Milton Hershey School, Hershey, PA
Milton and Catherine Hershey founded and funded this rural/suburban residential school in 1909 “to nurture and educate children in need.” Approximately 1,800 children, ages 4-18, live in a family environment with eight to twelve students of the same gender and age group. The school provides free education, housing, food, clothing, medical assistance, and post secondary scholarship funds for eligible graduates. The school seeks to serve younger children with little or no parental or family support, based on the belief that these children have the most to gain from the long-term stability and support the school offers.
P.O. Box 830
Hershey, PA 17033-0830
Tel: 717.520.2000
Web site: www.mhs-pa.org
Key CORE Contact:
Lewis Webster, Director of Student Life and Leadership
Ages/Grades Served: Ages 4-18, Grades K-12
Age Limit Upon Enrollment: 15 years of age
Program Year: Year Round
Geographic Eligibility: The majority of students are from the East Coast, predominantly Pennsylvania. However, Milton Hershey will accept students who meet the criteria from states nationwide.
Total Residential Capacity: 1,800 boarding students
Goal Upon Graduation: 2-4-year post-secondary academic, trade, or technical education
Year Founded: 1909