Top Rankings
Gettysburg Area School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,778 students in Gettysburg Area School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
Public Schools in Gettysburg Area School District have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 64% (versus the 55% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public school average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (PA)
# Schools
5 Schools
2,936 Schools
# Students
2,778 Students
1,671,975 Students
# Teachers
214 Teachers
121,966 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
District Rank
Gettysburg Area School District, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 679 school districts in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 92% has decreased from 93% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#140 out of 684 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
64%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
65%
57%
Graduation Rate
92%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.43
0.58
# American Indian Students
5 Students
3,031 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
59 Students
75,313 Students
% Asian Students
2%
5%
# Hispanic Students
412 Students
239,410 Students
% Hispanic Students
15%
14%
# Black Students
117 Students
239,621 Students
% Black Students
4%
14%
# White Students
2,062 Students
1,028,296 Students
% White Students
74%
62%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
1,423 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
121 Students
85,601 Students
% of Two or more races Students
5%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
7,645
# Students in K Grade:
143
115,927
# Students in 1st Grade:
185
124,827
# Students in 2nd Grade:
178
119,582
# Students in 3rd Grade:
198
124,107
# Students in 4th Grade:
192
124,674
# Students in 5th Grade:
176
125,645
# Students in 6th Grade:
187
127,758
# Students in 7th Grade:
254
129,446
# Students in 8th Grade:
238
132,568
# Students in 9th Grade:
268
144,673
# Students in 10th Grade:
278
138,290
# Students in 11th Grade:
250
128,529
# Students in 12th Grade:
231
128,304
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $23,896 is higher than the state median of $23,649. The school district revenue/student has grown by 13% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $24,570 is higher than the state median of $23,073. The school district spending/student has grown by 25% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$66 MM
$39,541 MM
Spending
$68 MM
$38,578 MM
Revenue / Student
$23,896
$23,649
Spending / Student
$24,570
$23,073
Best Gettysburg Area School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Gettysburg Area High School
Magnet School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1130 Old Harrisburg Rd
Gettysburg, PA 17325
(717) 334-6254
Gettysburg, PA 17325
(717) 334-6254
Grades: 9-12
| 1,024 students
Rank: #22.
James Gettys Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
898 Biglerville Rd
Gettysburg, PA 17325
(717) 334-6254
Gettysburg, PA 17325
(717) 334-6254
Grades: K-5
| 331 students
Rank: #33.
Gettysburg Area Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
37 Lefever St
Gettysburg, PA 17325
(717) 334-6254
Gettysburg, PA 17325
(717) 334-6254
Grades: 6-8
| 682 students
Rank: #44.
Franklin Twp Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
870 Old Route 30
Cashtown, PA 17310
(717) 334-6254
Cashtown, PA 17310
(717) 334-6254
Grades: K-5
| 369 students
Rank: #55.
Lincoln Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
98 Lefever Street
Gettysburg, PA 17325
(717) 334-6254
Gettysburg, PA 17325
(717) 334-6254
Grades: K-5
| 372 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Gettysburg Area School District?
Gettysburg Area School District manages 5 public schools serving 2,778 students.
What is the rank of Gettysburg Area School District?
Gettysburg Area School District is ranked #139 out of 679 school districts in Pennsylvania (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Pennsylvania school districts for: Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Gettysburg Area School District?
74% of Gettysburg Area School District students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Gettysburg Area School District?
Gettysburg Area School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 14:1.
What is Gettysburg Area School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $24,570 is higher than the state median of $23,073. The school district spending/student has grown by 25% over four school years.
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