Mifflin County High School

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Mifflin County High School ranks 333 rd of 674 Pennsylvania high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Mifflin County High School is a public high school located in Lewistown, Pennsylvania, serving grades 10-12 with a total enrollment of 1,086 students. The school is part of the Mifflin County School District, which is ranked 382 out of 606 districts in Pennsylvania and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Mifflin County High School has a predominantly white student population, with 90.7% of students identifying as white, which is significantly higher than the state average and the nearby schools, such as East Juniata Junior/Senior High School and Penns Valley Area Junior/Senior High School, which have more diverse student bodies. The school's academic performance is mixed, with strong performance in Literature (68.7% proficient) but struggles in Algebra I (25.9% proficient) and Biology (51.5% proficient), which are below the state averages. Mifflin County High School's four-year graduation rate of 86.0% and dropout rate of 2.5% are generally in line with the state averages, but there is room for improvement, especially in comparison to the higher-performing nearby schools like Penns Valley Area Junior/Senior High School.

Mifflin County High School has a relatively high percentage of students (34.35%) receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a higher proportion of students from low-income families compared to the state and some nearby schools. The school's spending per student has been relatively low, ranging from $13,861 to $19,938 over the past few years, which is below the spending levels of some higher-performing nearby schools like State College Area High School. To improve the school's overall performance and outcomes, the Mifflin County School District may need to focus on targeted interventions, resource allocation, and collaboration with nearby high-performing schools to learn from their best practices.

Detail:

Public 10-12

501 Sixth Street
Lewistown, PA 17044

(717) 242-0240

District: Mifflin County School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
333^rd of 674 Pennsylvania High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $19

Feeder schools for Mifflin County High School:

Elementary:	East Derry Elementary School
	Indian Valley Elementary School
	Indian Valley Intrmd School
	Lewistown Elementary School
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	Lewistown Intrmd School
	Strodes Mills Elementary School
Middle:	Mifflin County Middle School

Student/teacher ratio: 13.8

Number of students: 1,086

Racial breakdown:

White:

90.7%

Hispanic:

4.1%

African American:

2.5%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 34.3%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Mifflin County High School ranks better than 50.6% of high schools in Pennsylvania. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 55.73. (See more...)

The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of Mifflin County 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 (90.7%), Hispanic (4.1%), African American (2.5%). (See more...)

Compare Details 34.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Mifflin County High School is 13.8. (See more...)

Compare Mifflin County High School employs 78.4 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Mifflin County High School is $19.

Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Mifflin County High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Mifflin County High School 333^rd of 674 Pennsylvania public high schools. (See Mifflin County High School in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Disabled students:

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White students:

Mifflin County School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Mifflin County School District 382^nd of 606 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Mifflin County High School

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Rank History for all students at Mifflin County High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	PA State Percentile
2013	32.53	472^nd	591	20.1%
2014	29.52	470^th	580	19.0%
2015	56.40	379^th	680	44.3%
2016	52.97	411^th	677	39.3%
2017	43.50	454^th	663	31.5%
2018	46.26	458^th	673	31.9%
2019	43.08	475^th	693	31.5%
2021	73.90	149^th	537	72.3%
2022	38.29	460^th	634	27.4%
2023	55.73	333^rd	674	50.6%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Mifflin County High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	54.45	317^th	652	51.4%

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Rank History for Disabled students at Mifflin County High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	19.34	439^th	502	12.5%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Mifflin County High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	40.92	146^th	252	42.1%

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Rank History for White students at Mifflin County High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	43.15	339^th	577	41.2%

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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 Mifflin County High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2012	1191	38	7	16	0	1	0	1253
2013	1150	25	5	12	1	0	17	1210
2014	1149	33	6	21	1	0	16	1226
2015	1103	25	6	21	0	0	16	1171
2016	1132	22	5	23	0	0	19	1201
2017	1151	24	5	20	1	0	27	1228
2018	1142	23	3	24	1	0	23	1216
2019	1109	17	6	32	1	0	21	1186
2020	1074	17	8	45	1	0	20	1165
2021	1065	22	10	40	1	0	20	1158
2022	1012	28	9	40	1	0	23	1113
2023	985	27	9	45	1	0	19	1086

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 Mifflin County High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2012	1253	75.6	16.5	38.6
2013	1210	71.6	16.8	37.5
2014	1226	73.5	16.6	38.9
2015	1171	76.0	15.4	39.4
2016	1201	76.0	15.8	45.5
2017	1228	75.7	16.2	34
2018	1216	76.3	15.9	35
2019	1186	75.3	15.7	34.8
2020	1165	74.8	15.5	33.6
2021	1158	75.3	15.3	30.1
2022	1113	78.9	14.0	37.6
2023	1086	78.4	13.8	34.3

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 Mifflin County High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2012	1253	75.6	16.5	38.6
2013	1210	71.6	16.8	37.5
2014	1226	73.5	16.6	38.9
2015	1171	76.0	15.4	39.4
2016	1201	76.0	15.8	45.5
2017	1228	75.7	16.2	34
2018	1216	76.3	15.9	35
2019	1186	75.3	15.7	34.8
2020	1165	74.8	15.5	33.6
2021	1158	75.3	15.3	30.1
2022	1113	78.9	14.0	37.6
2023	1086	78.4	13.8	34.3

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 Mifflin County High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$191 (1.4%)	$13,670 (98.6%)	$13,861
2020	$250 (1.8%)	$14,005 (98.2%)	$14,255
2021	$1,412 (8.9%)	$14,526 (91.1%)	$15,938
2022	$03 (15.8%)	$16 (84.2%)	$19

Data source: Pennsylvania Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Mifflin County High School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 475^th of 693 High schools	Ranks 333^rd of 674 High schools	19.1%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
11th Grade Algebra I (Mifflin County High School)	49.2	25.9	23.3%
11th Grade Algebra I (Pennsylvania)	63.3	34.1	29.2%
11th Grade Biology (Mifflin County High School)	59.3	51.5	7.8%
11th Grade Biology (Pennsylvania)	63.2	50.7	12.5%
11th Grade Literature (Mifflin County High School)	64.3	68.7	4.4%
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	1186	1086	8.4%
African American	17	27	58.8%
American Indian	1	1
Asian	6	9	50%
Hispanic	32	45	40.6%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	1109	985	11.2%
Two or More Races	21	19	9.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	34.8%	34.3%	0.5%

Schools Near Mifflin County 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 7th Grade	PSSA Math 8th Grade	PSSA Math All Grades	PSSA Science 8th Grade	PSSA Science All Grades	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
Mifflin County High School	Public	10-12	501 Sixth Street	Lewistown	17044	Mifflin County	Mifflin County School District	No	No	No	No	(717) 242-0240	1,086	78	13.8	34.3%	985 (90.7%)	27 (2.5%)	45 (4.1%)	9 (0.8%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (1.7%)	55.7	333^rd of 674 public high schools	50.6%		38.3	460^th of 634 public high schools	27.4%	127	25.9	51.5	68.7									$19	$03	$16
Mifflin County Academy of Science and Technology	Public	9-12	700 Pitt Street	Lewistown	17044	Mifflin County	Mifflin County Academy of Science and Technology	No	No	No	No	(717) 248-3933	1	13	.0		1 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)
Juniata Senior High School	Public	9-12	3931 William Penn Highway	Mifflintown	17059	Juniata County	Juniata County School District	No	No	No	No	(717) 436-2193	541	39	13.9	50.5%	446 (82.4%)	6 (1.1%)	73 (13.5%)	3 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	12 (2.2%)	55	342^nd of 674 public high schools	49.3%		43.9	427^th of 634 public high schools	32.6%	85	30.0	45.1	67.8									$9,614	$527	$9,087
Penns Valley Area Junior/Senior High School	Public	7-12	4545 Penns Valley Road	Spring Mills	16875	Centre County	Penns Valley Area School District	No	No	No	Yes	(814) 422-2000	662	48	13.9	27.8%	633 (95.6%)	5 (0.8%)	17 (2.6%)	3 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (0.6%)	90.6	36^th of 674 public high schools	94.7%		84.4	72^nd of 634 public high schools	88.6%	36	64.2	73.7	83.3	57.0	45.7	51.4	73.1	73.1	68.1	69.1	68.6	$18,546	$1,222	$17,325
State College Area High School	Public	8-12	650 Westerly Pkwy	State College	16801	Centre County	State College Area School District	No	No	No	No	(814) 231-1111	2,410	203	11.8	20.2%	1,839 (76.3%)	79 (3.3%)	143 (5.9%)	176 (7.3%)	3 (0.1%)	5 (0.2%)	165 (6.8%)	91.6	29^th of 674 public high schools	95.7%		92.1	11^th of 634 public high schools	98.3%	18	59.8	78.2	85.7									$20,149	$514	$19,635
East Juniata Junior/Senior High School	Public	7-12	32944 Route 35	Mc Alisterville	17049	Juniata County	Juniata County School District	No	No	No	No	(717) 463-2111	406	35	11.5	48.3%	380 (93.6%)	2 (0.5%)	9 (2.2%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (3.2%)	34.5	487^th of 674 public high schools	27.7%					(n/a)	0.0	44.9	52.5	16.3	9.0	13.1	55.4	55.4	42.6	41.1	42.0	$13,890	$1,244	$12,646
Central PA Institute of Science and Technology	Public	9-12	540 North Harrison Road	Pleasant Gap	16823	Centre County	Central PA Institute of Science and Technology	No	No	No	No	(814) 359-2793	7	16	.4		7 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)

Frequently Asked Questions about Mifflin County High School

How many students attend Mifflin County High School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 1,086 students attended Mifflin County High School.

What is the racial makeup of Mifflin County High School?

Students at Mifflin County High School are 91% White, 4% Hispanic, 2% African American, 2% Two or more races.

Is Mifflin County High School a good school?

Mifflin County High School ranks 333^rd of 674 Pennsylvania high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What district is Mifflin County High School in?

Mifflin County School District

What schools feed into Mifflin County High School?

Mifflin County High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : East Derry Elementary School
Elementary : Indian Valley Elementary School
Elementary : Indian Valley Intrmd School
Elementary : Lewistown Elementary School
Elementary : Lewistown Intrmd School
Elementary : Strodes Mills Elementary School
Middle : Mifflin County Middle School

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