving grades 9–12 in Hershey, Pennsylvania. The school enrolls 1,079 students. It is part of the Derry Township SD district.
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Pennsylvania state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Strengths
Smaller-than-average class sizes
13:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)
Serves a relatively affluent student body
24% free/reduced-lunch eligibility (below 70% state average)
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School Type—
LevelHigh
Grade Span9–12
DistrictDerry Township SD
County42043
CityHershey
ZIP17033
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID420759004801
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment1,079
White68.5%
Hispanic / Latino8.3%
Black / African American3.9%
Asian14.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
Two or More Races4.3%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
White
68.5%
Hispanic
8.3%
Black
3.9%
Asian
14.6%
Two+
4.3%
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Equity & Title I
In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.