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McDowell High School
  • Public
  • ERIE, PA

Report Card

grade B+
Overall Niche Grade
  1. Academics
    grade B
  2. Diversity
    grade B
  3. Teachers
    grade A minus
  4. College Prep
    grade B minus
  5. Clubs & Activities
    grade B+
  6. Administration
    grade B minus
  7. Sports
    grade A minus
  8. Food
    grade B
  9. Resources & Facilities
    grade C

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McDowell High School is an above average, public school located in ERIE, PA. It has 2,198 students in grades PK, 9-12 with a student-teacher ratio of 16 to 1. According to state test scores, 76% of students are at least proficient in math and 76% in reading.

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Academics

Percent Proficient - Reading
76%
Percent Proficient - Math
76%
Average Graduation Rate
94%
Average SAT
1180
629 responses
Average ACT
25
89 responses
AP Enrollment
14%

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Living in the Area

grade A minus
Overall Niche Grade
  1. Cost of Living
    grade B
  2. Good for Families
    grade A minus
  3. Housing
    grade B+
Median Household Income
$77,400
National
$75,149
Median Rent
$1,028
National
$1,268
Median Home Value
$207,200
National
$281,900

Culture & Safety

Poll
73%
of students agree that they feel safe at their school. 60 responses
Poll
68%
of students agree that they like their school and feel happy there. 60 responses
Poll
What are your favorite school events or traditions?
Based on 164 responses
  • McDowell Mob and Game Day Crew at sporting events
    20%
  • Pep rallys
    19%
  • Graduation
    18%
  • My own sporting events
    9%
  • Performing Arts
    9%
  • Homecoming
    6%
  • ROTC events and community service
    4%

Students

Diversity
grade B
Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
Students
2,198
Free or Reduced Lunch
34%
83%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are competitive. 65 responses
62%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are creative and artsy. 65 responses
86%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are athletic. 65 responses

Preschool

Annual Cost
No data available  
Cost is for the most complete schedule offered and may have changed for the current school year. For more information, please contact the school.
Starting Age
3 years
Pre-K Student-Teacher Ratio
No data available  
Website
No data available  
Schedule Options
  • Offers Full Week
    No data available  
  • Offers Part Week
    No data available  
  • Offers Full Day
    No data available  
  • Offers Part Day
    No data available  

Teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
National
17:1
Average Teacher Salary
$65,681
Teachers in First/Second Year
11.4%
57%
of students and parents agree that the teachers give engaging lessons. 87 responses
70%
of students and parents agree that the teachers genuinely care about the students. 87 responses
66%
of students and parents agree that the teachers adequately lead and control the classroom. 87 responses

Clubs & Activities

Clubs & Activities
grade B+
Based on student and parent reviews of clubs and activities.
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Average
Expenses Per Student
$13,650 / year
National
$12,239
89%
of students and parents agree that there are plenty of clubs and organizations for students to get involved in. 88 responses
40%
of students and parents agree that clubs and organizations get the funding they need. 88 responses
75%
of students and parents agree that lots of students participate in clubs and organizations. 88 responses

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