South Western SHS
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Hanover, Pennsylvania 17331 · South Western SD
#91 of 618 high schools in Pennsylvania
#1226 of 16,910 nationally
About South Western SHS
South Western SHS is a public high located in Hanover, in the South Western SD school district of Pennsylvania, United States. It caters for Grades 9–12. In 2025 it enrolled 1,380 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 80.3 out of 100, placing it in the top 10% of high schools in United States and 91st of 618 ranked high schools in Pennsylvania. Its strongest component is math proficiency (92th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (50th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 1,380.
There are 11 schools in Hanover; South Western SHS ranks 1st of 11 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against high schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)82%
- Reading proficiency (30%)83%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)34.8%
- Students per teacher (15%)15.0
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 South Western SHS by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 1,380
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 34.8%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 15.0
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 83%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 82%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near South Western SHS
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Emory H Markle MS
Hanover · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,046 students · 345 m away
Baresville El Sch
Hanover · Public elementary · Grades K–5
586 students · 1.8 km away
Hanover Street El Sch
Hanover · Public elementary · Grades K–4
269 students · 2.0 km away
Park Hills El Sch
Hanover · Public elementary · Grades K–5
572 students · 2.1 km away
West Manheim El Sch
Hanover · Public elementary · Grades K–5
538 students · 3.1 km away
Washington El Sch
Hanover · Public elementary · Grades K–4
213 students · 3.4 km away
Hanover SHS
Hanover · Public high · Grades 8–12
578 students · 3.5 km away
Hanover MS
Hanover · Public middle · Grades 5–8
636 students · 3.9 km away
Clearview El Sch
Hanover · Public elementary · Grades K–4
230 students · 3.9 km away
Conewago Twp El Sch
Hanover · Public elementary · Grades K–3
475 students · 4.9 km away
Similar schools
Public high schools in Pennsylvania with a comparable Enrollment.
Delaware Valley HS
Milford · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,380 students
Crestwood Secondary Campus
Mountain Top · Public high · Grades 7–12
1,379 students
Armstrong JSHS
Kittanning · Public high · Grades 7–12
1,374 students
Central Bucks HS-East
Doylestown · Public high · Grades 10–12
1,374 students
Pittsburgh Allderdice HS
Pittsburgh · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,386 students
Central Bucks HS-West
Doylestown · Public high · Grades 10–12
1,391 students
Frequently asked questions
Is South Western SHS a good school?
South Western SHS has a Success Index (US) of 80.3 out of 100 (Top 10% of high schools in United States) and ranks #91 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 South Western SHS rank in Pennsylvania?
South Western SHS ranks #91 of 618 high schools in Pennsylvania and #1226 of 16,910 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend South Western SHS?
South Western SHS had 1,380 students in 2025.
Is South Western SHS a elementary school or a high school?
South Western SHS is classified as a high covering Grades 9–12. It is a public school.
What other schools are near South Western SHS?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of South Western SHS; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.