Mifflin County High School is a mid sized, rural public high school. It is the sole high school operated by the Mifflin County School District. The school was established in 2011, by the merging of the district's two former high schools. This move was due to budget cuts and aging facilities in the other schools.
Serving 1,032 students in grades 10-12, Mifflin Co 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 26% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60% (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 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 10-12
- Enrollment: 1,032 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 9%
- Graduation Rate: 86% (Btm 50% in PA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 26% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Mifflin County High School's attendance zone serves the entire school district in Lewistown, PA, covering approximately 364.7 square miles. Families can expect a typical drive of 20 to 30 minutes to the school, with an average distance of 10.5 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 18.9 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Mifflin Co High School's student population of 1,032 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 74 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 10-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
1,032 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
74 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
2011
School Calendar
School Motto
The Relentless Pursuit of Excellence
School Rankings
Mifflin Co 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 Mifflin Co High School is 0.17, 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
#1684 out of 2733 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
38%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
57%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
5%
16%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Black
2%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
White
91%
60%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
1%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
86%
87.5%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)40.6%
23.3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
51%
59%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Purple, Silver
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mifflin Co High School's ranking?
Mifflin Co High School is ranked #1684 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Mifflin Co High School often compared to?
Mifflin Co High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like State College Area High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
26% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% PA state average), while 60% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Mifflin Co High School?
The graduation rate of Mifflin Co High School is 86%, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 87.5%.
How many students attend Mifflin Co High School?
1,032 students attend Mifflin Co High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Mifflin Co High School students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Mifflin Co High School?
Mifflin Co High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Mifflin Co High School offer ?
Mifflin Co High School offers enrollment in grades 10-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Mifflin Co High School part of?
Mifflin Co High School is part of Mifflin County School District.
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