Governor Mifflin Senior High School

Summary:

Governor Mifflin Senior High School is a public high school located in Shillington, Pennsylvania, serving 1,480 students in grades 9-12 as part of the Governor Mifflin School District. While the district is ranked 425 out of 610 in the state, the high school has seen a decline in its statewide ranking, dropping from 314 out of 673 Pennsylvania high schools in 2017-2018 to 493 out of 686 in 2023-2024, and its SchoolDigger rating has fluctuated between 1 and 3 stars.

The school's performance varies significantly across different student subgroups, with African American students ranking relatively higher (154 out of 284 in 2023-2024) compared to Hispanic, Multi-racial, and Low Socioeconomic Status students, who rank much lower (222 out of 274, 109 out of 150, and 561 out of 664, respectively, in 2023-2024). Additionally, the school's test scores on the Keystone Exams are generally below the state average, with proficiency rates of 27.3% in Algebra I, 37.5% in Biology, and 54.9% in Literature, compared to the state averages of 41.6%, 50.5%, and 63.2%, respectively.

When compared to nearby schools, such as Daniel Boone Area High School and Wyomissing Area Junior/Senior High School, Governor Mifflin Senior High School generally performs worse, with lower statewide rankings, poorer test scores, and lower graduation rates. The school's relatively high percentage of free and reduced-price lunch recipients (44.12% in 2022-2023) may be a contributing factor to its lower academic performance, and the significant disparities in student group performance indicate the need for targeted interventions and support to ensure equitable educational opportunities for all students.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 101 S Waverly St
       Shillington, PA  19607-2644


(610) 775-5089

District: Governor Mifflin School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
493rd of 686 Pennsylvania High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $13,909 Help


Feeder schools for Governor Mifflin Senior High School:

Elementary:    Brecknock Elementary School
    Cumru Elementary School
    Mifflin Park Elementary School
Middle:    Governor Mifflin Middle School
    Intermediate School

Student/teacher ratio:  17.3 Help
Number of students:  1,469

Racial breakdown:

White:
55.3%
Hispanic:
34.2%
African American:
5.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  99.8% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Governor Mifflin Senior High School ranks worse than 71.9% of high schools in Pennsylvania. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 33.47. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Governor Mifflin Senior High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (55.3%), Hispanic (34.2%), African American (5.1%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 99.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Governor Mifflin Senior High School is 17.3. (See more...)
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Compare Governor Mifflin Senior High School employs 84.5 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Governor Mifflin Senior High School is $13,909.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Governor Mifflin Senior High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Governor Mifflin Senior High School 493rd of 686 Pennsylvania public high schools. (See Governor Mifflin Senior High School in the ranking list.)

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Governor Mifflin School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Governor Mifflin School District 425th of 610 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Governor Mifflin Senior High School

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Rank History for all students at Governor Mifflin Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 79.72 107th 583 81.6%
2004 70.52 177th 590 70.0%
2005 57.93 290th 593 51.1%
2006 57.50 311th 604 48.5%
2007 50.08 386th 615 37.2%
2008 70.78 167th 621 73.1%
2009 58.09 295th 632 53.3%
2010 40.44 477th 649 26.5%
2011 62.36 297th 660 55.0%
2012 51.30 407th 664 38.7%
2013 48.15 371st 591 37.2%
2014 55.56 307th 580 47.1%
2015 53.18 405th 680 40.4%
2016 62.55 330th 677 51.3%
2017 51.90 406th 663 38.8%
2018 65.40 314th 673 53.3%
2019 60.67 342nd 693 50.6%
2021 45.53 367th 537 31.7%
2022 31.94 490th 634 22.7%
2023 38.38 463rd 674 31.3%
2024 33.47 493rd 686 28.1%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Governor Mifflin Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 52.99 69th 129 46.5%
2024 29.59 109th 150 27.3%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Governor Mifflin Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 25.18 514th 652 21.2%
2024 17.35 561st 664 15.5%
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Rank History for Female students at Governor Mifflin Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 34.44 475th 665 28.6%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Governor Mifflin Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 26.47 376th 502 25.1%
2024 26.45 382nd 513 25.5%
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Rank History for Male students at Governor Mifflin Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 31.83 477th 662 27.9%
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Rank History for African American students at Governor Mifflin Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 51.71 115th 260 55.8%
2024 43.31 154th 284 45.8%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Governor Mifflin Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 27.98 186th 252 26.2%
2024 22.00 222nd 274 19.0%
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Rank History for White students at Governor Mifflin Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 39.76 364th 577 36.9%
2024 34.26 413th 595 30.6%
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Data source: test scores: Pennsylvania Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for Governor Mifflin Senior High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 899 6 18 3 0 n/a n/a 0 926
1989 828 7 16 2 0 n/a n/a 0 853
1990 756 5 20 4 0 n/a n/a 0 785
1991 769 4 15 2 0 n/a n/a 0 790
1992 754 8 21 6 0 n/a n/a 0 789
1993 1058 11 16 9 0 n/a n/a 0 1094
1994 1099 19 19 11 0 n/a n/a 0 1148
1995 1284 25 14 21 0 n/a n/a 0 1344
1996 1284 25 14 21 0 n/a n/a 0 1344
1997 1289 26 16 21 0 n/a n/a 0 1352
1998 1330 25 22 25 1 n/a n/a 0 1403
1999 1298 24 25 23 1 n/a n/a 0 1371
2000 1282 21 20 24 0 n/a n/a 0 1347
2001 1286 18 28 35 0 n/a n/a 0 1367
2002 1240 26 25 44 0 n/a n/a 0 1335
2003 1240 26 25 44 0 n/a n/a 0 1335
2004 1264 40 31 48 0 n/a n/a 0 1383
2005 1279 58 20 58 0 n/a n/a 0 1415
2006 1283 53 26 72 0 n/a n/a 0 1434
2007 1306 58 27 85 1 n/a n/a 0 1477
2008 1277 85 30 96 1 n/a n/a 0 1489
2009 1259 83 34 118 1 n/a n/a 0 1495
2010 1275 85 26 128 2 n/a n/a 0 1516
2011 1141 82 26 130 0 0 0 0 1379
2012 1095 88 23 128 1 0 2 0 1337
2013 1060 89 24 139 1 0 0 0 1313
2014 984 79 23 166 0 0 5 0 1257
2015 997 84 22 167 1 0 16 0 1287
2016 985 94 23 184 0 0 17 0 1303
2017 964 93 19 215 1 0 23 0 1315
2018 985 85 21 256 1 0 24 0 1372
2019 972 103 18 281 1 0 26 0 1401
2020 962 85 23 327 0 0 50 0 1447
2021 938 87 21 367 1 0 58 0 1472
2022 895 84 23 417 1 0 62 0 1482
2023 854 76 17 471 1 0 61 0 1480
2024 813 75 16 502 1 0 62 0 1469

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Governor Mifflin Senior High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 926 60.0 15.4 n/a
1989 853 59.0 14.4 n/a
1990 785 65.0 12.0 0
1991 790 70.0 11.2 n/a
1992 789 64.0 12.3 n/a
1993 1094 70.0 15.6 n/a
1994 1148 68.0 16.9 n/a
1995 1344 79.0 17.0 n/a
1996 1344 79.0 17.0 n/a
1997 1352 80.0 16.9 n/a
1998 1403 87.5 16.0 n/a
1999 1371 88.5 15.5 n/a
2000 1347 89.5 15.1 3.9
2001 1367 89.0 15.4 4.5
2002 1335 89.5 14.9 5.5
2003 1335 89.5 14.9 5.5
2004 1383 90.0 15.4 5.4
2005 1415 93.0 15.2 5.2
2006 1434 99.0 14.5 10
2007 1477 96.5 15.3 12.8
2008 1489 111.5 13.4 14.5
2009 1495 101.4 14.7 16.2
2010 1516 97.0 15.6 16.4
2011 1379 96.0 14.3 18
2012 1337 90.2 14.8 28.3
2013 1313 91.0 14.4 30.8
2014 1257 85.5 14.6 32.2
2015 1287 85.0 15.1 36.2
2016 1303 87.0 14.9 36.6
2017 1315 84.9 15.4 33.4
2018 1372 84.2 16.2 32.5
2019 1401 85.2 16.4 36.3
2020 1447 86.8 16.6 26.5
2021 1472 86.0 17.1 38.3
2022 1482 83.7 17.7 36.8
2023 1480 87.0 17.0 44.1
2024 1469 84.5 17.3 99.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Governor Mifflin Senior High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 926 60.0 15.4 n/a
1989 853 59.0 14.4 n/a
1990 785 65.0 12.0 0
1991 790 70.0 11.2 n/a
1992 789 64.0 12.3 n/a
1993 1094 70.0 15.6 n/a
1994 1148 68.0 16.9 n/a
1995 1344 79.0 17.0 n/a
1996 1344 79.0 17.0 n/a
1997 1352 80.0 16.9 n/a
1998 1403 87.5 16.0 n/a
1999 1371 88.5 15.5 n/a
2000 1347 89.5 15.1 3.9
2001 1367 89.0 15.4 4.5
2002 1335 89.5 14.9 5.5
2003 1335 89.5 14.9 5.5
2004 1383 90.0 15.4 5.4
2005 1415 93.0 15.2 5.2
2006 1434 99.0 14.5 10
2007 1477 96.5 15.3 12.8
2008 1489 111.5 13.4 14.5
2009 1495 101.4 14.7 16.2
2010 1516 97.0 15.6 16.4
2011 1379 96.0 14.3 18
2012 1337 90.2 14.8 28.3
2013 1313 91.0 14.4 30.8
2014 1257 85.5 14.6 32.2
2015 1287 85.0 15.1 36.2
2016 1303 87.0 14.9 36.6
2017 1315 84.9 15.4 33.4
2018 1372 84.2 16.2 32.5
2019 1401 85.2 16.4 36.3
2020 1447 86.8 16.6 26.5
2021 1472 86.0 17.1 38.3
2022 1482 83.7 17.7 36.8
2023 1480 87.0 17.0 44.1
2024 1469 84.5 17.3 99.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Governor Mifflin Senior High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $214 (1.5%) $13,799 (98.5%) $14,013
2020 $169 (1.3%) $12,734 (98.7%) $12,903
2021 $357 (2.6%) $13,367 (97.4%) $13,724
2022 $517 (3.7%) $13,392 (96.3%) $13,909

Data source: Pennsylvania Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Governor Mifflin Senior High School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 342nd of 693 High schoolsRanks 463rd of 674 High schools
 19.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
11th Grade Algebra I (Governor Mifflin Senior High School)64.514.9
 49.6%
   11th Grade Algebra I (Pennsylvania)63.334.1
 29.2%
11th Grade Biology (Governor Mifflin Senior High School)66.440.3
 26.1%
   11th Grade Biology (Pennsylvania)63.250.7
 12.5%
11th Grade Literature (Governor Mifflin Senior High School)72.561.1
 11.4%
   11th Grade Literature (Pennsylvania)71.565.3
 6.2%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students14011480
 5.6%
African American10376
 26.2%
American Indian11
Asian1817
 5.6%
Hispanic281471
 67.6%
Pacific Islander00
White972854
 12.1%
Two or More Races2661
 134.6%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients36.3%44.1%
 7.8%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Governor Mifflin Senior High School

Students at Governor Mifflin Senior High School are 55% White, 34% Hispanic, 5% African American, 4% Two or more races, 1% Asian.

Governor Mifflin Senior High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Brecknock Elementary School
Elementary : Cumru Elementary School
Elementary : Mifflin Park Elementary School
Middle : Governor Mifflin Middle School
Middle : Intermediate School

Governor Mifflin Senior High School ranks 493rd of 686 Pennsylvania high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

In the 2023-24 school year, 1,469 students attended Governor Mifflin Senior High School.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Pennsylvania Department of Education.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.





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