Gettysburg Area HS
Reported Enrollment
1,024
students
District
Gettysburg Area SD
County Context Score
83/100
county-level composite, not a school rating
School Information
Address
1130 Old Harrisburg Rd, Gettysburg, PA, 17325
School District
Gettysburg Area SD
NCES Identifiers
- School ID
- 421071006271
- District ID
- 4210710
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance data
Grade Range
9–12
High · Regular
Enrollment
1,024 students
School Setting
Rural: Fringe
School profile guide
How to use this school record
This page is designed for first-pass public-school research. It combines the school record, district context, nearby comparable schools, and county-level school signals so you can decide what to verify next.
What is covered in this record
3 of 5 optional NCES detail groups are available for this school: enrollment, student-teacher ratio, lunch eligibility, grade span, and school setting. Missing fields mean the source did not provide a usable value in the current build.
Use this as an NCES profile
Gettysburg Area HS is shown from federal public-school records. Treat the page as a source-backed profile for enrollment, grade span, school type, district context, and county context where fields are reported.
Separate proximity from assignment
Addresses, district boundaries, transfer rules, and program eligibility can change locally. Confirm attendance assignment with the district before making enrollment decisions.
Compare the surrounding system
Adams County has 26 public schools in the current county list. Review the county page and district context before judging one school in isolation.
This district context includes 5 schools. Similar-school links show 5 peer records when available.
Compare before choosing
What Gettysburg Area HS tells a parent
This profile is most useful when it is read against the local system: Gettysburg Area SD, Adams County, and comparable high schools.It does not replace local assignment rules, tours, or program verification.
Decision notes
- 9–12 is the first fit check. Verify that the grade span matches the years your student needs, especially around transition grades.
- Regular school type affects comparison. Compare it with other high schools before treating it like a one-for-one substitute.
- Rural: Fringe matters for daily life. Use the locale and address as a starting point, then confirm commute, boundary, and transportation details locally.
What this page cannot confirm
SchoolsByCounty does not verify attendance assignment, transportation, transfer eligibility, special-program admission, test scores, discipline records, or campus climate for Gettysburg Area HS. Treat this as a public-data profile and confirm local fit with Gettysburg Area SD.
1,024 students
Gettysburg Area HS reports 1,024 students, larger than most same-level county peers. Among 6 other high schools in Adams County with enrollment data, 5 report fewer students and 1 report more. The peer median is 540 students.
7 high schools
The same-level county median enrollment is 551 students. Use it to separate unusually small or large schools from typical peers.
5 district schools
Gettysburg Area SD lists 3 primary, 1 middle, 1 high schools in the current NCES data. For a high-school choice, compare graduation context, program access, commute, and nearby alternatives before using one enrollment number as the deciding signal.
District grade-span map
Use the district mix to see whether this school is part of a fuller local pathway or a narrower placement.
Primary
3
Middle
1
High
1
Other
0
Nearby context inside Gettysburg Area SD
Same-level peers to open next
School Profile FAQ
Is Gettysburg Area HS a recommended school?
No. SchoolsByCounty publishes public-school records and county context, not school recommendations. Use this profile as a starting point, then verify fit and assignment with Gettysburg Area SD.
Does this page confirm attendance assignment for Gettysburg Area HS?
No. Attendance zones, transfers, magnet programs, and eligibility rules are set locally. Confirm assignment with the district or official local boundary tools before making enrollment decisions.
Where does the Gettysburg Area HS data come from?
The school record is based on NCES public school data where fields are available, including school name, district, grade span, school type, enrollment, and related public-school indicators.
How should I compare Gettysburg Area HS with nearby schools?
Gettysburg Area HS should be compared with 7 high schools in Adams County, plus other schools in Gettysburg Area SD. Start with grade span, reported enrollment, school type, district pathway, and local assignment rules.
What should I verify before moving for Gettysburg Area HS?
Before using Gettysburg Area HS in a housing decision, verify attendance boundaries, transportation, transfer rules, program eligibility, and current enrollment procedures with Gettysburg Area SD.
Part of Gettysburg Area SD
Gettysburg Area HS is one of 5 schools in this district, serving a reported enrollment of 2,778 students across 5 schools.
Schools in District
5
Reported Enrollment
2,778
5 schools reporting
Other Schools in This District
- Gettysburg Area MS6–8 · MiddleListed only
- Lincoln El SchKG–5 · PrimaryListed only
- James Gettys El SchKG–5 · PrimaryListed only
- Franklin Twp El SchKG–5 · PrimaryListed only
Similar Schools
New Oxford SHS
Bermudian Springs HS
Littlestown SHS
Biglerville HS
Fairfield Area HS
Adams County Schools
County Context Score
83/100
County-level composite across 26 public schools
Data Sources
Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.
Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.