The Millersburg Area School District is a small, rural, public school district located in the northwestern portion of Dauphin County, Pennsylvania. It encompasses the borough of Millersburg and Upper Paxton Township. Millersburg Area School District encompasses approximately 32 square miles.
Serving 207 students in grades 9-12, Millersburg Area 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 ≤20% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-79% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 207 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 12%
- Graduation Rate: 80-89% (Btm 50% in PA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 70-79% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-49% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Millersburg Area SHS serves an attendance zone that encompasses the entire school district, covering approximately 32 square miles in Millersburg, PA. The typical drive to the school from within the zone takes about 10-12 minutes, with the farthest edge located about 6.2 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Millersburg Area 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
Millersburg Area High School's student population of 207 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
207 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Millersburg Area 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 Millersburg Area High School is 0.22, 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
#1341 out of 2733 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
38%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-79%
55%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
57%
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
2%
5%
Showing 2012–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
5%
16%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Black
3%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
White
88%
60%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
80-89%
87.5%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)29%
23.3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
47%
59%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Maroon and gold
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Millersburg Area High School's ranking?
Millersburg Area High School is ranked #1341 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Millersburg Area High School often compared to?
Millersburg Area High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Halifax Area High School, Upper Dauphin Area High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% PA state average), while 70-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Millersburg Area High School?
The graduation rate of Millersburg Area High School is 80-89%, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 87.5%.
How many students attend Millersburg Area High School?
207 students attend Millersburg Area High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Millersburg Area High School students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Millersburg Area High School?
Millersburg Area High School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Millersburg Area High School offer ?
Millersburg Area High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Millersburg Area High School part of?
Millersburg Area High School is part of Millersburg Area School District.
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