For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 1,049 students in Gettysburg, PA.
The top ranked public high school in Gettysburg, PA is Gettysburg Area High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Gettysburg, PA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Pennsylvania public high school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 67% (versus the 58% statewide average). High schools in Gettysburg have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Pennsylvania public high schools.
Gettysburg, PA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 90%, which is more than the Pennsylvania average of 88%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Gettysburg Area High School, with 90% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Pennsylvania or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public high school average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Gettysburg, PA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Gettysburg Area High School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1130 Old Harrisburg Rd
Gettysburg, PA 17325
(717) 334-6254
Gettysburg, PA 17325
(717) 334-6254
Gr: 9-12 | 1,043 student Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: n/an/a
Adams County Technical Institute
Vocational School
1126 Old Harrisburg Rd
Gettysburg, PA 17325
(717) 398-3178
Gettysburg, PA 17325
(717) 398-3178
Gr: 11-12 | 6 students Student-teacher ratio: 1:1
Gettysburg, Pennsylvania 51±¬ÁÏs (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
120 East Broadway
Gettysburg, PA 17325
(717) 334-6254
Gettysburg, PA 17325
(717) 334-6254
Gr: K-3 | 268 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
157 Lefever St
Gettysburg, PA 17325
(717) 334-6254
Gettysburg, PA 17325
(717) 334-6254
Gr: 2-3 | 121 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Gettysburg, PA?
The top ranked public high schools in Gettysburg, PA include Gettysburg Area High School.
How many public high schools are located in Gettysburg?
2 public high schools are located in Gettysburg.
What is the racial composition of students in Gettysburg?
Gettysburg public high schools minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public high schools average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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