Middletown Area High School is a small, suburban, public high school in Middletown, Pennsylvania. It is the only high school operated by Middletown Area School District. Middletown Area High School serves: the boroughs of Middletown and Royalton and Lower Swatara Township in Dauphin County.
Serving 702 students in grades 9-12, Middletown Area 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 35-39% (which is approximately equal to 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 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 702 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 48%
- Graduation Rate: 85-89% (Btm 50% in PA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Middletown Area High School's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district, covering approximately 13.6 square miles in Middletown, PA. Typically, families can expect a drive of 5 to 10 minutes to the school, with an average distance of 2.3 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum boundary of 3.5 miles from the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Middletown Area High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
School Overview
Middletown Area High School's student population of 702 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 52 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
702 students
Total Classroom Teachers
52 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Middletown Area 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 Middletown Area High School is 0.66, which is more 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
#1435 out of 2733 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
57%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
5%
Hispanic
22%
16%
Black
11%
14%
White
52%
60%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
12%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
85-89%
87.5%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)30.2%
23.3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
49%
59%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Blue, Gold
School Mascot
Blue Raider
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Middletown Area High School's ranking?
Middletown Area High School is ranked #1435 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Middletown Area High School often compared to?
Middletown Area High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lower Dauphin High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% 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 Middletown Area High School?
The graduation rate of Middletown Area High School is 85-89%, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 87.5%.
How many students attend Middletown Area High School?
702 students attend Middletown Area High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Middletown Area High School students are White, 22% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Two or more races, 11% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Middletown Area High School?
Middletown Area High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Middletown Area High School offer ?
Middletown Area High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Middletown Area High School part of?
Middletown Area High School is part of Middletown Area School District.
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