Serving 1,054 students in grades 9-12, Mars Area Sr. High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≥95% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥50% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,054 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 5%
- Graduation Rate: 95% (Top 30% in PA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≥95% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≥50% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥50% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Mars Area Sr. High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
School Overview
Mars Area Sr. High School's student population of 1,054 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 70 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,054 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
70 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Mars Area Sr. High School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,733 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mars Area Sr. High School is 0.10, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#873 out of 2733 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥95%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥50%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥50%
57%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
5%
Hispanic
2%
14%
Black
1%
14%
White
95%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
95%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
11%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mars Area Sr. High School's ranking?
Mars Area Sr. High School is ranked #873 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Mars Area Sr. High School often compared to?
Mars Area Sr. High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Seneca Valley High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≥95% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% PA state average), while ≥50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Mars Area Sr. High School?
The graduation rate of Mars Area Sr. High School is 95%, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 87%.
How many students attend Mars Area Sr. High School?
1,054 students attend Mars Area Sr. High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Mars Area Sr. High School students are White, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mars Area Sr. High School?
Mars Area Sr. High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Mars Area Sr. High School offer ?
Mars Area Sr. High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Mars Area Sr. High School part of?
Mars Area Sr. High School is part of Mars Area School District.
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