General Mclane High School vs. Fairview High School
Should you attend General Mclane High School or Fairview 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.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
General Mclane High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Fairview High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Overview
Serving 690 students in grades 9-12, General Mclane High School ranks in the top 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 30-34% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75-79% (which is higher 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 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 593 students in grades 9-12, Fairview 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 50-54% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80-84% (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 18% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
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Yes
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
690 students
593 students
Total Classroom Teachers
47 teachers
41 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#939 out of 2733 schools in PA
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#413 out of 2733 schools in PA
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
50-54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
80-84%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
75-79%
n/a
Graduation Rate
90-94%
≥95%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
168
135
Grade 10 Students
185
153
Grade 11 Students
180
161
Grade 12 Students
157
144
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
6%
% Hispanic
3%
4%
% Black
1%
2%
% White
91%
82%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
6%
Diversity Score
0.17
0.32
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
44%
25%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
2%