Hempfield Sr. High School

200 Stanley Ave
Landisville, PA 17538
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 20%
Serving 2,268 students in grades 9-12, Hempfield Sr. High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 74% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 32% 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: 2,268 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 32%
  • : 95% (Top 30% in PA)
  • : Top 20%
  • : 60-64% (Top 20%)
  • : 74% (Top 20%)
  • : 64% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Hempfield Sr. High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:

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School Overview

Hempfield Sr. High School's student population of 2,268 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 139 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
2,268 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
139 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Hempfield Sr. 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 Hempfield Sr. High School is 0.50, 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.
This School
State Level (PA)
#439 out of 2733 schools
(Top 20%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Hempfield Sr. High School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
60-64%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Hempfield Sr. High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
74%
55%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Hempfield Sr. High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
64%
57%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Hempfield Sr. High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
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American Indian
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Asian
4%
5%
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Hispanic
18%
14%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Hempfield Sr. High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
7%
14%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Hempfield Sr. High School and the percentage of Black public school students in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
68%
62%
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Hawaiian
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Two or more races
3%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Hempfield Sr. High School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Hempfield Sr. High School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Pennsylvania.
0.50
This chart displays the diversity score of Hempfield Sr. High School and the public school average diversity score of Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
95%
87%
This chart displays graduation rate of Hempfield Sr. High School and public school graduation rate of Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
32%
54%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Hempfield Sr. High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
2%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Hempfield Sr. High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Hempfield Sr. High School's ranking?
Hempfield Sr. High School is ranked #439 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Hempfield Sr. High School often compared to?
Hempfield Sr. High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Manheim Twp High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% PA state average), while 74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Hempfield Sr. High School?
The graduation rate of Hempfield Sr. High School is 95%, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 87%.
How many students attend Hempfield Sr. High School?
2,268 students attend Hempfield Sr. High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Hempfield Sr. High School students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Black, 4% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hempfield Sr. High School?
Hempfield Sr. High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Hempfield Sr. High School offer ?
Hempfield Sr. High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Hempfield Sr. High School part of?
Hempfield Sr. High School is part of Hempfield School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 2,268 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 32%
  • : 95% (Top 30%)
  • : Top 20%
  • : 60-64% (Top 20%)
  • : 74% (Top 20%)
  • : 64% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

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