Mcdowell Senior High School serves 1,217 students in grades 11-12.
The student-teacher ratio of 23:1 was higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 6% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which was lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 11-12
Total Students
1,217 students
Showing 2001–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
52 teachers
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School Rankings
Student-Teacher Ratio
23:1
13:1
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Asian
2%
5%
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Hispanic
2%
16%
Showing 2001–2025. View full 35-year historical data
Black
2%
14%
Showing 2001–2025. View full 38-year historical data
White
94%
60%
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All Ethnic Groups
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Eligible for Free Lunch
13%
59%
Showing 2001–2025. View full 26-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
2%
Showing 2001–2025. View full 26-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Mcdowell Senior High School?
1,217 students attend Mcdowell Senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Mcdowell Senior High School students are White, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Mcdowell Senior High School?
Mcdowell Senior High School has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Mcdowell Senior High School offer ?
Mcdowell Senior High School offers enrollment in grades 11-12
What school district is Mcdowell Senior High School part of?
Mcdowell Senior High School is part of Millcreek Township School District.
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