South Western SHS

hs.swsd.k12.pa.us/

1,299 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

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.

1,299

Total Students

85.5

Full-Time Teachers

15.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for South Western SHS
Demographic	Student Count
White	1,066
Hispanic	83
Black	73
Asian	29
Two or More	47
American Indian	1

White
1,066 (82.1 %)
Hispanic
83 (6.4 %)
Black
73 (5.6 %)
Two or More
47 (3.6 %)
Asian
29 (2.2 %)
American Indian
1 (0.1 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	South Western SD
Phone:	(717)633-4807
Website:	http://hs.swsd.k12.pa.us/
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,299
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	85.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 335

Grade 10 337

Grade 11 305

Grade 12 322