Mcdowell Senior High School serves 1,217 students in grades 11-12.
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 was higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 6% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which was lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 11-12
Total Students
1,217 students
Total Classroom Teachers
52 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
5%
Hispanic
2%
14%
Black
2%
14%
White
94%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
13%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Mcdowell Senior High School?
1,217 students attend Mcdowell Senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Mcdowell Senior High School students are White, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mcdowell Senior High School?
Mcdowell Senior High School has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Mcdowell Senior High School offer ?
Mcdowell Senior High School offers enrollment in grades 11-12
What school district is Mcdowell Senior High School part of?
Mcdowell Senior High School is part of Millcreek Township School District.
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