Serving 2,620 students in grades 9-12, Mccaskey Campus ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 28% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35% (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 85% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 2,620 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 85%
- Graduation Rate: 78% (Btm 50% in PA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 28% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 9% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Mccaskey Campus ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Mccaskey Campus's student population of 2,620 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 180 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
2,620 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
180 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Mccaskey Campus ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,733 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mccaskey Campus is 0.60, which is more 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
#2101 out of 2733 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
9%
57%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
5%
Hispanic
59%
14%
Black
17%
14%
White
15%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
78%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
84%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mccaskey Campus's ranking?
Mccaskey Campus is ranked #2101 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Mccaskey Campus often compared to?
Mccaskey Campusis often viewed alongside schools like Manheim Twp High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
28% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% PA state average), while 35% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Mccaskey Campus?
The graduation rate of Mccaskey Campus is 78%, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 87%.
How many students attend Mccaskey Campus?
2,620 students attend Mccaskey Campus.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Mccaskey Campus students are Hispanic, 17% of students are Black, 15% of students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mccaskey Campus?
Mccaskey Campus has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Mccaskey Campus offer ?
Mccaskey Campus offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Mccaskey Campus part of?
Mccaskey Campus is part of Lancaster School District.
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