Governor Mifflin Sr. High School

101 S Waverly St
Reading, PA 19607
(School attendance zone shown in map)
6/
10
Top 50%
Serving 1,482 students in grades 9-12, Governor Mifflin Sr. High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,482 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 40%
  • : 92% (Top 50% in PA)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 50% (Top 30%)
  • : <50% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

School Overview

Governor Mifflin Sr. High School's student population of 1,482 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 84 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,482 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
84 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Governor Mifflin Sr. High School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,549 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Governor Mifflin Sr. High School is 0.56, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (PA)
#1143 out of 2549 schools
(Top 50%)
This chart display the overall school rank of Governor Mifflin Sr. High School, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
50%
38%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Governor Mifflin Sr. High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
<50%
55%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Governor Mifflin Sr. High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
13:1
This chart display the student teacher ratio of Governor Mifflin Sr. High School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
American Indian
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Asian
2%
4%
This chart display the percentage of Asian students in Governor Mifflin Sr. High School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Hispanic
28%
14%
This chart display the percentage of Hispanic students in Governor Mifflin Sr. High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Black
6%
14%
This chart display the percentage of Black students in Governor Mifflin Sr. High School and the percentage of Black public school students in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
White
60%
63%
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Hawaiian
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Two or more races
4%
5%
This chart display the percentage of students of two or more races in Governor Mifflin Sr. High School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart display the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Governor Mifflin Sr. High School.
This chart display the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in PA.
0.56
This chart display the diversity score of Governor Mifflin Sr. High School and the public school average diversity score of Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
92%
87%
This chart display graduation rate of Governor Mifflin Sr. High School and public school graduation rate of Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
50%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Governor Mifflin Sr. High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
1%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Governor Mifflin Sr. High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Governor Mifflin Sr. High School's ranking?
Governor Mifflin Sr. High School is ranked #1143 out of 2,549 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Governor Mifflin Sr. High School often compared to?
Governor Mifflin Sr. High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Wilson High School, Wyomissing Area Jr. Sr. High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% PA state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Governor Mifflin Sr. High School?
The graduation rate of Governor Mifflin Sr. High School is 92%, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 87%.
How many students attend Governor Mifflin Sr. High School?
1,482 students attend Governor Mifflin Sr. High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Governor Mifflin Sr. High School students are White, 28% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Governor Mifflin Sr. High School?
Governor Mifflin Sr. High School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Governor Mifflin Sr. High School offer ?
Governor Mifflin Sr. High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Governor Mifflin Sr. High School part of?
Governor Mifflin Sr. High School is part of Governor Mifflin SD School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,482 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 40%
  • : 92% (Top 50%)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 50% (Top 30%)
  • : <50% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

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