HEMPFIELD SHS
Hempfield SHS is a public high school that is part of the Hempfield SD school district, located in Landisville, PA with about 2,170 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 140 teachers, Hempfield 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.
Hempfield Senior High School, located in Landisville, Pennsylvania, serves as the flagship secondary institution for the Hempfield School District. It provides a comprehensive educational environment for students in grades 10 through 12, focusing on academic rigor, personal growth, and college and career readiness. The school is well-regarded for its wide array of academic offerings, ranging from robust Advanced Placement (AP) courses to specialized vocational and technical programs, ensuring that students with diverse interests and post-graduation goals are well-supported.
Beyond the classroom, Hempfield Senior High School places a strong emphasis on extracurricular engagement, offering a vast selection of athletic teams, fine arts programs, and student-led clubs. The school’s culture is deeply rooted in community spirit and academic excellence, aimed at preparing students to become productive, responsible citizens. By balancing high academic expectations with a supportive social environment, the school maintains a strong reputation for fostering student success and preparing graduates for the challenges of higher education and the workforce.
For more information, contact Hempfield SHS at (717) 898-5510 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Landisville, PA 17538-1220
(717) 898-5510
http://www.hempfieldsd.org/hhs
HEMPFIELD SHS is a public school in Landisville, PA with about 2,170 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Pennsylvania
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Hempfield SD
- Total Students:
- 2,170
- Teachers:
- 140.98
- 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 2,170 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending HEMPFIELD SHS is predominantly White, representing about 75% of the student body.
- White
- 75.2%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 13.8%
- Asian
- 4.6%
- Black or African American
- 4.4%
- Two or more races
- 1.8%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.2%
- Female
- 48.9%
- Male
- 51.1%
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.