South Western School District

The South Western School District is located in Hanover, PA and includes 6 schools that serve 4,080 students in grades KG through 12.  

District Spending

The South Western School District spends $9,141 per pupil in current expenditures.  The district spends 61% on instruction, 34% on support services, and 5% on other elementary and secondary expenditures.

District Student-Teacher Ratio

The South Western School District has 16 students for every full-time equivalent teacher, with the PA state average being 14 students per full-time equivalent teacher.  

District Student Information

The South Western School District had a grades 9-12 dropout rate of 2% in 2008.  The national grades 9-12 dropout rate in 2007 was 4.4%.  

In the South Western School District, 14% of students have an IEP (Individualized Education Program).  An IEP is a written plan for students eligible for special needs services.  

The South Western School District serves 1% English Language Learners (ELL).  ELL students are in the process of acquiring and learning English Language skills.