Mckeesport Area Technology Center ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 62%).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Vocational school
- Grades: 9-12
- Math Proficiency: <50%
- Reading Proficiency: <50%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
School Overview
The teacher population of 6 teachers has declined by 25% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students (06-07)
480 students
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Year Founded
1884
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)<50%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)<50%
62%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
13:1
Hispanic
(06-07)1%
7%
Black
(06-07)40%
16%
White
(06-07)59%
75%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% PA state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% PA state average).
How many students attend Mckeesport Area Technology Center?
480 students attend Mckeesport Area Technology Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Mckeesport Area Technology Center students are White, 40% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What grades does Mckeesport Area Technology Center offer ?
Mckeesport Area Technology Center offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Mckeesport Area Technology Center part of?
Mckeesport Area Technology Center is part of Mckeesport Area Technology Center School District.
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