We know that in order to be happy, safe, and productive, students need guidance and support in all parts of their lives.
The excellent education at Milton Hershey School starts with dedicated teachers who care about each student's learning experience. Classes are small–average of 15 students for each teacher–so each student gets individual attention and support.
Students live in large, comfortable homes with 8-13 students in their own age group. A pair of married houseparents oversee each home, providing the structure that children need and taking an active interest in their development.
| Current Student Enrollment | |
| Total number of students | 1,886 |
| Male students | 921 |
| Female students | 945 |
| Number of Students by Division | |
| Elementary Division | 341 |
| Middle Division | 634 |
| Senior Division | 891 |
| Ethnic Composition of Student Body | |
| Caucasian | 44% |
| African-American | 30% |
| Hispanic | 12% |
| Asian | 1% |
| Native American | < 1% |
| Other | 12% |
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Geographic Residence of Student Body (Sponsor’s Residence) |
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| Tri-County Area (Lebanon, Dauphin, and Lancaster counties in PA) | 31% |
| Other PA Counties | 47% |
| Other States (32 other states including D.C.) | 22% |
Eligible employees may participate in two options of the PPOBlue plan (Preferred Provider Organization) that is administered by Highmark Blue Shield.
Dental Insurance
Eligible employees may participate in two options of the Milton Hershey School® group dental plan that is administered by United Concordia.
Vision Insurance
Eligible employees may participate in the Milton Hershey School group vision plan that is administered by National Vision Administrators.
Life Insurance
Eligible employees may participate in the Milton Hershey School life insurance plan.
Short-Term Illness and Long-Term Disability
Eligible employees may participate in the Milton Hershey School salary continuance, sick leave, and long-term disability programs.
Retirement
Eligible employees may participate in the Milton Hershey School 403(b) Plan, Money Purchase Plan, and Retiree Health Insurance Contribution Program that is administered by TIAA-CREF.
Tuition Reimbursement Program
Eligible employees may participate in the Milton Hershey School tuition reimbursement program.
Eligible employees may participate in the Milton Hershey School on-site professional development course offerings.
Vacation - 12-month employees only
The School calendar provides 12 paid holidays per calendar year for eligible employees.
Personal Days
Employees may be eligible for personal days, in addition to vacation and holidays.
Athletic Club & Wellness Program
Eligible employees with approval may use the following MHS athletic facilities free of charge: indoor/outdoor track; tennis, volleyball, and basketball courts; soccer, baseball, and softball fields; swimming pool; fitness room; and ice skating rink. The School supports employees’ healthy lifestyles by providing corporate rates to several local fitness clubs and by providing partial reimbursement for any yearly fitness club membership and Weight Watchers®.
EAP Program
Company-sponsored benefit designed to improve the personal and professional lives of employees and their families. Telephone counseling 24 hours a day 7 days a week and up to 3 in-office sessions with a provider.
