SOUTH WESTERN SHS
South Western SHS is a public high school that is part of the South Western SD school district, located in Hanover, PA with about 1,225 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 83 teachers, South Western SHS has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. 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.
South Western Senior High School, located in Hanover, Pennsylvania, is the primary secondary institution within the South Western School District. Serving students in grades 9 through 12, the school is committed to fostering an environment of academic excellence, personal growth, and community engagement. The campus offers a comprehensive curriculum that includes a wide array of core academic subjects, Advanced Placement (AP) courses, and elective programs designed to prepare students for both higher education and the workforce.
Beyond the classroom, South Western Senior High School places a strong emphasis on student development through diverse extracurricular opportunities. The school supports a variety of athletic teams, performing arts programs, and student-led clubs, encouraging students to pursue their interests and develop leadership skills. By maintaining a focus on both academic achievement and character development, the school strives to prepare its graduates to be productive, responsible citizens in an evolving global society.
For more information, contact South Western SHS at (717) 633-4807 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Hanover, PA 17331-4212
(717) 633-4807
SOUTH WESTERN SHS is a public school in Hanover, PA with about 1,225 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Pennsylvania
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- South Western SD
- Total Students:
- 1,225
- Teachers:
- 83.71
- 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 1,225 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending SOUTH WESTERN SHS is predominantly White, representing about 88% of the student body.
- White
- 88.5%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 3.5%
- Black or African American
- 3.4%
- Asian
- 2.9%
- Two or more races
- 1.5%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.2%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.1%
- 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.