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McCaskey Campus

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McCaskey Campus is a public high school located in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 2,620 students. It is part of the Lancaster School District, which is ranked 495 out of 610 districts in Pennsylvania and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

McCaskey Campus consistently ranks in the bottom half of Pennsylvania high schools, with academic performance significantly below the state average. Only 23.2% of students are proficient or better in Algebra I, 30.7% in Biology, and 51.7% in Literature. The school's 4-year graduation rate of 87.5% is on par with the state, but its dropout rate of 3.9% is higher. The student population is diverse, with 87.86% qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, and subgroup performance varies, with Asian and White students performing better than African American, Hispanic, and English Language Learner students.

Despite the relatively high per-student spending of $20,905 and a student-teacher ratio of 14.5, McCaskey Campus performs significantly worse than nearby high-performing schools like Warwick Senior High School, Hempfield Senior High School, and Lampeter-Strasburg Senior High School. The high percentage of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds appears to be a significant factor contributing to the school's overall academic underperformance, suggesting that a more comprehensive approach is needed to address the complex needs of its diverse student population.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 445 N Reservoir St
       Lancaster, PA  17602-2447

(717) 291-6211

District: Lancaster School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
529th of 686 Pennsylvania High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $20,905 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  14.5 Help
Number of students:  2,620

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
58.5%
African American:
17.5%
White:
14.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  87.9% Help


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Compare Details McCaskey Campus ranks worse than 77.1% of high schools in Pennsylvania. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 25.74. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at McCaskey Campus 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 Student population at McCaskey Campus is diverse. Racial makeup is: Hispanic (58.5%), African American (17.5%), White (14.8%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 87.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at McCaskey Campus is 14.5. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at McCaskey Campus is $20,905.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

McCaskey Campus:

SchoolDigger ranks McCaskey Campus 529th of 686 Pennsylvania public high schools. (See McCaskey Campus in the ranking list.)

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Lancaster School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Lancaster School District 495th of 610 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for McCaskey Campus

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Rank History for all students at McCaskey Campus

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 8.77 525th 583 9.9%
2004 15.04 521st 590 11.7%
2005 11.60 538th 593 9.3%
2006 17.57 543rd 604 10.1%
2007 23.58 528th 615 14.1%
2008 10.09 569th 621 8.4%
2009 6.80 592nd 632 6.3%
2010 10.05 605th 649 6.8%
2011 13.51 596th 660 9.7%
2012 14.29 592nd 664 10.8%
2013 5.59 545th 591 7.8%
2014 6.33 537th 580 7.4%
2015 13.10 582nd 680 14.4%
2016 16.57 577th 677 14.8%
2017 20.58 544th 663 17.9%
2018 16.92 564th 673 16.2%
2019 25.99 544th 693 21.5%
2021 44.57 378th 537 29.6%
2022 12.08 561st 634 11.5%
2023 21.05 549th 674 18.5%
2024 25.74 529th 686 22.9%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at McCaskey Campus

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 20.04 103rd 129 20.2%
2024 54.21 66th 150 56.0%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at McCaskey Campus

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 53.32 26th 85 69.4%
2024 55.79 23rd 84 72.6%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at McCaskey Campus

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 24.99 516th 652 20.9%
2024 33.29 476th 664 28.3%
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Rank History for Female students at McCaskey Campus

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 31.17 491st 665 26.2%
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Rank History for Disabled students at McCaskey Campus

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 23.02 409th 502 18.5%
2024 22.26 416th 513 18.9%
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Rank History for Male students at McCaskey Campus

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 20.71 542nd 662 18.1%
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Rank History for Asian students at McCaskey Campus

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 6.25 106th 112 5.4%
2024 11.52 108th 121 10.7%
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Rank History for African American students at McCaskey Campus

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 34.42 160th 260 38.5%
2024 43.90 150th 284 47.2%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at McCaskey Campus

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 27.50 187th 252 25.8%
2024 29.86 190th 274 30.7%
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Rank History for White students at McCaskey Campus

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 45.29 329th 577 43.0%
2024 63.62 209th 595 64.9%
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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 McCaskey Campus

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 988 342 83 473 0 n/a n/a -56 1830
1989 940 327 95 460 0 n/a n/a 0 1822
1990 897 332 81 419 0 n/a n/a 0 1729
1991 770 309 80 515 1 n/a n/a 0 1675
1992 722 333 77 555 3 n/a n/a 0 1690
1993 764 342 79 608 3 n/a n/a 0 1796
1994 791 363 87 638 0 n/a n/a 0 1879
1995 651 361 69 653 0 n/a n/a 0 1734
1996 651 361 69 653 0 n/a n/a 0 1734
1998 910 511 111 957 5 n/a n/a 0 2494
1999 465 211 57 385 2 n/a n/a 0 1120
2000 444 225 60 396 0 n/a n/a 0 1125
2001 533 285 75 514 2 n/a n/a 0 1409
2002 368 227 39 472 5 n/a n/a 0 1111
2003 368 227 39 472 5 n/a n/a 0 1111
2004 730 696 86 1390 6 n/a n/a 0 2908
2005 704 737 98 1478 9 n/a n/a 0 3026
2006 698 786 87 1619 33 n/a n/a 0 3223
2007 668 731 81 1503 28 n/a n/a 0 3011
2008 597 675 67 1458 28 n/a n/a 0 2825
2009 549 661 81 1493 22 n/a n/a 0 2806
2010 538 622 114 1491 12 n/a n/a 0 2777
2011 516 614 155 1500 5 2 4 0 2796
2012 503 537 171 1456 1 2 16 0 2686
2013 451 533 194 1461 6 2 26 0 2673
2014 423 508 172 1402 3 0 34 0 2542
2015 415 534 156 1482 4 0 45 0 2636
2016 394 555 143 1495 2 0 57 0 2646
2017 427 564 140 1526 3 0 56 0 2716
2018 417 529 134 1575 3 0 76 0 2734
2019 400 551 127 1566 2 0 72 0 2718
2020 395 530 120 1493 2 0 91 0 2631
2021 399 517 124 1529 1 0 110 0 2680
2022 383 487 100 1476 1 0 125 0 2572
2023 389 458 91 1534 1 0 147 0 2620

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 McCaskey Campus

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 1830 105.6 17.3 n/a
1989 1822 102.0 17.8 n/a
1990 1729 107.2 16.1 0
1991 1675 101.5 16.5 n/a
1992 1690 98.8 17.1 n/a
1993 1796 95.7 18.8 n/a
1994 1879 92.7 20.3 n/a
1995 1734 96.1 18.0 n/a
1996 1734 96.1 18.0 n/a
1998 2494 117.0 21.3 n/a
1999 1120 142.6 7.9 n/a
2000 1125 144.9 7.8 33.8
2001 1409 148.5 9.5 34.6
2002 1111 117.0 9.5 70.1
2003 1111 117.0 9.5 70.1
2004 2908 127.0 22.9 26
2005 3026 144.0 21.0 25.7
2006 3223 168.0 19.2 58.4
2007 3011 177.0 17.0 33.2
2008 2825 183.0 15.4 31.7
2009 2806 186.9 15.0 37.7
2010 2777 192.9 14.4 68.9
2011 2796 195.9 14.2 72.4
2012 2686 194.9 13.7 73.8
2013 2673 192.8 13.8 78.9
2014 2542 186.4 13.6 81
2015 2636 185.0 14.2 99.9
2016 2646 181.0 14.6 100
2017 2716 185.4 14.6 97.1
2018 2734 193.2 14.1 97.9
2019 2718 194.0 14.0 98.2
2020 2631 196.2 13.4 95.6
2021 2680 193.0 13.8 98.7
2022 2572 188.0 13.6 87.2
2023 2620 179.8 14.5 87.9

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 McCaskey Campus

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 1830 105.6 17.3 n/a
1989 1822 102.0 17.8 n/a
1990 1729 107.2 16.1 0
1991 1675 101.5 16.5 n/a
1992 1690 98.8 17.1 n/a
1993 1796 95.7 18.8 n/a
1994 1879 92.7 20.3 n/a
1995 1734 96.1 18.0 n/a
1996 1734 96.1 18.0 n/a
1998 2494 117.0 21.3 n/a
1999 1120 142.6 7.9 n/a
2000 1125 144.9 7.8 33.8
2001 1409 148.5 9.5 34.6
2002 1111 117.0 9.5 70.1
2003 1111 117.0 9.5 70.1
2004 2908 127.0 22.9 26
2005 3026 144.0 21.0 25.7
2006 3223 168.0 19.2 58.4
2007 3011 177.0 17.0 33.2
2008 2825 183.0 15.4 31.7
2009 2806 186.9 15.0 37.7
2010 2777 192.9 14.4 68.9
2011 2796 195.9 14.2 72.4
2012 2686 194.9 13.7 73.8
2013 2673 192.8 13.8 78.9
2014 2542 186.4 13.6 81
2015 2636 185.0 14.2 99.9
2016 2646 181.0 14.6 100
2017 2716 185.4 14.6 97.1
2018 2734 193.2 14.1 97.9
2019 2718 194.0 14.0 98.2
2020 2631 196.2 13.4 95.6
2021 2680 193.0 13.8 98.7
2022 2572 188.0 13.6 87.2
2023 2620 179.8 14.5 87.9

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 McCaskey Campus

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,219 (6.8%) $16,643 (93.2%) $17,862
2020 $1,338 (7.0%) $17,788 (93.0%) $19,126
2021 $2,303 (11.4%) $17,887 (88.6%) $20,190
2022 $2,577 (12.3%) $18,328 (87.7%) $20,905

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

Impact of COVID-19 on McCaskey Campus

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 544th of 693 High schoolsRanks 549th of 674 High schools
 3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
11th Grade Algebra I (McCaskey Campus)47.26.3
 40.9%
   11th Grade Algebra I (Pennsylvania)63.334.1
 29.2%
11th Grade Biology (McCaskey Campus)40.629.2
 11.4%
   11th Grade Biology (Pennsylvania)63.250.7
 12.5%
11th Grade Literature (McCaskey Campus)5351.1
 1.9%
   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 Students27182620
 3.6%
African American551458
 16.9%
American Indian21
 50%
Asian12791
 28.3%
Hispanic15661534
 2%
Pacific Islander00
White400389
 2.8%
Two or More Races72147
 104.2%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients98.2%87.9%
 10.3%

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Students at McCaskey Campus are 59% Hispanic, 17% African American, 15% White, 6% Two or more races, 3% Asian.

In the 2022-23 school year, 2,620 students attended McCaskey Campus.

McCaskey Campus ranks in the bottom 22.9% of Pennsylvania high schools.


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