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Mcguffey High School vs. Peters Twp High School

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School Overview

School
Mcguffey High School
86 Mcguffey Drive
Claysville, PA 15323
: 
7/
10
Top 50%
Peters Twp High School
121 Rolling Hills Dr.
Canonsburg, PA 15317
: 
10/
10
Top 10%
Top Rankings

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

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Most improved public schools (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)

Peters Twp High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 1%)
Overview
Serving 478 students in grades 9-12, Mcguffey 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 25-29% (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 13:1 is equal to the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 1,231 students in grades 9-12, Peters Twp High School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-69% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 86% (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 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
478 students
1,231 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Mcguffey High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Peters Twp High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
52% | 48%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Mcguffey High School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Peters Twp High School.
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
82 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Mcguffey High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Peters Twp High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
15:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Mcguffey High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Mcguffey School District and the state of Pennsylvania, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Peters Twp High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Peters Township School District and the state of Pennsylvania, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#1081 out of 2733 schools in PA
(Top 50%)
#196 out of 2733 schools in PA
(Top 10%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Mcguffey 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 Peters Twp High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
25-29%
(Bottom 50% in PA)
60-69%
(Top 20% in PA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Mcguffey High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Mcguffey 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 Peters Twp High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Peters Township School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
75-79%
(Top 20% in PA)(21-22 School Year Data)
86%
(Top 5% in PA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Mcguffey High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Mcguffey 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 Peters Twp High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Peters Township School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
35-39%
(Top 1% in PA)(20-21 School Year Data)
55-59%
(Bottom 50% in PA)(21-22 School Year Data)
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Peters Twp High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Peters Township School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
≥95%
(Top 10% in PA)
98%
(Top 1% in PA)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Mcguffey High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Mcguffey 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 Peters Twp High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Peters Township School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Mcguffey High School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Peters Twp High School by grade.
Grade 9 Students
119
307
Grade 10 Students
119
302
Grade 11 Students
139
330
Grade 12 Students
101
292

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Mcguffey High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Mcguffey School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Peters Twp High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Peters Township School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
2%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Mcguffey High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Mcguffey School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Peters Twp High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Peters Township School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Mcguffey High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Mcguffey School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2013-14 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Peters Twp High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Peters Township School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
96%
92%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Mcguffey High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Mcguffey School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Peters Twp High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Peters Township School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Mcguffey High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Mcguffey School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Peters Twp High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Peters Township School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.08
0.15
This chart showcases the diversity score of Mcguffey High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Mcguffey School District and Pennsylvania, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Peters Twp High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Peters Township School District and Pennsylvania, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
37%
11%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Mcguffey High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Mcguffey School District and Pennsylvania, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Peters Twp High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Peters Township School District and Pennsylvania, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
1%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Mcguffey High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Mcguffey School District and Pennsylvania, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Peters Twp High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Peters Township School District and Pennsylvania, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
 
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