GARDEN SPOT SHS
Garden Spot SHS is a public high school that is part of the Eastern Lancaster County SD school district, located in New Holland, PA with about 1,044 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 68 teachers, Garden Spot SHS has a student/teacher ratio of about 15:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
Garden Spot Senior High School, located in New Holland, Pennsylvania, serves as the primary high school for the Eastern Lancaster County School District. Situated in the heart of Pennsylvania’s Amish Country, the school is known for fostering a close-knit, community-focused educational environment. The institution offers a comprehensive academic program that includes a wide array of core subjects, Advanced Placement (AP) courses, and dual-enrollment opportunities, designed to prepare students for both higher education and various career paths.
Beyond the classroom, Garden Spot High School is highly regarded for its robust extracurricular offerings, which include a strong athletic program, competitive marching band, theater productions, and various student-led clubs. The school places a significant emphasis on vocational and technical training through its partnership with the Lancaster County Career & Technology Center, allowing students to gain specialized skills in trade-based fields. With a commitment to "Spartan Pride," the school focuses on developing well-rounded students who are prepared to contribute positively to their local community and the broader world.
For more information, contact Garden Spot SHS at (717) 354-1555 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
New Holland, PA 17557-0609
(717) 354-1555
GARDEN SPOT SHS is a public school in New Holland, PA with about 1,044 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Pennsylvania
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Eastern Lancaster County SD
- Total Students:
- 1,044
- Teachers:
- 68.01
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 1,044 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending GARDEN SPOT SHS is predominantly White, representing about 84% of the student body.
- White
- 84.1%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 7.9%
- Asian
- 3.6%
- Black or African American
- 2.6%
- Two or more races
- 1.3%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.3%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.2%
- Female
- 46.4%
- Male
- 53.6%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.