Milton Hershey School
School Notes Overview:
The mission of Milton Hershey School remains true to the ideals upon which it was founded more than 90 years ago: In keeping with Milton and Catherine Hershey's Deed of Trust , Milton Hershey School nurtures and educates children in social and financial need to lead fulfilling and productive lives. Today, Milton Hershey School is a cost-free, private, coeducational home and school for children from families of low income, limited resources, and social need. The School is funded by a trust established by Milton S. Hershey and his wife Catherine. Milton Hershey School offers a positive, structured home life year-round and an excellent pre-kindergarten through 12th grade education. Our vision focuses on building character and providing children with the skills necessary to be successful in all aspects of life....
School Overview:
Milton Hershey School |
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| School Membership(s) |
National Association of Independent Schools State or regional independent school association The Association of Boarding Schools (TABS) |
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| Religious Affiliation | Christian (no specific denomination) | |
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten - 12 | |
| County | Dauphin County, PA | |
| Student Body | ||
| Total Students | 1305 students | |
| Student Body Type | Co-ed | |
This School |
(PA) School Avg. |
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| % Students of Color | 63% | 16% |
| Students by Grade | ||
| Pre-K - 10 students | ||
| Kind - 15 students | ||
| Grade 1 - 25 students | ||
| Grade 2 - 25 students | ||
| Grade 3 - 40 students | ||
| Grade 4 - 40 students | ||
| Grade 5 - 101 students | ||
| Grade 6 - 120 students | ||
| Grade 7 - 150 students | ||
| Grade 8 - 139 students | ||
| Grade 9 - 190 students | ||
| Grade 10 - 175 students | ||
| Grade 11 - 150 students | ||
| Grade 12 - 125 students | ||
| Academics and Faculty | ||
| Total Classroom Teachers | 187 teachers | |
This School |
(PA) School Avg. |
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| Teacher : Student Ratio | 1:6 | * Ntl. Public School Avg. » 1:16 |
| School Days in Calendar Year | 181 days | 180 days |
| Hours in School Day for Students | 7 hours | 6 hours |
| Admission Deadline | None / Rolling | |
School Notes:
- The mission of Milton Hershey School remains true to the ideals upon which it was founded more than 90 years ago: In keeping with Milton and Catherine Hershey's Deed of Trust , Milton Hershey School nurtures and educates children in social and financial need to lead fulfilling and productive lives. Today, Milton Hershey School is a cost-free, private, coeducational home and school for children from families of low income, limited resources, and social need. The School is funded by a trust established by Milton S. Hershey and his wife Catherine. Milton Hershey School offers a positive, structured home life year-round and an excellent pre-kindergarten through 12th grade education. Our vision focuses on building character and providing children with the skills necessary to be successful in all aspects of life.
- Profile last updated: 03/10/2007
In the News:
- Hershey and Ferrero Hold Talks Over Potential Cadbury Bid (New York Times)
posted on November 18, 2009 at 12:15:58 am
Hershey and the Italian chocolate maker Ferrero have held talks over a potential bid for Cadbury that would rival Kraft's $16.7 billion hostile offer, a person briefed on the matter told DealBook on Tuesday. - Cavalcade of Bands announces results for Hersheypark Stadium competition (The Patriot-News)
posted on November 15, 2009 at 03:42:23 am
Cavalcade of Bands, a tournament celebrating the performance of marching bands from around the region, concluded its first day of competition today. - 4H Horticulture Team wins big at national event (The Daily Democrat)
posted on November 14, 2009 at 10:40:16 am
Nine 4-H members from California attended the 75th Anniversary of the National Junior Horticulture Association Convention in Harrisburg, Pa., this past October.NJHA is a youth organization dedicated to teaching youth ages 5-22 about horticulture, which is the science and art of growing fruits, - Milton Hershey student's artwork to go public (The Patriot-News)
posted on November 13, 2009 at 05:14:44 am
Austin Keenan's artwork will be wrapped around 6,000 Hershey chocolate bars being passed out today at the New York Stock Exchange. The Milton Hershey School junior won an art contest to help promote the school's 100th anniversary. - Hershey Co., MHS reps to ring opening bell at NYSE (Lebanon Daily News)
posted on November 13, 2009 at 12:10:27 am
Representatives from The Hershey Co. and Milton Hershey School will ring the opening bell at the New York Stock Exchange and distribute 6,000 of specially wrapped chocolate bars in honor of the School's 100th Anniversary tomorrow morning.
School Zip Statistics:
| About This Zipcode (17033) | School Zip (17033) |
(PA) State Average |
| Population (Approximate) | 15,069 people | 12,280,267 people |
| % (age 25+) w/College Degree | 47% | 22% |
| Population Average Age | 40 years old | 37 years old |
| Average Household size | 2.3 persons | 2.4 persons |
| Median Household Income | $45,816 | $43,232 |
| Avg. # of Rooms in Household | 5.7 rooms | 5.9 rooms |
| Median Age of Housing Structure | 42 years old | 51 years old |
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| Median Value of Housing Unit Zipcode (17033) 
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| % Owning / % Renting | 59% / 41% | 68% / 32% |
School Map:
Nearby Schools:
- Hershey Christian School - 287 students - 2.2 mi. away - view location
- Covenant Christian Academy - n/a - 7.1 mi. away - view location
- Mt Calvary Christian School - 442 students - 8.0 mi. away - view location
- Middletown Area Bible Ch Academy - 7 students - 8.5 mi. away - view location
- Cedar Run Mennonite School - 55 students - 9.4 mi. away - view location
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