Meyersdale Area High School

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Meyersdale Area High School ranks 456 th of 674 Pennsylvania high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Meyersdale Area High School is a public high school serving 271 students in grades 9-12 in the predominantly White community of Meyersdale, Pennsylvania. While the school has seen a decline in its statewide ranking and SchoolDigger rating in recent years, it faces a mix of academic challenges and strengths compared to state and local averages.

Meyersdale Area High School's four-year graduation rate has steadily decreased from 94.4% in 2019-2020 to 84.0% in the current school year, while its dropout rate has increased from 1.0% to 3.6% over the same period. Academically, the school's students have shown mixed performance on Keystone Exams, outperforming the state in Algebra I and Literature but underperforming in Biology. The school's PSSA test results for lower grades also vary, with some grades and subjects exceeding the state average and others falling behind. Notably, the school has a relatively high percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, with around 36-42% qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch.

Compared to nearby high schools, Meyersdale Area High School's performance is mixed. While it outperforms some schools, such as Turkeyfoot Valley Area Junior/Senior High School, it lags behind others, like Somerset Area Junior-Senior High School and Berlin Brothersvalley Senior High School, in various academic metrics. However, Meyersdale Area High School has maintained a relatively low student-teacher ratio and has seen an increase in its per-student spending, which could be leveraged to address the school's challenges and improve student outcomes.

Detail:

Public 9-12

1349 Shaw Mines Rd
Meyersdale, PA 15552-7223

(814) 634-8311

District: Meyersdale Area School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
456^th of 674 Pennsylvania High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $18,652

Feeder schools for Meyersdale Area High School:

Elementary:	Meyersdale Area Elementary School
Middle:	Meyersdale Area Middle School

Student/teacher ratio: 12.0

Number of students: 271

Racial breakdown:

White:

95.9%

African American:

1.8%

Hispanic:

1.1%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 36.2%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Meyersdale Area High School ranks worse than 67.7% of high schools in Pennsylvania. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 40.35. (See more...)

The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of Meyersdale Area 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%), African American (1.8%), Hispanic (1.1%). (See more...)

Compare Details 36.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Meyersdale Area High School is 12. (See more...)

Compare Meyersdale Area High School employs 22.4 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Meyersdale Area High School is $18,652.

Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Meyersdale Area High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Meyersdale Area High School 456^th of 674 Pennsylvania public high schools. (See Meyersdale Area High School in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

White students:

Meyersdale Area School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Meyersdale Area School District 260^th of 606 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Meyersdale Area High School

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Rank History for all students at Meyersdale Area High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	PA State Percentile
2003	34.67	447^th	583	23.3%
2004	23.49	496^th	590	15.9%
2005	59.40	277^th	593	53.3%
2006	38.38	455^th	604	24.7%
2007	45.19	430^th	615	30.1%
2008	64.86	232^nd	621	62.6%
2009	52.47	365^th	632	42.2%
2010	60.17	296^th	649	54.4%
2011	62.37	296^th	660	55.2%
2012	73.01	169^th	664	74.5%
2013	52.84	321^st	591	45.7%
2014	24.91	488^th	580	15.9%
2015	60.98	332^nd	680	51.2%
2016	44.77	467^th	677	31.0%
2017	47.41	430^th	663	35.1%
2018	51.52	422^nd	673	37.3%
2019	62.96	318^th	693	54.1%
2021	74.14	148^th	537	72.4%
2022	61.42	280^th	634	55.8%
2023	40.35	456^th	674	32.3%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Meyersdale Area High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	36.67	439^th	652	32.7%

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Rank History for White students at Meyersdale Area High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	25.67	478^th	577	17.2%

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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 Meyersdale Area High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1988	679	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	679
1989	676	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	676
1990	657	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	657
1991	620	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	620
1992	621	2	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	623
1993	660	3	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	663
1994	684	5	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	689
1995	647	3	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	650
1996	647	3	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	650
1997	644	2	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	646
1998	646	2	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	650
1999	617	3	3	0	0	n/a	n/a	623
2000	421	1	4	0	0	n/a	n/a	426
2001	425	1	3	0	0	n/a	n/a	429
2002	432	1	3	0	0	n/a	n/a	436
2003	432	1	3	0	0	n/a	n/a	436
2004	403	3	4	0	0	n/a	n/a	410
2005	375	2	4	0	0	n/a	n/a	381
2006	371	1	3	0	0	n/a	n/a	375
2007	332	3	7	0	0	n/a	n/a	342
2008	317	2	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	319
2009	300	0	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	301
2010	280	2	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	284
2011	288	3	0	0	1	2	0	294
2012	272	4	0	0	0	2	1	279
2013	272	5	0	0	0	1	0	278
2014	273	5	0	0	0	1	0	279
2015	266	3	0	0	0	1	0	270
2016	278	2	0	0	0	1	0	281
2017	286	2	0	0	0	1	0	289
2018	283	4	0	0	0	0	0	287
2019	276	3	0	2	0	0	1	282
2020	272	2	0	0	0	0	2	276
2021	278	5	0	0	0	0	3	286
2022	261	3	0	1	0	0	2	267
2023	260	5	0	3	0	0	3	271

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 Meyersdale Area High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	679	39.0	17.4	n/a
1989	676	42.0	16.0	n/a
1990	657	42.0	15.6	0
1991	620	42.0	14.7	n/a
1992	623	42.0	14.8	n/a
1993	663	37.0	17.9	n/a
1994	689	37.0	18.6	n/a
1995	650	37.5	17.3	n/a
1996	650	37.5	17.3	n/a
1997	646	37.5	17.2	n/a
1998	650	37.0	17.6	n/a
1999	623	37.0	16.8	n/a
2000	426	32.0	13.3	27.2
2001	429	34.0	12.6	27.5
2002	436	32.5	13.4	31.2
2003	436	32.5	13.4	31.2
2004	410	30.3	13.5	26.3
2005	381	27.5	13.9	35.7
2006	375	26.7	14.0	28.8
2007	342	24.8	13.8	28.7
2008	319	24.0	13.3	32
2009	301	24.0	12.5	25.9
2010	284	24.0	11.8	29.2
2011	294	22.0	13.3	35
2012	279	20.2	13.7	33.7
2013	278	21.5	12.9	29.1
2014	279	23.0	12.1	36.2
2015	270	23.0	11.7	36.7
2016	281	22.0	12.7	43.8
2017	289	22.6	12.7	33.2
2018	287	22.6	12.6	34.8
2019	282	22.0	12.8	34.4
2020	276	22.3	12.3	38
2021	286	22.3	12.8	41.6
2022	267	23.3	11.4	36
2023	271	22.4	12.0	36.2

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 Meyersdale Area High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	679	39.0	17.4	n/a
1989	676	42.0	16.0	n/a
1990	657	42.0	15.6	0
1991	620	42.0	14.7	n/a
1992	623	42.0	14.8	n/a
1993	663	37.0	17.9	n/a
1994	689	37.0	18.6	n/a
1995	650	37.5	17.3	n/a
1996	650	37.5	17.3	n/a
1997	646	37.5	17.2	n/a
1998	650	37.0	17.6	n/a
1999	623	37.0	16.8	n/a
2000	426	32.0	13.3	27.2
2001	429	34.0	12.6	27.5
2002	436	32.5	13.4	31.2
2003	436	32.5	13.4	31.2
2004	410	30.3	13.5	26.3
2005	381	27.5	13.9	35.7
2006	375	26.7	14.0	28.8
2007	342	24.8	13.8	28.7
2008	319	24.0	13.3	32
2009	301	24.0	12.5	25.9
2010	284	24.0	11.8	29.2
2011	294	22.0	13.3	35
2012	279	20.2	13.7	33.7
2013	278	21.5	12.9	29.1
2014	279	23.0	12.1	36.2
2015	270	23.0	11.7	36.7
2016	281	22.0	12.7	43.8
2017	289	22.6	12.7	33.2
2018	287	22.6	12.6	34.8
2019	282	22.0	12.8	34.4
2020	276	22.3	12.3	38
2021	286	22.3	12.8	41.6
2022	267	23.3	11.4	36
2023	271	22.4	12.0	36.2

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 Meyersdale Area High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$882 (6.4%)	$12,992 (93.6%)	$13,875
2020	$829 (5.7%)	$13,688 (94.3%)	$14,516
2021	$1,803 (11.1%)	$14,437 (88.9%)	$16,240
2022	$2,830 (15.2%)	$15,822 (84.8%)	$18,652

Data source: Pennsylvania Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Meyersdale Area High School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 318^th of 693 High schools	Ranks 456^th of 674 High schools	21.8%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
11th Grade Algebra I (Meyersdale Area High School)	64.7	44.4	20.3%
11th Grade Algebra I (Pennsylvania)	63.3	34.1	29.2%
11th Grade Biology (Meyersdale Area High School)	58.8	39.7	19.1%
11th Grade Biology (Pennsylvania)	63.2	50.7	12.5%
11th Grade Literature (Meyersdale Area High School)	83.8	45.6	38.2%
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	282	271	3.9%
African American	3	5	66.7%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	2	3	50%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	276	260	5.8%
Two or More Races	1	3	200%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	34.4%	36.2%	1.8%

Schools Near Meyersdale Area 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
Meyersdale Area High School	Public	9-12	1349 Shaw Mines Rd	Meyersdale	15552	Somerset County	Meyersdale Area School District	No	No	No	No	(814) 634-8311	271	22	12.0	36.2%	260 (95.9%)	5 (1.8%)	3 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.1%)	40.4	456^th of 674 public high schools	32.3%		61.4	280^th of 634 public high schools	55.8%	176	44.4	39.7	45.6											$18,652	$2,830	$15,823
Salisbury-Elk Lick Junior/Senior High School	Public	7-12	200 Smith Ave	Salisbury	15558	Somerset County	Salisbury-Elk Lick School District	No	No	No	Yes	(814) 662-2741	117	17	6.7	41.0%	113 (96.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.7%)	11.1	597^th of 674 public high schools	11.4%					(n/a)	8.3	26.7	26.7		31.6	15.0	23.0	73.7	73.7		63.2	50.0	56.4	$22,350	$4,993	$17,358
Berlin Brothersvalley Senior High School	Public	9-12	1025 E Main Street	Berlin	15530	Somerset County	Berlin Brothersvalley School District	No	No	No	No	(814) 267-4622	209	27	7.6	28.7%	204 (97.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (2.4%)	70.2	202^nd of 674 public high schools	70.0%		77.9	130^th of 634 public high schools	79.5%	72	34.4	66.7	69.6											$21,767	$667	$21,100
Rockwood Area Junior/Senior High School	Public	7-12	437 Somerset Ave	Rockwood	15557	Somerset County	Rockwood Area School District	No	No	No	No	(814) 926-4631	337	26	12.9	29.4%	322 (95.5%)	5 (1.5%)	7 (2.1%)	2 (0.6%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	73.4	170^th of 674 public high schools	74.8%		86.4	52^nd of 634 public high schools	91.8%	118	77.0		70.5		54.8	35.6	44.8	71.1	71.1		69.1	66.7	67.8	$18,035	$660	$17,375
Somerset Area Junior-Senior High School	Public	6-12	645 South Columbia Ave	Somerset	15501	Somerset County	Somerset Area School District	No	No	No	No	(814) 443-2381	1,088	90	12.0	43.6%	997 (91.6%)	14 (1.3%)	39 (3.6%)	9 (0.8%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	28 (2.6%)	77.9	129^th of 674 public high schools	80.9%		58.9	306^th of 634 public high schools	51.7%	177	44.4	57.9	83.6	52.6	38.3	27.4	39.2	64.8	64.8	70.6	67.1	70.0	69.2	$19,040	$1,116	$17,924
Somerset County Technology Center	Public	9-12	281 Technology Drive	Somerset	15501	Somerset County	Somerset County Technology Center	No	No	No	No	(814) 443-3651	12	17	.7		10 (83.3%)	1 (8.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (8.3%)								(n/a)
Turkeyfoot Valley Area Junior/Senior High School	Public	7-12	172 Turkeyfoot Rd	Confluence	15424	Somerset County	Turkeyfoot Valley Area School District	No	No	No	No	(814) 395-3621	126	13	9.9	90.5%	122 (96.8%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (2.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.8%)								(n/a)					16.7	8.6	12.8	39.1	39.1		29.1	26.1	27.6	$20,977	$1,289	$19,687
Shanksville-Stonycreek High School	Public	9-12	1325 Corner Stone Rd	Shanksville	15560	Somerset County	Shanksville-Stonycreek School District	No	No	No	No	(814) 267-4649	80	8	10.2	21.3%	76 (95.0%)	1 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (3.8%)	62.4	271^st of 674 public high schools	59.8%		80.8	105^th of 634 public high schools	83.4%	166		47.4	73.7											$330	$16	$314

Frequently Asked Questions about Meyersdale Area High School

How many students attend Meyersdale Area High School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 271 students attended Meyersdale Area High School.

What is the racial makeup of Meyersdale Area High School?

Students at Meyersdale Area High School are 96% White, 2% African American, 1% Hispanic, 1% Two or more races.

What district is Meyersdale Area High School in?

Meyersdale Area School District

What schools feed into Meyersdale Area High School?

Meyersdale Area High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Meyersdale Area Elementary School
Middle : Meyersdale Area Middle School

Is Meyersdale Area High School a good school?

Meyersdale Area High School ranks 456^th of 674 Pennsylvania high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

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