Serving 1,683 students in grades 9-12, Canon-mcmillan Sr. High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (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 17:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 15% 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: 1,683 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 15%
- Graduation Rate: 97% (Top 5% in PA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 80% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 64% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Canon-mcmillan Sr. High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Canon-mcmillan Sr. High School's student population of 1,683 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 97 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,683 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
97 teachers

Students by Grade

School Rankings
Canon-mcmillan Sr. High School ranks within the top 20% of all 2,733 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Canon-mcmillan Sr. High School is 0.27, 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
#320 out of 2733 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
36%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
80%
55%

Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
64%
57%

Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
13:1

American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
5%

Hispanic
4%
15%

Black
4%
14%

White
85%
61%

Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%

All Ethnic Groups



Graduation Rate
97%
87%

Eligible for Free Lunch
27%
60%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
2%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Canon-mcmillan Sr. High School's ranking?
Canon-mcmillan Sr. High School is ranked #320 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Canon-mcmillan Sr. High School often compared to?
Canon-mcmillan Sr. High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Peters Twp High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% 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 Canon-mcmillan Sr. High School?
The graduation rate of Canon-mcmillan Sr. High School is 97%, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 87%.
How many students attend Canon-mcmillan Sr. High School?
1,683 students attend Canon-mcmillan Sr. High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Canon-mcmillan Sr. High School students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Black, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Canon-mcmillan Sr. High School?
Canon-mcmillan Sr. High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Canon-mcmillan Sr. High School offer ?
Canon-mcmillan Sr. High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Canon-mcmillan Sr. High School part of?
Canon-mcmillan Sr. High School is part of Canon-Mcmillan School District.
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