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Mechanicsburg Area Senior High School

Mechanicsburg Area SD · Cumberland County · 500 S Broad St, Mechanicsburg, PA 17055.0

(717)691-4530

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7/10
#228
Rank 228 out of 625
Top 36%
English Language Arts7/10 · #195 · 69th percentile
Mathematics6/10 · #311 · 50th percentile
Science8/10 · #156 · 75th percentile

English Language Arts

Math Trend

Science Trend

School Overview

Mechanicsburg Area Senior High School sits in one of Cumberland County's most established suburbs, just west of Harrisburg, where the community has a strong sense of local pride and a long tradition of supporting its schools. The school shows particular strength in science and English, making it a solid fit for families who want a well-rounded public education without the pressure of the most intensely competitive districts in the region. Mechanicsburg itself is a walkable, historic borough with a small-town feel that's hard to find this close to a state capital, and families who settle here tend to stay.

Student Demographics

339 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

White
255 (75%)
Hispanic
25 (7%)
African American
25 (7%)
Multiple Races
19 (6%)
Asian
15 (4%)

Key Indicators

English Learners11 (3%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged108 (32%)
Students with Disabilities43 (13%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

1,412
Enrollment
110.2
Teachers (FTE)
12.8:1
Student-Staff Ratio

Graduation Rate

94.3%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.

16
AP Courses
offered
13.7%
AP Participation
of students
189
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 Programs7/10 · #221 · 67th percentile

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

Nearby Libraries

No programs found