Gettysburg Area High School

Summary:

Gettysburg Area High School is a public high school located in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, serving 1,024 students in grades 9-12. The school is part of the Gettysburg Area School District, which is ranked 238 out of 610 districts in the state and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Gettysburg Area High School consistently performs well academically, with higher proficiency rates on the Keystone Exams compared to the state average in Algebra I, Biology, and Literature. In 2023-2024, the school had a 52.5% proficiency rate in Algebra I, 62% in Biology, and 70.5% in Literature, all significantly higher than the state averages. The school also performs particularly well for certain student subgroups, ranking 77th out of 274 Pennsylvania high schools for Hispanic students and 132nd out of 595 for White students. Gettysburg Area High School maintains a high four-year graduation rate, ranging from 87% to 92.2% over the past few years, and a low dropout rate, ranging from 0.5% to 1.6%.

Compared to nearby high schools, such as Spring Grove Area High School, South Western Senior High School, and Hanover Senior High School, Gettysburg Area High School generally outperforms them in academic metrics. Additionally, the school has a higher per-student spending, ranging from $16,246 to $19,026 over the past few years, and a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 12.6 to 13, which may contribute to its strong academic performance. However, the school should continue to monitor and address any performance gaps among its diverse student population to ensure equitable outcomes for all.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 1130 Old Harrisburg Rd
       Gettysburg, PA  17325-8548


(717) 334-6254

District: Gettysburg Area School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
170th of 686 Pennsylvania High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $19,026 Help


Feeder schools for Gettysburg Area High School:

Elementary:    Franklin Township Elementary School
    James Gettys Elementary School
    Lincoln Elementary School
Middle:    Gettysburg Area Middle School

Student/teacher ratio:  13.5 Help
Number of students:  1,043

Racial breakdown:

White:
71.8%
Hispanic:
17.2%
African American:
5.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  45.3% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Gettysburg Area High School ranks better than 75.2% of high schools in Pennsylvania. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 73.44. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Gettysburg Area High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (71.8%), Hispanic (17.2%), African American (5%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 45.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Gettysburg Area High School is 13.5. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Gettysburg Area High School is $19,026.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Gettysburg Area High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Gettysburg Area High School 170th of 686 Pennsylvania public high schools. (See Gettysburg Area High School in the ranking list.)

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Gettysburg Area School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Gettysburg Area School District 238th of 610 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Gettysburg Area High School

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Rank History for all students at Gettysburg Area High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 55.36 311th 583 46.7%
2004 63.50 244th 590 58.6%
2005 54.39 324th 593 45.4%
2006 39.84 448th 604 25.8%
2007 49.08 396th 615 35.6%
2008 41.46 442nd 621 28.8%
2009 64.75 232nd 632 63.3%
2010 51.16 384th 649 40.8%
2011 48.30 424th 660 35.8%
2012 64.32 266th 664 59.9%
2013 70.71 154th 591 73.9%
2014 74.77 120th 580 79.3%
2015 76.07 148th 680 78.2%
2016 66.42 283rd 677 58.2%
2017 69.51 242nd 663 63.5%
2018 69.05 264th 673 60.8%
2019 76.56 162nd 693 76.6%
2021 75.55 136th 537 74.7%
2022 73.97 177th 634 72.1%
2023 70.48 200th 674 70.3%
2024 73.44 170th 686 75.2%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Gettysburg Area High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 57.21 63rd 150 58.0%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Gettysburg Area High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 60.23 260th 652 60.1%
2024 71.88 160th 664 75.9%
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Rank History for Female students at Gettysburg Area High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 75.05 165th 665 75.2%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Gettysburg Area High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 42.99 251st 502 50.0%
2024 49.97 214th 513 58.3%
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Rank History for Male students at Gettysburg Area High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 69.75 192nd 662 71.0%
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Rank History for African American students at Gettysburg Area High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 53.60 122nd 284 57.0%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Gettysburg Area High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 69.32 69th 252 72.6%
2024 66.08 77th 274 71.9%
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Rank History for White students at Gettysburg Area High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 66.37 189th 577 67.2%
2024 75.05 132nd 595 77.8%
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Data source: test scores: Pennsylvania Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for Gettysburg Area High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 772 40 5 12 0 n/a n/a 0 829
1989 704 29 9 9 0 n/a n/a 0 751
1990 688 36 12 11 0 n/a n/a 0 747
1991 665 36 8 12 0 n/a n/a 0 721
1992 641 40 18 13 1 n/a n/a 0 713
1993 682 38 11 19 2 n/a n/a 0 752
1994 691 34 24 24 0 n/a n/a 0 773
1995 1036 44 20 38 0 n/a n/a 0 1138
1996 1036 44 20 38 0 n/a n/a 0 1138
1997 1045 51 23 46 1 n/a n/a 0 1166
1998 1077 48 20 48 1 n/a n/a 0 1194
1999 1062 52 21 48 1 n/a n/a 0 1184
2000 1089 50 22 43 1 n/a n/a 0 1205
2001 1087 53 24 56 2 n/a n/a 0 1222
2002 1071 62 19 76 2 n/a n/a 0 1230
2003 1071 62 19 76 2 n/a n/a 0 1230
2004 1034 62 18 78 6 n/a n/a 0 1198
2005 1007 60 22 78 2 n/a n/a 0 1169
2006 996 69 23 89 5 n/a n/a 0 1182
2007 996 72 28 79 5 n/a n/a 0 1180
2008 962 82 24 94 2 n/a n/a 0 1164
2009 977 83 18 94 0 n/a n/a 0 1172
2010 953 67 18 100 0 n/a n/a 0 1138
2011 958 66 14 113 0 0 0 0 1151
2012 906 71 12 101 0 2 0 0 1092
2013 869 82 9 91 0 2 1 0 1054
2014 867 70 8 85 0 1 6 0 1037
2015 879 63 13 90 0 1 8 0 1054
2016 771 51 16 94 0 1 7 0 940
2017 769 40 22 96 3 2 9 0 941
2018 905 43 25 127 4 2 11 0 1117
2019 879 43 24 145 5 2 10 0 1108
2020 903 45 20 151 4 0 18 0 1141
2021 766 44 18 160 0 1 23 0 1012
2022 762 39 13 157 0 1 29 0 1001
2023 759 50 19 161 1 1 33 0 1024
2024 749 52 20 179 2 0 41 0 1043

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Gettysburg Area High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 829 62.0 13.3 n/a
1989 751 58.0 12.9 n/a
1990 747 57.5 12.9 0
1991 721 59.0 12.2 n/a
1992 713 59.0 12.0 n/a
1993 752 54.5 13.8 n/a
1994 773 53.5 14.4 n/a
1995 1138 58.0 19.6 n/a
1996 1138 58.0 19.6 n/a
1997 1166 61.0 19.1 n/a
1998 1194 75.0 15.9 n/a
1999 1184 75.5 15.7 n/a
2000 1205 76.5 15.8 16.8
2001 1222 81.5 15.0 16.6
2002 1230 81.0 15.2 18.2
2003 1230 81.0 15.2 18.2
2004 1198 82.0 14.6 18
2005 1169 81.5 14.3 19.2
2006 1182 82.5 14.3 23.6
2007 1180 83.5 14.1 25.1
2008 1164 88.1 13.2 22.4
2009 1172 88.1 13.3 27.4
2010 1138 86.4 13.1 28.6
2011 1151 82.5 13.9 32.1
2012 1092 81.8 13.3 33.2
2013 1054 80.9 13.0 34.3
2014 1037 75.9 13.6 33.7
2015 1054 78.0 13.5 34
2016 940 78.0 12.0 39.7
2017 941 79.3 11.8 40.6
2018 1117 79.4 14.0 36.3
2019 1108 78.6 14.0 34.4
2020 1141 77.7 14.6 31.2
2021 1012 79.4 12.7 32.4
2022 1001 79.0 12.6 30.7
2023 1024 78.6 13.0 37.4
2024 1043 77.2 13.5 45.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Gettysburg Area High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 829 62.0 13.3 n/a
1989 751 58.0 12.9 n/a
1990 747 57.5 12.9 0
1991 721 59.0 12.2 n/a
1992 713 59.0 12.0 n/a
1993 752 54.5 13.8 n/a
1994 773 53.5 14.4 n/a
1995 1138 58.0 19.6 n/a
1996 1138 58.0 19.6 n/a
1997 1166 61.0 19.1 n/a
1998 1194 75.0 15.9 n/a
1999 1184 75.5 15.7 n/a
2000 1205 76.5 15.8 16.8
2001 1222 81.5 15.0 16.6
2002 1230 81.0 15.2 18.2
2003 1230 81.0 15.2 18.2
2004 1198 82.0 14.6 18
2005 1169 81.5 14.3 19.2
2006 1182 82.5 14.3 23.6
2007 1180 83.5 14.1 25.1
2008 1164 88.1 13.2 22.4
2009 1172 88.1 13.3 27.4
2010 1138 86.4 13.1 28.6
2011 1151 82.5 13.9 32.1
2012 1092 81.8 13.3 33.2
2013 1054 80.9 13.0 34.3
2014 1037 75.9 13.6 33.7
2015 1054 78.0 13.5 34
2016 940 78.0 12.0 39.7
2017 941 79.3 11.8 40.6
2018 1117 79.4 14.0 36.3
2019 1108 78.6 14.0 34.4
2020 1141 77.7 14.6 31.2
2021 1012 79.4 12.7 32.4
2022 1001 79.0 12.6 30.7
2023 1024 78.6 13.0 37.4
2024 1043 77.2 13.5 45.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Gettysburg Area High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $102 (0.6%) $16,655 (99.4%) $16,758
2020 $132 (0.8%) $16,114 (99.2%) $16,246
2021 $318 (1.8%) $17,381 (98.2%) $17,698
2022 $615 (3.2%) $18,411 (96.8%) $19,026

Data source: Pennsylvania Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Gettysburg Area High School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 162nd of 693 High schoolsRanks 200th of 674 High schools
 6.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
11th Grade Algebra I (Gettysburg Area High School)74.643.5
 31.1%
   11th Grade Algebra I (Pennsylvania)63.334.1
 29.2%
11th Grade Biology (Gettysburg Area High School)73.961.7
 12.2%
   11th Grade Biology (Pennsylvania)63.250.7
 12.5%
11th Grade Literature (Gettysburg Area High School)85.567.5
 18%
   11th Grade Literature (Pennsylvania)71.565.3
 6.2%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students11081024
 7.6%
African American4350
 16.3%
American Indian51
 80%
Asian2419
 20.8%
Hispanic145161
 11%
Pacific Islander21
 50%
White879759
 13.7%
Two or More Races1033
 230%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients34.4%37.4%
 3%


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In the 2023-24 school year, 1,043 students attended Gettysburg Area High School.

Gettysburg Area High School ranks 170th of 686 Pennsylvania high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Students at Gettysburg Area High School are 72% White, 17% Hispanic, 5% African American, 4% Two or more races, 2% Asian.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Pennsylvania Department of Education.

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