Mcdowell High School vs. Fairview High School
Should I attend Mcdowell High School or Fairview High School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Mcdowell High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Fairview High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Overview
Serving 2,198 students in grades 9-12, Mcdowell High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 76% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-59% (which is approximately equal to the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 37% (majority Black).
Serving 571 students in grades 9-12, Fairview High School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≥95% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75-79% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 37% (majority Black).
Blue Ribbon Schools
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Yes
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
2,198 students
571 students
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
53% | 47%
Total Classroom Teachers
137 teachers
37 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#800 out of 2549 schools in PA
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#53 out of 2549 schools in PA
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
76%
≥95%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
75-79%
Graduation Rate
92%
≥95%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
18
-
Grade 9 Students
559
146
Grade 10 Students
559
139
Grade 11 Students
535
140
Grade 12 Students
527
146
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
4%
3%
% Hispanic
5%
4%
% Black
3%
1%
% White
83%
88%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
4%
Diversity Score
0.31
0.22
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
32%
20%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
1%