ELIZABETHTOWN AREA SHS
Elizabethtown Area SHS is a public high school that is part of the Elizabethtown Area SD school district, located in Elizabethtown, PA with about 1,226 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 75 teachers, Elizabethtown Area SHS has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. 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.
Elizabethtown Area Senior High School (EASHS), located in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, serves as the primary secondary educational institution for the Elizabethtown Area School District. The school provides a comprehensive academic program designed to prepare students for post-secondary success, whether they are pursuing higher education, vocational training, or immediate entry into the workforce. The campus is known for fostering a supportive community atmosphere, emphasizing the district’s mission of empowering students to be life-long learners and responsible citizens.
Beyond its core curriculum, EASHS offers a robust variety of extracurricular opportunities, including diverse athletic programs, performing arts, and numerous student-led clubs. The school places a strong emphasis on technology integration and personalized learning, aiming to equip students with the critical thinking and digital literacy skills necessary for the modern world. With a focus on academic rigor and character development, Elizabethtown Area Senior High maintains a deep connection to its local community while striving to help each student reach their full individual potential.
For more information, contact Elizabethtown Area SHS at (717) 367-1533 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Elizabethtown, PA 17022-1713
(717) 367-1533
ELIZABETHTOWN AREA SHS is a public school in Elizabethtown, PA with about 1,226 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Pennsylvania
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Elizabethtown Area SD
- Total Students:
- 1,226
- Teachers:
- 75.72
- 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 1,226 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending ELIZABETHTOWN AREA SHS is predominantly White, representing about 88% of the student body.
- White
- 88.4%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 4.5%
- Two or more races
- 2.6%
- Black or African American
- 2.0%
- Asian
- 2.0%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.2%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.2%
- Female
- 48.1%
- Male
- 51.9%
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.