Mechanicsburg Area Senior High School is a secondary school located on 500 South Broad Street in the borough of Mechanicsburg, west of Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. The school is part of the Mechanicsburg Area School District.
Serving 1,371 students in grades 9-12, Mechanicsburg Area Sr. High School ranks in the top 10% 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 75-79% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80% (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 28% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,371 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 28%
- Graduation Rate: 93% (Top 50% in PA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10%
- Math Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 80% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 58% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Mechanicsburg Area Sr. High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Mechanicsburg Area Sr. High School's student population of 1,371 students has grown by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 101 teachers has grown by 27% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
1,371 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
101 teachers
Year Founded
1875
School Rankings
Mechanicsburg Area Sr. High School ranks within the top 10% of all 2,733 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mechanicsburg Area Sr. High School is 0.46, 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
#144 out of 2733 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
80%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
57%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
4%
5%
Hispanic
8%
15%
Black
10%
14%
White
72%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
93%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
60%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Wildcats
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mechanicsburg Area Sr. High School's ranking?
Mechanicsburg Area Sr. High School is ranked #144 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Mechanicsburg Area Sr. High School often compared to?
Mechanicsburg Area Sr. High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Cumberland Valley High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
75-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% PA state average), while 80% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Mechanicsburg Area Sr. High School?
The graduation rate of Mechanicsburg Area Sr. High School is 93%, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 87%.
How many students attend Mechanicsburg Area Sr. High School?
1,371 students attend Mechanicsburg Area Sr. High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Mechanicsburg Area Sr. High School students are White, 10% of students are Black, 8% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mechanicsburg Area Sr. High School?
Mechanicsburg Area Sr. High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Mechanicsburg Area Sr. High School offer ?
Mechanicsburg Area Sr. High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Mechanicsburg Area Sr. High School part of?
Mechanicsburg Area Sr. High School is part of Mechanicsburg Area School District.
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