Top Rankings
Gettysburg Area SD School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,791 students in Gettysburg Area SD 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 SD School District have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 61% (versus the 55% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public school average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (PA)
# Schools
5 Schools
2,941 Schools
# Students
2,791 Students
1,670,866 Students
# Teachers
215 Teachers
120,617 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
District Rank
Gettysburg Area SD School District, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 660 school districts in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 91% has decreased from 92% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#134 out of 677 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60%
55%
Graduation Rate
91%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.41
0.57
# American Indian Students
6 Students
2,847 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
47 Students
72,843 Students
% Asian Students
2%
4%
# Hispanic Students
393 Students
227,380 Students
% Hispanic Students
14%
14%
# Black Students
118 Students
240,366 Students
% Black Students
4%
14%
# White Students
2,114 Students
1,044,106 Students
% White Students
76%
63%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
1,435 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
111 Students
81,301 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
6,075
# Students in K Grade:
182
118,975
# Students in 1st Grade:
165
117,721
# Students in 2nd Grade:
190
122,752
# Students in 3rd Grade:
182
123,313
# Students in 4th Grade:
161
124,259
# Students in 5th Grade:
181
126,511
# Students in 6th Grade:
226
127,241
# Students in 7th Grade:
241
131,426
# Students in 8th Grade:
262
134,903
# Students in 9th Grade:
289
145,107
# Students in 10th Grade:
241
134,246
# Students in 11th Grade:
239
128,592
# Students in 12th Grade:
232
129,745
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $23,785 is higher than the state median of $23,665. The school district revenue/student has grown by 13% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $24,455 is higher than the state median of $23,089. The school district spending/student has grown by 24% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$66 MM
$39,541 MM
Spending
$68 MM
$38,578 MM
Revenue / Student
$23,785
$23,665
Spending / Student
$24,455
$23,089
Best Gettysburg Area SD School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Franklin Twp Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
870 Old Route 30
Cashtown, PA 17310
(717) 334-6254
Cashtown, PA 17310
(717) 334-6254
Grades: K-5
| 360 students
Rank: #22.
James Gettys Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
898 Biglerville Rd
Gettysburg, PA 17325
(717) 334-6254
Gettysburg, PA 17325
(717) 334-6254
Grades: K-5
| 322 students
Rank: #33.
Gettysburg Area High School
(Math: 80% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1130 Old Harrisburg Rd
Gettysburg, PA 17325
(717) 334-6254
Gettysburg, PA 17325
(717) 334-6254
Grades: 9-12
| 1,001 students
Rank: #44.
Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
98 Lefever Street
Gettysburg, PA 17325
(717) 334-6254
Gettysburg, PA 17325
(717) 334-6254
Grades: K-5
| 379 students
Rank: #55.
Gettysburg Area MiddleSchool
(Math: 28% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
37 Lefever St
Gettysburg, PA 17325
(717) 334-6254
Gettysburg, PA 17325
(717) 334-6254
Grades: 6-8
| 729 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Gettysburg Area SD School District?
Gettysburg Area SD School District manages 5 public schools serving 2,791 students.
What is the rank of Gettysburg Area SD School District?
Gettysburg Area SD School District is ranked #135 out of 660 school districts in Pennsylvania (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Pennsylvania school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%) and Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Gettysburg Area SD School District?
76% of Gettysburg Area SD School District students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Gettysburg Area SD School District?
Gettysburg Area SD 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 SD School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $24,455 is higher than the state median of $23,089. The school district spending/student has grown by 24% over four school years.
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