Garden Spot SHS

926 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

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.

926

Total Students

68.6

Full-Time Teachers

13.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Garden Spot SHS
Demographic	Student Count
White	718
Hispanic	116
Black	22
Asian	35
Two or More	32
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	1

White
718 (77.5 %)
Hispanic
116 (12.5 %)
Asian
35 (3.8 %)
Two or More
32 (3.5 %)
Black
22 (2.4 %)
American Indian
2 (0.2 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Eastern Lancaster County SD
Phone:	(717)354-1555
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	926
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	68.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.5
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 6 1

Grade 7 1

Grade 8 3

Grade 9 246

Grade 10 243

Grade 11 224

Grade 12 208