Serving 1,024 students in grades 9-12, Gettysburg Area High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 75-79% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 67% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,024 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 26%
- Graduation Rate: 92% (Top 50% in PA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 67% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 54% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Gettysburg Area High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
School Overview
Gettysburg Area High School's student population of 1,024 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 79 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,024 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
79 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Gettysburg Area High School ranks within the top 20% of all 2,733 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Gettysburg Area High School is 0.43, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#408 out of 2733 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
67%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
57%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
5%
Hispanic
16%
14%
Black
5%
14%
White
74%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
92%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
35%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Gettysburg Area High School's ranking?
Gettysburg Area High School is ranked #408 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Gettysburg Area High School often compared to?
Gettysburg Area High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Littlestown Sr. High School, New Oxford Sr. High School, Fairfield Area High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
75-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% PA state average), while 67% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Gettysburg Area High School?
The graduation rate of Gettysburg Area High School is 92%, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 87%.
How many students attend Gettysburg Area High School?
1,024 students attend Gettysburg Area High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Gettysburg Area High School students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Gettysburg Area High School?
Gettysburg Area High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Gettysburg Area High School offer ?
Gettysburg Area High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Gettysburg Area High School part of?
Gettysburg Area High School is part of Gettysburg Area School District.
School Reviews
5 11/17/2009
Great School, didn't realize the difference compared to other schools until we moved. A school that does the most with its tax dollars.
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