Meadville Area Senior High School is a public school located within the city of Meadville, Pennsylvania, United States. Situated at 930 North Street Ext., the high school serves the city of Meadville, West Mead Township, Vernon Township and is part of the Crawford Central School District.
Serving 751 students in grades 9-12, Meadville Area Sr. High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 36%). 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 16:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 751 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 16%
- Graduation Rate: 85-89% (Btm 50% in PA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Meadville Area Sr. High School's student population of 751 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 48 teachers has declined by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
751 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
48 teachers
Colors
Black, Red
School Rankings
Meadville 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 Meadville Area Sr. High School is 0.29, 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
#1078 out of 2733 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
57%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
2%
15%
Black
5%
14%
White
84%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
85-89%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
60%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
3%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Bulldog
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Meadville Area Sr. High School's ranking?
Meadville Area Sr. High School is ranked #1078 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Meadville Area Sr. High School often compared to?
Meadville Area Sr. High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Conneaut Area Senior High School, Titusville High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% 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 Meadville Area Sr. High School?
The graduation rate of Meadville Area Sr. High School is 85-89%, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 87%.
How many students attend Meadville Area Sr. High School?
751 students attend Meadville Area Sr. High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Meadville Area Sr. High School students are White, 8% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Black, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Meadville Area Sr. High School?
Meadville Area Sr. High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Meadville Area Sr. High School offer ?
Meadville Area Sr. High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Meadville Area Sr. High School part of?
Meadville Area Sr. High School is part of Crawford Central School District.
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