Meyersdale Area High School

1349 Shaw Mines Rd
Meyersdale, PA 15552
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 30%
Serving 267 students in grades 9-12, Meyersdale Area High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-69% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 2% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 37% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 267 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 2%
  • : 85-89% (Btm 50% in PA)
  • : Top 30%
  • : 60-69% (Top 20%)
  • : 65-69% (Top 30%)
  • : 40-49% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Meyersdale Area High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:

School Overview

Meyersdale Area High School's student population of 267 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
267 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Meyersdale Area 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 Meyersdale Area High School is 0.04, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (PA)
#566 out of 2733 schools
(Top 30%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Meyersdale Area High School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
60-69%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Meyersdale Area High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
65-69%
55%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Meyersdale Area High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
40-49%
57%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Meyersdale Area High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
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American Indian
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Asian
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4%
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Hispanic
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14%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Meyersdale Area High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.
Black
1%
14%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Meyersdale Area High School and the percentage of Black public school students in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
White
98%
63%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Meyersdale Area High School and the percentage of White public school students in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Hawaiian
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n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Meyersdale Area High School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Meyersdale Area High School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Pennsylvania.
0.04
This chart displays the diversity score of Meyersdale Area High School and the public school average diversity score of Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
85-89%
87%
This chart displays graduation rate of Meyersdale Area High School and public school graduation rate of Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
50%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Meyersdale Area High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
1%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Meyersdale Area High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Meyersdale Area High School's ranking?
Meyersdale Area High School is ranked #566 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Meyersdale Area High School often compared to?
Meyersdale Area High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Berlin Brothersvalley Sr. High School, Windber Area High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% PA state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Meyersdale Area High School?
The graduation rate of Meyersdale Area High School is 85-89%, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 87%.
How many students attend Meyersdale Area High School?
267 students attend Meyersdale Area High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Meyersdale Area High School students are White, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Meyersdale Area High School?
Meyersdale Area High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Meyersdale Area High School offer ?
Meyersdale Area High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Meyersdale Area High School part of?
Meyersdale Area High School is part of Meyersdale Area SD School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 267 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 2%
  • : 85-89% (Btm 50%)
  • : Top 30%
  • : 60-69% (Top 20%)
  • : 65-69% (Top 30%)
  • : 40-49% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

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