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McDowell High School

Millcreek Township SD · Erie County · 3580 West 38th St, Erie, PA 16506.0

(814)835-5403

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8/10
#126
Rank 126 out of 625
Top 20%
English Language Arts8/10 · #153 · 76th percentile
Mathematics9/10 · #118 · 81st percentile
Science8/10 · #164 · 74th percentile

English Language Arts

Math Trend

Science Trend

School Overview

McDowell High School sits in the western suburbs of Erie, a mid-sized Lake Erie city with a strong sense of community and a proud industrial heritage that's steadily reinventing itself. The school consistently ranks among the top in the region, drawing families in Millcreek Township who are looking for solid academics across English, math, and science without sacrificing the close-knit feel of a suburban school. If you're relocating to the Erie area and want a neighborhood where kids can walk to parks, hop over to Presque Isle on weekends, and still get a genuinely competitive high school education, Millcreek is worth a serious look.

Student Demographics

498 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

White
407 (82%)
Multiple Races
35 (7%)
Hispanic
24 (5%)
Asian
19 (4%)
African American
13 (3%)

Key Indicators

English Learners10 (2%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged210 (42%)
Students with Disabilities86 (17%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

2,133
Enrollment
160.6
Teachers (FTE)
13.3:1
Student-Staff Ratio

Graduation Rate

92.8%of students graduate within 4 years

Graduation Rate Trend

College Readiness

Advanced Placement (AP) and International Baccalaureate (IB) programs offer college-level coursework and are a key indicator of academic rigor.

22
AP Courses
offered
14.1%
AP Participation
of students
312
AP Enrollment
students

Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22

Community Enrichment Programs

This supplementary score measures the availability of enrichment programs — such as tutoring, music, dance, sports, and arts — within 3 miles of the school. Schools in communities with more diverse and accessible programs score higher.

Nearby Programs8/10 · #194 · 71st percentile

70 programs within 3 miles. Ranked among High Schools in Pennsylvania.

Nearby Libraries

No programs found