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Halifax Area High School vs. Mechanicsburg Area Sr. High School

Should you attend Halifax Area High School or Mechanicsburg Area Sr. High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title">School Overview
School
Halifax Area High School
3940 Peters Mountain Rd
Halifax, PA 17032
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Mechanicsburg Area Sr. High School
500 S Broad St
Mechanicsburg, PA 17055
: 
8/
10
Top 30%
Top Rankings

Halifax Area High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Most improved public schools
Most improved public schools (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 10%)

Mechanicsburg Area Sr. High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Most improved public schools (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Overview
Serving 247 students in grades 9-12, Halifax Area High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-59% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-79% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 1,371 students in grades 9-12, Mechanicsburg Area Sr. High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
247 students
1,371 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Halifax Area High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Mechanicsburg Area Sr. High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
55% | 45%
51% | 49%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Halifax Area High School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Mechanicsburg Area Sr. High School.
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
101 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Halifax Area High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Mechanicsburg Area Sr. High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
14:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Halifax Area High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Halifax Area School District and the state of Pennsylvania, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Mechanicsburg Area Sr. High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Mechanicsburg Area School District and the state of Pennsylvania, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title">Test Scores
#508 out of 2733 schools in PA
(Top 20%)
#651 out of 2733 schools in PA
(Top 30%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Halifax Area High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Mechanicsburg Area Sr. High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
50-59%
(Top 30% in PA)
40-44%
(Top 50% in PA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Halifax Area High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Halifax Area School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Mechanicsburg Area Sr. High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Mechanicsburg Area School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
70-79%
(Top 20% in PA)(21-22 School Year Data)
80%
(Top 10% in PA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Halifax Area High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Halifax Area School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Mechanicsburg Area Sr. High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Mechanicsburg Area School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
60-69%
(Top 50% in PA)(21-22 School Year Data)
58%
(Bottom 50% in PA)(21-22 School Year Data)
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Mechanicsburg Area Sr. High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Mechanicsburg Area School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
80-89%
(Bottom 50% in PA)
94%
(Top 50% in PA)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Halifax Area High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Halifax Area School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Mechanicsburg Area Sr. High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Mechanicsburg Area School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title">Students by Grade
Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Halifax Area High School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Mechanicsburg Area Sr. High School by grade.
Grade 9 Students
59
320
Grade 10 Students
70
393
Grade 11 Students
61
344
Grade 12 Students
57
314
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title">Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
2%
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Halifax Area High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Halifax Area School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Mechanicsburg Area Sr. High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Mechanicsburg Area School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
4%
8%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Halifax Area High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Halifax Area School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Mechanicsburg Area Sr. High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Mechanicsburg Area School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
2%
10%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Halifax Area High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Halifax Area School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Mechanicsburg Area Sr. High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Mechanicsburg Area School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
90%
72%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Halifax Area High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Halifax Area School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Mechanicsburg Area Sr. High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Mechanicsburg Area School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
6%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Halifax Area High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Halifax Area School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Mechanicsburg Area Sr. High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Mechanicsburg Area School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.19
0.46
This chart showcases the diversity score of Halifax Area High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Halifax Area School District and Pennsylvania, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Mechanicsburg Area Sr. High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Mechanicsburg Area School District and Pennsylvania, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title">Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
35%
36%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Halifax Area High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Halifax Area School District and Pennsylvania, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Mechanicsburg Area Sr. High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Mechanicsburg Area School District and Pennsylvania, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
2%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Halifax Area High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Halifax Area School District and Pennsylvania, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2020-21 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Mechanicsburg Area Sr. High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Mechanicsburg Area School District and Pennsylvania, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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