Serving 264 students in grades 9-12, Meyersdale Area High School ranks in the top 30% 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 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 264 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Minority Enrollment: 3%
Graduation Rate
: 85-89% (Btm 50% in PA)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 30%
Math Proficiency
: 60-69% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: 65-69% (Top 30%)
Science Proficiency
: 40-49% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Meyersdale Area High School ranks within the top 30% of all 2,733 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Meyersdale Area High School is 0.06, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% PA state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Meyersdale Area High School?
The graduation rate of Meyersdale Area High School is 85-89%, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 87%.
How many students attend Meyersdale Area High School?
264 students attend Meyersdale Area High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Meyersdale Area High School students are White, 1% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Meyersdale Area High School?
Meyersdale Area High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Meyersdale Area High School offer ?
Meyersdale Area High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Meyersdale Area High School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 264 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Minority Enrollment: 3%
Graduation Rate
: 85-89% (Btm 50%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 30%
Math Proficiency
: 60-69% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: 65-69% (Top 30%)
Science Proficiency
: 40-49% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
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