Mars Area Senior High School serves 1,033 students in grades 9-12.
Mars Area Senior High School placed in the top 1% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 1%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 82% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 93% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 37% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2023)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,033 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 4%
- Graduation Rate: 98% (Top 5% in PA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 1%
- Math Proficiency: 82% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 93% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Mars Area Senior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Mars Area Senior High School's student population of 1,033 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 64 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,033 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
64 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Mars Area Senior High School is ranked within the top 1% of all 2,549 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Mars Area Senior High School is 0.08, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#9 out of 2549 schools
(Top 1%)
(Top 1%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
82%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
93%
55%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
4%
Hispanic
1%
13%
Black
1%
15%
White
96%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
98%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
2%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mars Area Senior High School's ranking?
Mars Area Senior High School is ranked #9 out of 2,549 schools, which ranks it among the top 1% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
82% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% PA state average), while 93% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Mars Area Senior High School?
The graduation rate of Mars Area Senior High School is 98%, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 87%.
How many students attend Mars Area Senior High School?
1,033 students attend Mars Area Senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Mars Area Senior High School students are White, 2% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mars Area Senior High School?
Mars Area Senior High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 14:1.
What grades does Mars Area Senior High School offer ?
Mars Area Senior High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Mars Area Senior High School part of?
Mars Area Senior High School is part of Mars Area School District.
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