McGuffey High School

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McGuffey High School ranks 421 st of 674 Pennsylvania high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Summary:

McGuffey High School is a public high school located in Claysville, Pennsylvania, serving 491 students in grades 9-12 and is part of the McGuffey School District, which is ranked 270 out of 606 districts in the state.

While McGuffey High School maintains a relatively high graduation rate, ranging from 90.3% to 96.0% over the past five years, it faces challenges in academic performance. The school's Keystone Exam proficiency rates in Algebra I, Biology, and Literature are generally below the state average. Additionally, the school's performance on key subgroups, such as white students, low-income students, and disabled students, is relatively low compared to the state average, with rankings in the bottom half of Pennsylvania high schools. This is concerning, as the school has a significant percentage of students (30.55%) receiving free or reduced-price lunch, which is a proxy for low socioeconomic status.

When compared to nearby schools, such as Burgettstown Middle School/High School, Bentworth Senior High School, and Peters Township High School, McGuffey High School generally performs worse on key metrics, including academic performance, school rankings, and subgroup performance. This suggests that the school may need to implement targeted interventions and strategies to improve student outcomes and provide a more equitable educational experience for all its students.

Detail:

Public 9-12

86 McGuffey Drive
Claysville, PA 15323-2304

(724) 948-3328

District: McGuffey School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
421^st of 674 Pennsylvania High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $21,314

Student/teacher ratio: 13.2

Number of students: 491

Racial breakdown:

White:

95.9%

Two or more races:

2.4%

Hispanic:

1.4%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 30.5%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details McGuffey High School ranks worse than 62.5% of high schools in Pennsylvania. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 45.26. (See more...)

The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of McGuffey High School freshmen who graduate within four years, adjusting for students who transfer in or out.

The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (95.9%), two or more races (2.4%), Hispanic (1.4%). (See more...)

Compare Details 30.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at McGuffey High School is 13.2. (See more...)

Compare McGuffey High School employs 36.9 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at McGuffey High School is $21,314.

Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

McGuffey High School:

SchoolDigger ranks McGuffey High School 421^st of 674 Pennsylvania public high schools. (See McGuffey High School in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Disabled students:

White students:

McGuffey School District:

SchoolDigger ranks McGuffey School District 270^th of 606 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for McGuffey High School

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Rank History for all students at McGuffey High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	PA State Percentile
2003	20.71	501^st	583	14.1%
2004	34.88	443^rd	590	24.9%
2005	42.04	426^th	593	28.2%
2006	41.01	439^th	604	27.3%
2007	48.12	403^rd	615	34.5%
2008	39.32	460^th	621	25.9%
2009	53.74	350^th	632	44.6%
2010	32.96	517^th	649	20.3%
2011	49.64	411^th	660	37.7%
2012	65.37	257^th	664	61.3%
2013	52.59	328^th	591	44.5%
2014	56.69	293^rd	580	49.5%
2015	56.03	380^th	680	44.1%
2016	64.69	303^rd	677	55.2%
2017	58.92	353^rd	663	46.8%
2018	50.28	434^th	673	35.5%
2019	62.47	321^st	693	53.7%
2021	24.08	448^th	537	16.6%
2023	45.26	421^st	674	37.5%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at McGuffey High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	35.81	442^nd	652	32.2%

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Rank History for Disabled students at McGuffey High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	22.98	411^th	502	18.1%

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Rank History for White students at McGuffey High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	28.46	453^rd	577	21.5%

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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.

Data source: Pennsylvania Department of Education

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Enrollment information for McGuffey High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	937	3	4	2	0	n/a	n/a	-20	926
1989	890	3	4	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	898
1990	877	2	4	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	883
1991	841	1	5	0	1	n/a	n/a	0	848
1992	847	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	847
1993	907	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	907
1994	917	0	2	1	3	n/a	n/a	0	923
1995	874	4	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	879
1996	874	4	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	879
1997	877	3	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	881
1998	867	10	0	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	880
1999	857	7	1	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	866
2000	863	9	1	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	874
2001	809	3	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	814
2002	779	4	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	784
2003	779	4	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	784
2004	791	7	0	5	0	n/a	n/a	0	803
2005	767	8	0	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	779
2006	743	2	3	5	0	n/a	n/a	0	753
2007	699	2	2	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	706
2008	709	1	1	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	715
2009	711	1	2	6	0	n/a	n/a	1	721
2010	707	1	2	5	1	n/a	n/a	1	717
2011	699	3	2	3	2	0	1	0	710
2012	630	5	2	1	2	0	2	0	642
2013	609	7	2	1	3	0	2	0	624
2014	603	6	2	5	1	0	0	0	617
2015	584	3	3	3	1	0	1	0	595
2016	553	2	1	4	1	0	2	0	563
2017	491	1	1	3	1	0	5	0	502
2018	456	1	2	3	0	1	8	0	471
2019	436	0	3	2	0	1	12	0	454
2020	445	0	3	4	0	1	16	0	469
2021	450	1	2	5	2	1	12	0	473
2022	458	0	2	5	1	0	16	0	482
2023	471	0	1	7	0	0	12	0	491

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 McGuffey High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	926	53.5	17.3	n/a
1989	898	57.0	15.7	n/a
1990	883	58.5	15.0	0
1991	848	61.0	13.9	n/a
1992	847	58.0	14.6	n/a
1993	907	52.5	17.3	n/a
1994	923	54.0	17.1	n/a
1995	879	56.5	15.6	n/a
1996	879	56.5	15.6	n/a
1997	881	58.5	15.1	n/a
1998	880	60.5	14.5	n/a
1999	866	58.5	14.8	n/a
2000	874	57.0	15.3	22.4
2001	814	59.0	13.8	23.8
2002	784	56.1	14.0	23
2003	784	56.1	14.0	23
2004	803	54.2	14.8	24.2
2005	779	54.2	14.4	23.1
2006	753	52.4	14.4	29.5
2007	706	54.6	12.9	29.5
2008	715	53.9	13.3	29.1
2009	721	54.5	13.2	32.8
2010	717	54.9	13.0	35.1
2011	710	52.5	13.5	33.8
2012	642	49.9	12.8	37.9
2013	624	48.6	12.8	29.6
2014	617	48.7	12.6	35.5
2015	595	48.0	12.3	33.8
2016	563	48.0	11.7	36.1
2017	502	46.4	10.8	29.3
2018	471	37.5	12.5	32.7
2019	454	37.4	12.1	26.2
2020	469	39.1	11.9	23.2
2021	473	37.3	12.6	31.7
2022	482	38.4	12.5	29.9
2023	491	36.9	13.2	30.5

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 McGuffey High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	926	53.5	17.3	n/a
1989	898	57.0	15.7	n/a
1990	883	58.5	15.0	0
1991	848	61.0	13.9	n/a
1992	847	58.0	14.6	n/a
1993	907	52.5	17.3	n/a
1994	923	54.0	17.1	n/a
1995	879	56.5	15.6	n/a
1996	879	56.5	15.6	n/a
1997	881	58.5	15.1	n/a
1998	880	60.5	14.5	n/a
1999	866	58.5	14.8	n/a
2000	874	57.0	15.3	22.4
2001	814	59.0	13.8	23.8
2002	784	56.1	14.0	23
2003	784	56.1	14.0	23
2004	803	54.2	14.8	24.2
2005	779	54.2	14.4	23.1
2006	753	52.4	14.4	29.5
2007	706	54.6	12.9	29.5
2008	715	53.9	13.3	29.1
2009	721	54.5	13.2	32.8
2010	717	54.9	13.0	35.1
2011	710	52.5	13.5	33.8
2012	642	49.9	12.8	37.9
2013	624	48.6	12.8	29.6
2014	617	48.7	12.6	35.5
2015	595	48.0	12.3	33.8
2016	563	48.0	11.7	36.1
2017	502	46.4	10.8	29.3
2018	471	37.5	12.5	32.7
2019	454	37.4	12.1	26.2
2020	469	39.1	11.9	23.2
2021	473	37.3	12.6	31.7
2022	482	38.4	12.5	29.9
2023	491	36.9	13.2	30.5

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 McGuffey High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$273 (1.3%)	$20,202 (98.7%)	$20,475
2020	$180 (0.9%)	$20,590 (99.1%)	$20,770
2021	$640 (3.1%)	$20,275 (96.9%)	$20,915
2022	$1,013 (4.8%)	$20,301 (95.2%)	$21,314

Data source: Pennsylvania Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on McGuffey High School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 321^st of 693 High schools	Ranks 421^st of 674 High schools	16.1%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
11th Grade Algebra I (McGuffey High School)	66.3	30.6	35.7%
11th Grade Algebra I (Pennsylvania)	63.3	34.1	29.2%
11th Grade Biology (McGuffey High School)	64.7	37.5	27.2%
11th Grade Biology (Pennsylvania)	63.2	50.7	12.5%
11th Grade Literature (McGuffey High School)	75.3	63.5	11.8%
11th Grade Literature (Pennsylvania)	71.5	65.3	6.2%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	454	491	8.1%
African American	0	0
American Indian	0	0
Asian	3	1	66.7%
Hispanic	2	7	250%
Pacific Islander	1	0	100%
White	436	471	8%
Two or More Races	12	12
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	26.2%	30.5%	4.3%

Schools Near McGuffey High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2023)				Ranking (2022)				Keystone Exams Algebra I (2023)	Keystone Exams Biology (2023)	Keystone Exams Literature (2023)	PSSA Math (2023)				PSSA Science (2023)		PSSA English Language Arts (2023)				Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	SchoolDigger Rating (2023)	Average Standard Score (2022)	Statewide Rank (2022)	State Percentile (2022)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Keystone Exams Algebra I 11th Grade	Keystone Exams Biology 11th Grade	Keystone Exams Literature 11th Grade	PSSA Math 6th Grade	PSSA Math 7th Grade	PSSA Math 8th Grade	PSSA Math All Grades	PSSA Science 8th Grade	PSSA Science All Grades	PSSA English Language Arts 6th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts 7th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts 8th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
McGuffey High School	Public	9-12	86 McGuffey Drive	Claysville	15323	Washington County	McGuffey School District	No	No	No	No	(724) 948-3328	491	37	13.2	30.5%	471 (95.9%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (1.4%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (2.4%)	45.3	421^st of 674 public high schools	37.5%					(n/a)	30.6	37.5	63.5											$21,314	$1,013	$20,301
Trinity Senior High School	Public	9-12	231 Park Ave	Washington	15301	Washington County	Trinity Area School District	No	No	No	No	(724) 225-5380	1,093	74	14.7	37.8%	978 (89.5%)	18 (1.6%)	22 (2.0%)	11 (1.0%)	2 (0.2%)	1 (0.1%)	61 (5.6%)	76.5	140^th of 674 public high schools	79.2%		68.2	217^th of 634 public high schools	65.8%	77	58.1	58.0	74.4											$16,644	$677	$15,967
Washington High School	Public	9-12	201 Allison Ave	Washington	15301	Washington County	Washington School District	No	No	No	No	(724) 223-5080	407	33	12.3	89.2%	188 (46.2%)	98 (24.1%)	36 (8.8%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	83 (20.4%)	27.5	518^th of 674 public high schools	23.1%		25.6	510^th of 634 public high schools	19.6%	8	30.4	27.0	43.4											$20,219	$1,546	$18,674
Avella Area Junior/Senior High School	Public	7-12	1000 Avella Rd	Avella	15312	Washington County	Avella Area School District	No	No	No	No	(724) 356-2218	227	26	8.6	35.7%	223 (98.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.3%)	55.4	335^th of 674 public high schools	50.3%		60	293^rd of 634 public high schools	53.8%	42	12.5	52.6	69.2		18.2	38.3	26.9	70.5	70.5		54.5	68.6	60.8	$25,243	$758	$24,484
Western Area CTC (of Washington County)	Public	9-12	688 Western Ave	Canonsburg	15317	Washington County	Western Area Career and Technology Center	No	No	No	No	(724) 746-2890	6	18	.3		5 (83.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (16.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)
Chartiers-Houston Junior/Senior High School	Public	7-12	2050 W Pike St	Houston	15342	Washington County	Chartiers-Houston School District	No	No	No	No	(724) 745-3350	508	37	13.7	26.8%	445 (87.6%)	14 (2.8%)	21 (4.1%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	27 (5.3%)	80.8	108^th of 674 public high schools	84.0%		73.7	183^rd of 634 public high schools	71.1%	75	44.6	61.8	85.5		35.2	45.7	40.1	77.6	77.6		57.6	75.4	65.9	$20,470	$1,488	$18,982
Canon-McMillan Senior High School	Public	9-12	314 Elm St Extension	Canonsburg	15317	Washington County	Canon-McMillan School District	No	No	No	No	(724) 745-1400	1,655	90	18.4	25.6%	1,431 (86.5%)	63 (3.8%)	51 (3.1%)	31 (1.9%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	78 (4.7%)	88.3	52^nd of 674 public high schools	92.3%		82	90^th of 634 public high schools	85.8%	38	57.1	74.3	81.1											$13,023	$266	$12,756
Fort Cherry Junior/Senior High School	Public	7-12	110 Fort Cherry Road	Mc Donald	15057	Washington County	Fort Cherry School District	No	No	No	No	(724) 796-1551	450	37	12.0	38.0%	416 (92.4%)	8 (1.8%)	10 (2.2%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (3.3%)	44.2	429^th of 674 public high schools	36.4%		58.7	309^th of 634 public high schools	51.3%	120	16.2	47.7	63.1		25.7	17.2	21.8	62.1	62.1		62.1	77.6	69.4	$20,396	$655	$19,740
Peters Township High School	Public	9-12	121 Rolling Hills Dr.	McMurray	15317	Washington County	Peters Township School District	No	No	No	No	(724) 941-6250	1,226	87	14.0	11.4%	1,119 (91.3%)	6 (0.5%)	28 (2.3%)	40 (3.3%)	4 (0.3%)	1 (0.1%)	28 (2.3%)	94.6	16^th of 674 public high schools	97.6%		86.8	47^th of 634 public high schools	92.6%	31	67.8	87.7	88.2											$17,085	$113	$16,971
Burgettstown Middle School/High School	Public	6-12	104 Bavington Rd	Burgettstown	15021	Washington County	Burgettstown Area School District	No	No	No	No	(724) 947-8100	526	49	10.8	35.2%	496 (94.3%)	3 (0.6%)	4 (0.8%)	3 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	19 (3.6%)	33.7	490^th of 674 public high schools	27.3%		53.2	366^th of 634 public high schools	42.3%	124	10.0	27.7	67.1	46.9	36.2	11.1	32.9	58.7	58.7	59.3	49.2	52.4	54.0	$16,695	$1,060	$15,635

Frequently Asked Questions about McGuffey High School

What is the racial makeup of McGuffey High School?

Students at McGuffey High School are 96% White, 2% Two or more races, 1% Hispanic.

Is McGuffey High School a good school?

McGuffey High School ranks 421^st of 674 Pennsylvania high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

What district is McGuffey High School in?

McGuffey School District

How many students attend McGuffey High School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 491 students attended McGuffey High School.

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