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South Western SHS — School Calendar 2026-27
High|Hanover, Pennsylvania|South Western SD
Hanover, PA 17331
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Upcoming Events
Aug
18
Tue
First Day of School (Gr K-12)Event
Confirm bus route and pickup time. Early dismissal may apply.
Aug
18
Tue
First Day of School (Gr K-12)Event
Confirm bus route and pickup time. Early dismissal may apply.
Aug
26
Wed
School Board Meeting, Admin Office, 6:30 PMEvent
Aug
26
Wed
School Board Meeting, Admin Office, 6:30 PMEvent
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School Profile
Grades
9–12
Enrollment
1,356
Student:Teacher
14.1:1
Locale
Suburban
District
South Western SDEcon. Disadvantaged
35.4%
Phone
(717)633-4807School Statistics
Academics (SY 2020-21)
Graduation Rate
94%
Chronic Absenteeism
10.4%
SY 2019-20
Programs & Activities (SY 2021-22)
AP Program
12 courses offered
158 students enrolled
Gifted & Talented
53 students enrolled
Dual Enrollment
45 students enrolled
SAT/ACT
164 test takers
Athletics
20 sports, 40 teams
547 participants
Student-Teacher Ratio: 14.8:1
Worse than average in PATechnology & Internet Access (SY 2021-22)
1:1 Devices
Student devices available
Wi-Fi
Campus-wide wireless
Fiber Internet
High-speed connection
1,277
Connected devices
Staff & Support Services (SY 2021-22)
Teachers (FTE)
93
98% fully certified
Counselors
5
Psychologists
1
Social Workers
0.18000001
Nurses
1
Security Staff
2
Anti-Bullying Policy
District Finance (FY 2023)
Per-Pupil Spending
$16,273
Total current expenditure
Instruction Spending
$10,499
Per pupil, classroom only
Total Revenue/Pupil
$20,415
All funding sources
Funding Sources
Federal 2%State 31%Local 67%
District-level data from NCES F-33 Survey
Community Context
Median Home Value
$299,209
+3.8% 1yr+39.3% 5yr
York, PA metro area
Community Need Level
Moderate
CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index 2022
Neighborhood Indicators (Census Tract)
15.0%
Below 150% poverty line
4.6%
Unemployment rate
4.8%
Uninsured residents
9.0%
No HS diploma (25+)
Special Education (IDEA)
District-level data from IDEA Part B · Students ages 3-21 served under IDEA
Total Students Served
966
Ages 3-21 under IDEA
School-Age (6-21)
895
Receiving special ed services
Est. % of Enrollment
66%
District rate, school may vary
Disability Categories (District)
Specific Learning Disability
309 (35%)
Other Health Impairment
217 (24%)
Speech/Language Impairment
145 (16%)
Autism
104 (12%)
Emotional Disturbance
60 (7%)
Intellectual Disability
48 (5%)
Source: U.S. Department of Education, IDEA Section 618 Data · District-level counts · Individual school figures may differ
Enrollment Trend (2014-2025)
1,380
Current enrollment
Growing(+10% 5yr)Coming Up
Tue, Aug 18, 2026
First Day of School (Gr K-12)
EventTue, Aug 18, 2026
First Day of School (Gr K-12)
EventWed, Aug 26, 2026
School Board Meeting, Admin Office, 6:30 PM
EventFrequently Asked Questions about South Western SHS
Enrollment at South Western SHS stands at 1,356 students. The school is a High institution in the local district.
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