Mcdowell High School vs. Fairview High School
Should you attend Mcdowell 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
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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 2,133 students in grades 9-12, Mcdowell High School ranks in the top 50% 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 43% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70% (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 21% of the student body (majority Asian and 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
2,133 students
593 students
Total Classroom Teachers
148 teachers
41 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#863 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)
43%
50-54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70%
80-84%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
64%
75-79%
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Graduation Rate
92%
≥95%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
12
-
Grade 9 Students
532
135
Grade 10 Students
525
153
Grade 11 Students
543
161
Grade 12 Students
521
144
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
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% Asian
6%
6%
% Hispanic
5%
4%
% Black
3%
2%
% White
79%
82%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
6%
Diversity Score
0.37
0.32
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
45%
25%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
2%