Serving 708 students in grades 9-12, Meadville Area Sr. High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10-14% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is approximately equal to the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 708 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 18%
- Graduation Rate: 85-89% (Btm 50% in PA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Meadville Area Senior High School serves the northwest part of Meadville, PA, covering an attendance zone of approximately 62.1 square miles. Families in this area typically have a drive of 10 to 15 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge being about 8.1 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Meadville Area Sr. High School's student population of 708 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 49 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
708 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
49 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Rankings
Meadville Area Sr. High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,733 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Meadville Area Sr. High School is 0.32, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1948 out of 2733 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
38%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
55%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
57%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Asian
1%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Hispanic
3%
16%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Black
5%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
White
82%
60%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Two or more races
9%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 14-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Graduation Rate
85-89%
87.5%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 13-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)35.5%
23.3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
59%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 26-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
3%
2%
Showing 2012–2021. View full 22-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Meadville Area Sr. High School's ranking?
Meadville Area Sr. High School is ranked #1948 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Meadville Area Sr. High School often compared to?
Meadville Area Sr. High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Conneaut Area Senior High School, Titusville High School, Cochranton Jr. Sr. High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% PA state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Meadville Area Sr. High School?
The graduation rate of Meadville Area Sr. High School is 85-89%, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 87.5%.
How many students attend Meadville Area Sr. High School?
708 students attend Meadville Area Sr. High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Meadville Area Sr. High School students are White, 9% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Black, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Meadville Area Sr. High School?
Meadville Area Sr. High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Meadville Area Sr. High School offer ?
Meadville Area Sr. High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Meadville Area Sr. High School part of?
Meadville Area Sr. High School is part of Crawford Central School District.
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