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South Western Senior High School

South Western SD · York County · 200 Bowman Rd, Hanover, PA 17331.0

(717)633-4807

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6/10
#269
Rank 269 out of 625
Top 43%
English Language Arts4/10 · #404 · 36th percentile
Mathematics9/10 · #108 · 83rd percentile
Science5/10 · #315 · 49th percentile

English Language Arts

Math Trend

Science Trend

School Overview

South Western Senior High School sits in Hanover, a small industrial city in York County that's known for its snack food heritage and tight-knit community feel — think Friday night football and a town that genuinely shows up for its schools. The school's math program is a real standout, ranking in the 83rd percentile statewide, making it a solid choice for families with kids who lean toward STEM or quantitative fields. Families looking for a mid-sized high school with suburban roots, reasonable cost of living, and easy access to both York and the Maryland border tend to put down roots here and stay.

Student Demographics

320 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

White
262 (82%)
African American
26 (8%)
Hispanic
20 (6%)
Asian
7 (2%)
Other
5 (2%)

Key Indicators

English Learners4 (1%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged101 (32%)
Students with Disabilities38 (12%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

1,380
Enrollment
108.6
Teachers (FTE)
12.7:1
Student-Staff Ratio

Graduation Rate

95.6%of students graduate within 4 years

Graduation Rate Trend

College Readiness

Advanced Placement (AP) and International Baccalaureate (IB) programs offer college-level coursework and are a key indicator of academic rigor.

12
AP Courses
offered
12.2%
AP Participation
of students
158
AP Enrollment
students

Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22

Community Enrichment Programs

This supplementary score measures the availability of enrichment programs — such as tutoring, music, dance, sports, and arts — within 3 miles of the school. Schools in communities with more diverse and accessible programs score higher.

Nearby Programs7/10 · #266 · 60th percentile

42 programs within 3 miles. Ranked among High Schools in Pennsylvania.

Nearby Libraries

No programs found