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:
- A dream assignment in the Army (The Lock Haven Express)
posted on November 2, 2009 at 03:21:40 pm
It was the "luck of the draw" that sent Charles "Chuck" Newcomer to Hawaii, the duty of all duties, for his military service. He says he could have been sent to Korea in the aftermath of that war, or he could have been shipped to Alaska or Germany. "Those were the other places they needed people, but I was one of only two people out of my Signal Corps unit who were sent to Hawaii," says Chu. - Milton Hershey runner overcomes injury (The Patriot-News)
posted on October 25, 2009 at 04:23:32 am
During a track and field meet against Hershey in early April, Joe Kubiak had just finished the 3,200-meter race when he knew something was wrong. - DERRY TWP. (The Patriot-News)
posted on October 15, 2009 at 04:02:27 am
Taesha Prude-Wilkerson had a very specif ic homework assignment Wednesday: Get Queen Latifah's autograph. - Family no longer has to choose between home sale or school (The Patriot-News)
posted on October 14, 2009 at 04:01:55 am
Although many people are angry about funding or program cuts in the new state budget, Tim and Stacey Laubach have found reason to cheer. - New EITC rules mean Hummelston family no longer has to choose between home sale, daugher's education (The Patriot-News)
posted on October 14, 2009 at 12:16:14 am
CHRISTINE BAKER, The Patriot-News Tim and Stacey Laubach play with their daughter Sydney, 4, at Vista School playground in Hershey. The family now qualifies for a business -funded scholarship through the state's Educational Improvement Tax Credit program.
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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