Mechanicsburg Area Senior High School is a secondary school located on 500 South Broad Street in the borough of Mechanicsburg, west of Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. The school is part of the Mechanicsburg Area School District.
Serving 1,412 students in grades 9-12, Mechanicsburg Area Sr. High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80% (which is higher than 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 29% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,412 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 29%
- Graduation Rate: 94% (Top 50% in PA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 80% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 58% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Mechanicsburg Area Sr. High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Mechanicsburg Area Sr. High School's student population of 1,412 students has grown by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 98 teachers has grown by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
1,412 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
98 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1875
School Rankings
Mechanicsburg Area Sr. High School ranks within the top 30% of all 2,733 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mechanicsburg Area Sr. High School is 0.48, 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
#651 out of 2733 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
38%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
80%
55%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
57%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
5%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
9%
16%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Black
9%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
71%
60%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
6%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
94%
87.5%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)20.8%
23.3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
59%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Wildcats
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mechanicsburg Area Sr. High School's ranking?
Mechanicsburg Area Sr. High School is ranked #651 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Mechanicsburg Area Sr. High School often compared to?
Mechanicsburg Area Sr. High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Cumberland Valley High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% PA state average), while 80% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Mechanicsburg Area Sr. High School?
The graduation rate of Mechanicsburg Area Sr. High School is 94%, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 87.5%.
How many students attend Mechanicsburg Area Sr. High School?
1,412 students attend Mechanicsburg Area Sr. High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Mechanicsburg Area Sr. High School students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 5% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Mechanicsburg Area Sr. High School?
Mechanicsburg 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 Mechanicsburg Area Sr. High School offer ?
Mechanicsburg Area Sr. High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Mechanicsburg Area Sr. High School part of?
Mechanicsburg Area Sr. High School is part of Mechanicsburg Area School District.
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