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Discover a Life-Changing Education

Milton Hershey School is a pre-K through 12th grade private school in Hershey, Pennsylvania, where students live and learn on a beautiful, state-of-the-art campus with all costs covered. At MHS, our students have countless opportunities to find purpose in their passions and reach for success.

Do you know a child who could benefit from a life-changing education in a supportive, challenging environment? Discover the opportunities that await at MHS.

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Admissions Criteria

As part of our mission, MHS covers all costs for all students who attend. This includes tuition, housing, medical and dental care, and access to extracurriculars and career-readiness programs. To be considered for enrollment, a child must meet the following five criteria:

  • Come from a low-income family
  • Be 4-15 years old at the time of enrollment
  • Have the ability to learn at MHS
  • Be free from serious behavioral problems likely to disrupt the classroom or student home life at MHS
  • Overall, have the ability to participate in and benefit from the MHS program

MHS Ensures Students are Ready for Life

For more than 115 years, MHS has provided resources to help children find their purpose. MHS supports its soon-to-be graduates as they prepare for their postsecondary education or career. Each student has the opportunity to accrue a school-funded Continuing Education Scholarship (CES) totaling up to $115,000—and equating to a full ride for many.

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Fast Facts: Unlock Opportunities at MHS

From top-tier academics to a nurturing, supportive home life, MHS offers every student the opportunity to find a future of fulfillment and purpose. Get a snapshot of what MHS is all about.

Academics

MHS consists of three divisions. Each one is structured to emphasize the specific needs of the ages it serves.

  • Elementary Division: Pre-K through Fourth Grade
  • Middle Division: Fifth through Eighth Grade
  • Senior Division: Ninth through 12th Grade
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Home Life

All students are cared for in a loving, family-like environment with a group of peers of the same gender and of a similar age.

  • MHS has over 180+ student homes, each with eight to 12 students, led by 450+ houseparents.
  • Seniors live together in 10 Transitional Living apartment-style buildings to prepare them for independent living after graduation. Professional TL staff provide oversight and mentorship.
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Campus Safety

MHS puts campus safety and security first. We employ a professionally trained staff dedicated to keeping students and staff safe. Our department has received and continues to receive nationally recognized public safety and security certifications.

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Extracurricular Activities

For young minds to develop without limits, they need adequate resources. Children thrive when they are pursuing their own interests. We provide something for everyone.

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Explore Success Stories

Learn how MHS students and graduates have found success at MHS and beyond.

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Milton Hershey School does not discriminate in admissions or other programs and services on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, sex, religious creed or disability. Read important MHS policies on equal opportunity and diversity, equal employment opportunity, and more.

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