- Private, Boarding
- HERSHEY, PA
Milton Hershey School
- grade B+Overall Grade
- Private, Boarding
- PK, K-12
- HERSHEY, PA
- Rating 4.19 out of 5 116 reviews
COVID-19 Update for Prospective Students and Families:
As a life-sustaining organization, MHS never closed during the COVID-19 pandemic. We continued to serve our students during a time when they truly needed us most. Our approach to the school year was developed using federal and state guidelines, CDC considerations, and MHS-established health and safety protocols to keep our campus a safe, nurturing, and healthy place. Learn More
Report Card
- Academicsgrade B
- Diversitygrade A+
- Teachersgrade B minus
- College Prepgrade B
- Clubs & Activitiesgrade A+
- Sportsgrade A+
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In 1909, Milton Hershey School began as a dream and vision by the famous chocolate maker Milton S. Hershey and his wife, Catherine.
Today, MHS thrives as a cost-free, private, coeducational home and school for more than 2,000 students from families of lower income. Students receive an excellent pre-K through 12th-grade education, nurturing home life year-round, college and career readiness support, and comprehensive health and wellness care, including medical and dental care, food, and clothing.
Under the leadership of President Pete Gurt ’85, MHS continues the work and proud legacy of our founders. Our employees lead by example, serving our students while enjoying careers worth every minute — and we are always searching for committed and qualified people to join our MHS community. We continue to grow and serve more children in need with a clear focus to continually enhance and expand upon the programs, resources, and services we offer so students can be their greatest selves.
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Career and Technical Education at MHS
Milton Hershey School’s award-winning Career and Technical Education program, with its 12 career pathways, prepares students to graduate both college and career ready by combining tailor-made instruction and hands-on learning with the ability to gain industry-recognized certifications and real-life experience through internships, co-ops, and apprenticeships.
Culture & Safety
- 92%
- of students agree that they feel safe at their school. 13 responses
- 85%
- of students agree that they like their school and feel happy there. 13 responses
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Students
- 82%
- of students and parents agree that students at this school are competitive. 17 responses
- 71%
- of students and parents agree that students at this school are creative and artsy. 17 responses
- 82%
- of students and parents agree that students at this school are athletic. 17 responses
Preschool
- Offers Full WeekYes
- Offers Part WeekNo data available
- Offers Full DayYes
- Offers Part DayNo data available
Teachers
- 85%
- of students and parents agree that the teachers give engaging lessons. 20 responses
- 95%
- of students and parents agree that the teachers genuinely care about the students. 20 responses
- 80%
- of students and parents agree that the teachers adequately lead and control the classroom. 20 responses
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movoto.com®Clubs & Activities
- 88%
- of students and parents agree that there are plenty of clubs and organizations for students to get involved in. 8 responses
- 75%
- of students and parents agree that clubs and organizations get the funding they need. 8 responses
- 88%
- of students and parents agree that lots of students participate in clubs and organizations. 8 responses
Milton Hershey School Reviews
There is definitely a belief(although they won't admit it) among most of the adults that all of the students problems are our fault. Most of the adults, especially higher ups will always turn any issue back on the student and blame them for the end result. Prime example: I spent the last week of senior year in the office crying, be lectured and yelled at as to how it was my fault that there were extremely vicious(and innappropriate)rumors about me being spread like wildfire. I got blamed for my own bullying.
As for readiness for the adult world, they don't prepare you well enough knowledge wise or socially.The scholarship is the only thing they do that prepares you for college. I was in the top of my class and still grossly unprepared for college.