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Hershey High School
Public High School
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Grade 9-12
550 Homestead Rd,
Hershey, PA
Derry Township School District
School Details
Student Teacher Ratio
12:1
Average SAT Score
1280
Average ACT Score
29
Math Proficiency
74%
Reading Proficiency
87%
Average GPA
3.72
Graduation Rate
91%
Niche Grade
A
A
A-
B+
B-
A-
A-
A-
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
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Average GPA
3.72
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Reading Proficiency
87%
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Math Proficiency
74%
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Teachers
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Student Teacher Ratio
12:1
Teachers
86
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Full Time Teachers
86
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Teachers in First or Second Year
9.2%
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College Prep
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Average SAT
1280
Math
640
Verbal
650
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Average ACT
29
Math
27
English
29
Reading
30
Science
28
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Number of AP Courses
18
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AP Pass Rate
81.2%
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AP Math Enrollment
Very High
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AP Science Enrollment
Very High
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Other AP Enrollment
Low
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Clubs and Activities
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Girls Athletic Participation
High
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Boys Athletic Participation
High
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GreatSchools Rating
Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating Details
Teachers and Staff
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Students Per Counselor
302:1
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Student Diversity
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Female
50.4%
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Male
49.6%
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White
68.5%
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Asian or Pacific Islander
14.6%
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Hispanic
8.3%
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Two or more races
4.3%
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Black
3.9%
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Native American
<1%
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Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
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School Rankings
#19
Best Public HS in Pennsylvania
#35
Best Public HS Teachers in Pennsylvania
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
397 Students
University of Pittsburgh
226 Students
Temple University
126 Students
Carnegie Mellon University
106 Students
University of Pennsylvania
105 Students
New York University
93 Students
Penn State Harrisburg
89 Students
Boston University
83 Students
Drexel University
78 Students
Millersville University of Pennsylvania
74 Students
What Students Want to Study
Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Biology
137 Students
Business
131 Students
Psychology
127 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies
75 Students
Computer Science
65 Students
Political Science and Government
57 Students
Nursing
52 Students
Marketing
50 Students
Finance
48 Students
Mechanical Engineering
39 Students
This School’s Reviews
Niche Reviews
7/15/2025
I recently came to this school and it completely changed my school experience. Everyone was so positive and welcoming to me amd made me feel comfortable when starting at Hershey High School. I suggest this school for everyone, having good education , great teachers and staff.
2/3/2025
I had a great experience in Hershey high school. I wish the counselors were more involved and we began college preparation earlier .
12/26/2024
It's a very safe place for students and I've never felt scared of going to school. The teachers are great as well as the academics taught.
GreatSchools Reviews
4/5/2026
As a former student, in terms of academics and availability of arts/humanities this school has some of the best opportunities around, with some exceptions in the more vocational learning courses. In terms of social support and resources for student assistance, this is where things lack. The disparit...
10/7/2023
Don’t expect any sort of compassion from the administration of this school. Their goal seems to be to maintain the appearance of excellence without addressing the needs of individual students. There are other schools in the area that do a much better job of that.
1/25/2013
I graduated from Hershey High School and I wouldn't have had it any other way. I was NOT spoiled, snotty or rich and I still enjoyed every second I spent at this school. I didn't appreciate the education I received until I began college and saw my peers who were not as fortunate as I was to attend s...
3/18/2012
I rated this School purely on the academics. The Kids that go to the school are spoiled, snotty and have their little "cliques" to which new kids entering have a hard time adjusting & making friends. These kids need to realize that Mommy and Daddy didn't always have money to throw away on them, they...
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Map
Attendance Zone
List Price Range
$263K - $2.2M
Homes For Sale
22
Average Home Value
$471,299
Median Lot Size
11,325 Sq Ft
% Renters
48%
Average Household Income
$100,740
% of College Grads
49.7%
Median Age
39
Average House Size
2,094 Sq Ft
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
$1,150 - $2,060 per month
- Briarcrest Gardens Townhomes & Apartments
- 1 - 3 Beds
- 1-2 Baths
- 650+ Sq Ft
- 999 Briarcrest Dr
- Hershey, PA
$1,716 - $2,302 per month
- Hershey Heights
- 1 - 3 Beds
- 1-2 Baths
- 840+ Sq Ft
- 2151 Gramercy Place
- Hummelstown, PA
$1,425 - $1,900 per month
- The Residences of Hershey
- 1 - 2 Beds
- 1-2 Baths
- 831+ Sq Ft
- 526 Middletown Rd
- Hummelstown, PA
$1,500 - $3,000 per month
- Suites On Chocolate
- 1 - 3 Beds
- 1-2 Baths
- 50+ Sq Ft
- 1428 E Chocolate Ave
- Hershey, PA
$1,995 per month
- 29 Sterling Court (Hershey Med Center)
- 2 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,700 Sq Ft
- 29 Sterling Ct
- Hershey, PA
$1,020 - $2,450 per month
- Alpine Heights at Hershey
- 1 - 3 Beds
- 1-2 Baths
- 688+ Sq Ft
- 870D Rhue Haus Ln
- Hummelstown, PA
$2,150 per month
- Condo for Rent
- 2 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,369 Sq Ft
- 726 Whitetail Dr
- Unit 726
- Hummelstown, PA
Additional Schools in the Area
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Choice Schools
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- 6th to 12th
- Public
- Pre-K to 12th
- Private
- Pre-K to 12th
- Private
Parks in this Area
Fort Hershey Playground
Alumni Memorial Grove
Brookside Park
Tanger Outlets Playground
Derry Twp Parks
Additional Neighborhoods in this Area
Palmdale
Small community feel with a gorgeous country club near Hershey's Chocolate World
Hummelstown
A charming small town between Pennsylvania's state capital and Hersheypark
North Londonderry
Rural and suburban homes surrounding the populous borough of Palmyra
Skyline View
Suburban homes with quick drives to Harrisburg and Hersehypark
South Londonderry
Sprawling Lebanon County township comprising Campbelltown, Mount Gretna and I-76
Hershey High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Hershey, PA, in the Hershey neighborhood, and is served by the Derry Township School District in Pennsylvania. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 1,050 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 12:1. Academic records show that 74% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 87% are proficient in reading. Hershey High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 10 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.72, the graduation rate is 91%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1280 and an ACT score of 29. The average home value in this area is $471,299. Discover additional schools in the area, like Elizabeth Z Price Elementary School, Milton Hershey School, The Vista School, and more. Learn more about what Hershey has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Hershey High School.