McKeesport Area High School is a public high school located in McKeesport, Pennsylvania, United States. The school, which is located at 1960 Eden Park Boulevard, serves students from Dravosburg, McKeesport, South Versailles, Versailles, and White Oak.
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 (2026)
- 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
Year Founded
1884
Colors
Blue, Red
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
American Indian
(06-07)n/a
n/a
Asian
(06-07)n/a
3%
Hispanic
(06-07)1%
7%
Black
(06-07)40%
16%
White
(06-07)59%
74%
Hawaiian
(06-07)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(06-07)n/a
n/a
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Mckeesport Area Tiger
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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