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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

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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