McDowell HS
- 2,133 Students
- 148.2 Teachers (FTE)
- 14.4:1 Student:Teacher
- 09–12 Grade Range
- Open Status
- (814)835-5403 Phone
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McDowell HS
Erie, PA 16506
High Supplemental Virtual Grades 09–12 SchoolScore™ F (45.4)
2,133
Students
148.2
Teachers
14.4:1
Student:Teacher
(814)835-5403
Phone
McDowell HS is a public High school located in Erie, PENNSYLVANIA, operated by the Millcreek Township SD school district. It serves grades 09–12.
Key statistics: 2,133 students enrolled; a 14.4:1 student-to-teacher ratio.
The school is classified as Suburb: Midsize by the NCES locale classification system.
Data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data (CCD), the definitive federal database of U.S. public schools, updated annually.
vs Pennsylvania High School Average
Enrollment
2,133.0
State avg: 740.0
▲ 188% better
Student:Teacher Ratio
14.39:1
State avg: 12.7:1
▲ 13% worse
Free Lunch %
48.9%
State avg: 100.8%
▼ 51% better
School Details
School Name
McDowell HS
NCESSCH ID
421533007320
State School ID
PA-105257602-8071
School Type
Regular School
Level
High
Status
Open
Charter
No
Charter Auth
–
Virtual
Supplemental Virtual
NSLP Status
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Shared Time
No
School Year
2024-2025
Location
Address
3580 West 38th St
City
Erie
State
Pennsylvania
ZIP Code
16506
County
Erie County
Metro Area
Erie, PA
Metro Type
Metropolitan
Locale
Suburb: Midsize
Cong. District
4216
State Leg. Upper
42049
State Leg. Lower
42003
Latitude
42.0726
Longitude
-80.1493
Grades Offered
Pre-K
9th
10th
11th
12th
2,133
Total Students
148.2
Teachers FTE
14.4:1
Student:Teacher
Enrollment by Grade
148.2
Teachers (FTE)
Full Staff Breakdown
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Teachers (FTE) | 148.2 |
National School Lunch Program Participation
Lunch Program Details
| Program | Students | % of Enrollment |
|---|---|---|
| No Category Codes | 1,042 | 48.9% |
| Not Applicable | 0 | 0% |
District Info
District Name
Millcreek Township SD
LEAID
4215330
State LEA ID
PA-105257602
Phone
(814)835-5300
Website
http://www.mtsd.org/main/index.html
Type
Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Status
Open
City
Erie
District Finance (F-33)
Total Revenue
$127,325K
Federal Revenue
$10,990K
State Revenue
$36,738K
Local Revenue
$79,597K
Total Expenditure
$144,001K
Instruction Exp.
$61,078K
Support Services
$33,798K
Other Current Exp.
$3,781K
Geographic
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about McDowell HS, answered using official NCES data.