Mifflinburg Area High School is a small, rural, public high school located at 75 Market Street, Mifflinburg, in Union County, Pennsylvania. It is the sole high school operated by the Mifflinburg Area School District. In 2016, enrollment was 553 pupils in 9th through 12th grades.
Serving 521 students in grades 9-12, Mifflinburg Area Sr. High School ranks in the top 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 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 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 521 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 9%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 50% in PA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 55-59% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Mifflinburg Area Sr. High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Student Attention
School Overview
Mifflinburg Area Sr. High School's student population of 521 students has declined by 27% over five school years.
The teacher population of 45 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
521 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
45 teachers
Colors
White, Blue
School Rankings
Mifflinburg Area Sr. High School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,733 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mifflinburg Area Sr. High School is 0.17, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1069 out of 2733 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
57%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
4%
15%
Black
2%
14%
White
91%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
60%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Wildcat
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mifflinburg Area Sr. High School's ranking?
Mifflinburg Area Sr. High School is ranked #1069 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Mifflinburg Area Sr. High School often compared to?
Mifflinburg Area Sr. High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lewisburg 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 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Mifflinburg Area Sr. High School?
The graduation rate of Mifflinburg Area Sr. High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 87%.
How many students attend Mifflinburg Area Sr. High School?
521 students attend Mifflinburg Area Sr. High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Mifflinburg Area Sr. High School students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mifflinburg Area Sr. High School?
Mifflinburg Area Sr. High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Mifflinburg Area Sr. High School offer ?
Mifflinburg Area Sr. High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Mifflinburg Area Sr. High School part of?
Mifflinburg Area Sr. High School is part of Mifflinburg Area School District.
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