Gettysburg Area HS
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Gettysburg, Pennsylvania 17325 · Gettysburg Area SD
#151 of 618 high schools in Pennsylvania
#2018 of 16,910 nationally
About Gettysburg Area HS
Gettysburg Area HS is a public high located in Gettysburg, in the Gettysburg Area SD school district of Pennsylvania, United States. It caters for Grades 9–12. In 2025 it enrolled 1,069 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 75.6 out of 100, placing it in the top 25% of high schools in United States and 151st of 618 ranked high schools in Pennsylvania. Its strongest component is reading proficiency (89th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (54th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 1,069.
There are 6 schools in Gettysburg; Gettysburg Area HS ranks 1st of 6 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against high schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)72%
- Reading proficiency (30%)84%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)44.2%
- Students per teacher (15%)14.4
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Gettysburg Area HS by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 1,069
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 44.2%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 14.4
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 84%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 72%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Gettysburg Area HS
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
James Gettys El Sch
Gettysburg · Public elementary · Grades K–5
334 students · 1.3 km away
Vida CS
Gettysburg · Charter elementary · Grades K–6
251 students · 1.7 km away
Lincoln El Sch
Gettysburg · Public elementary · Grades K–5
393 students · 3.0 km away
Gettysburg Area MS
Gettysburg · Public middle · Grades 6–8
646 students · 3.0 km away
Gettysburg Montessori CS
Gettysburg · Charter elementary · Grades K–6
281 students · 6.5 km away
Biglerville El Sch
Biglerville · Public elementary · Grades K–3
421 students · 7.8 km away
Biglerville HS
Biglerville · Public high · Grades 9–12
535 students · 9.3 km away
Upper Adams MS
Biglerville · Public middle · Grades 7–8
242 students · 9.3 km away
Upper Adams Intrmdt Sch
Arendtsville · Public middle · Grades 4–6
361 students · 10 km away
Franklin Twp El Sch
Cashtown · Public elementary · Grades K–5
340 students · 11 km away
Similar schools
Public high schools in Pennsylvania with a comparable Enrollment.
Kiski Area HS
Vandergrift · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,075 students
Upper Moreland HS
Willow Grove · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,077 students
Red Land SHS
Lewisberry · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,061 students
Interboro SHS
Prospect Park · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,079 students
Lower Dauphin HS
Hummelstown · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,057 students
Pittston Area SHS
Pittston · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,055 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Gettysburg Area HS a good school?
Gettysburg Area HS has a Success Index (US) of 75.6 out of 100 (Top 25% of high schools in United States) and ranks #151 of 618 in Pennsylvania. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Gettysburg Area HS rank in Pennsylvania?
Gettysburg Area HS ranks #151 of 618 high schools in Pennsylvania and #2018 of 16,910 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Gettysburg Area HS?
Gettysburg Area HS had 1,069 students in 2025.
Is Gettysburg Area HS a elementary school or a high school?
Gettysburg Area HS is classified as a high covering Grades 9–12. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Gettysburg Area HS?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Gettysburg Area HS; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.