Gettysburg Area High School

Gettysburg Area High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
1130 Old Harrisburg Rd,  Gettysburg, PA
Gettysburg Area School District
3.8
3.8
1,043 Students
B+
Niche Grade

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Average SAT Score
1220
Average ACT Score
25
Math Proficiency
57%
Reading Proficiency
66%
Average GPA
3.57
Graduation Rate
90%

Niche Grade

B
Academics
B
Teachers
B-
College Prep
B-
Administration
C+
Resources/Facilities
B
Clubs and Activities
B
Sports
A-
Food
Source: Niche
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.57
Reading Proficiency
66%
Math Proficiency
57%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Teachers
74
Full Time Teachers
74
Teachers in First or Second Year
2.5%
College Prep
Average SAT
1220
Math
610
Verbal
610
Average ACT
25
Math
24
English
25
Reading
25
Science
24
Number of AP Courses
22
AP Pass Rate
71.3%
AP Math Enrollment
High
AP Science Enrollment
High
Other AP Enrollment
Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
High
Boys Athletic Participation
High

GreatSchools Rating

Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
340:1

Student Diversity

Male
53.4%
Female
46.6%
White
74.1%
Hispanic
15.7%
Black
4.9%
Two or more races
3.2%
Asian or Pacific Islander
1.9%
Native American
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
IB Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
Penn State 147 Students
University of Pittsburgh 114 Students
Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania 105 Students
Temple University 72 Students
Millersville University of Pennsylvania 52 Students
University of Pennsylvania 50 Students
York College of Pennsylvania 50 Students
West Chester University of Pennsylvania 48 Students
Gettysburg College 47 Students
Commonwealth University - Bloomsburg 46 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 67 Students
Psychology 66 Students
Biology 62 Students
Nursing 44 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 37 Students
Computer Science 25 Students
Political Science and Government 23 Students
Engineering 22 Students
Chemistry 21 Students
Environmental Science 21 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.8 154 Reviews
5.0 Sophomore
2/7/2025
I like the diversity of the classes, and how there are many options open to everyone. I liket the offered classes, and the CHS classes, this allows me to get ahead in my education. There isn't much not to like adside from the food.
5.0 Senior
12/16/2024
The people are very respectful and understandable with different people from different religions and cultures. Overall my experience is going great.
5.0 Sophomore
3/2/2024
Gettysburg High School offers a wide variety of different classes to their students. All of the teachers, I've experienced, were supportive and wanted to see their students succeed. Great place to get an education before college, and also offer many college classes with the school.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.8 4 Reviews
1.0 parent
6/30/2026
The high school experience for my granddaughter was not good . They hire long term subs for teaching positions who are there for a pay check . No one truly overseeing. So the kids are not taught , barely supervised. My granddaughter disliked it so much , she cried when I ask if she wanted a school r...
4.0 other
8/24/2025
During my time at this school I met amazing friends and great teachers.
5.0 other
8/25/2009
5.0 student
5/30/2008

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Gettysburg Area High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Gettysburg, PA and is served by the Gettysburg Area School District in Pennsylvania. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 1,043 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 14:1. Academic records show that 57% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 66% are proficient in reading. Gettysburg Area High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 8 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.57, the graduation rate is 90%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1220 and an ACT score of 25. Discover additional schools in the area, like Adams County Technical Institute, Adams County Christian Academy, Gettysburg Area Middle School, and more. Learn more about what Gettysburg has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Gettysburg Area High School.

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