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#905 of 3,441 schools in OH

Top 26% in state

Mechanicsburg High School

High School · Mechanicsburg Exempted Village · Mechanicsburg, OH

A Mechanicsburg Exempted Village high school serving grades 9th – 12th.

60 High St, Mechanicsburg, OH 43044

  • Math 75% proficient (2021)
  • Reading 67% proficient (2021)
  • 92.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress7.3Very Good25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data13
Annual Change-1.92 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2021
TrendDeclining
Academics7.7Very Good25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency74.5% (2021 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency67% (2021 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency71% (2021 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)69% (model expectation from 2021 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+1.5 pts
Adjusted Percentile65th
College Readiness9.1Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate92%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment6.1Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio17.9:1
District spending per student$14,132
Chronic Absenteeism23.5%

Students at Mechanicsburg High School score 71% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 69%).

How we calculate scores →

2021 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. OH average.

Math Proficiency75%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency67%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 9 points across the 13-year record (2009–2021) and has held near 71% recently.

Show all 13 years
2009
Math
74%
ELA
86%
2010
Math
89%
ELA
90%
2011
Math
92%
ELA
87%
2012
Math
86%
ELA
90%
2013
Math
87%
ELA
92%
2014
Math
92%
ELA
92%
2015
Math
57%
ELA
32%
2016
ELA
67%
2017
Math
72%
ELA
72%
2018
Math
62%
ELA
82%
2019
Math
62%
ELA
82%
2020*
Math
75%
ELA
67%
2021*
Math
75%
ELA
67%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 77% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 77% (multi-year average, 2009-2021)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 25 test records from OH state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

98.9%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Mechanicsburg High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 39Car-Dependent
  • Bike 33Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Average357/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Mechanicsburg), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$68,141

Median home value

$215,000

Median rent

$797/mo

College educated

15.7%

Homeownership

76.8%

Poverty rate

12.6%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 43044; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Athletics11sports offered
5 boys'·6 girls'·19 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses4of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

0 from verified nearby records

No verified same-level alternatives

The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.

Mechanicsburg Exempted Village

Schools in district
3
Rank in district
#3 of 3
District spending per student
$14,132NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
8.9%Census SAIPE · 2024

Mechanicsburg High School is listed in Mechanicsburg Exempted Village; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Mechanicsburg High School

Mechanicsburg High School is a public high school in Mechanicsburg, OH, part of Mechanicsburg Exempted Village, serving approximately 268 students in grades 9th-12th with a 17.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 out of 10 and ranks #905 of 3,441 schools in OH. State assessment records show 77% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 77% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Mechanicsburg High School

What grades does Mechanicsburg High School serve?

Mechanicsburg High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Mechanicsburg High School?

Mechanicsburg High School has an enrollment of approximately 268 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Mechanicsburg High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Mechanicsburg High School is 17.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Mechanicsburg High School rank in OH?

Mechanicsburg High School ranks #905 of 3,441 schools in OH.

What is Mechanicsburg High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Mechanicsburg High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Mechanicsburg High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Mechanicsburg High School has 77% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 77% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

Is Mechanicsburg High School a charter school?

No, Mechanicsburg High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Mechanicsburg High School a Title I school?

No, Mechanicsburg High School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Mechanicsburg High School?

98.9% of students at Mechanicsburg High School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
268
Student-Teacher Ratio
17.9:1
Teachers (FTE)
15
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Champaign County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
23.5%
4-Year Graduation
92.0%
Area population (ZIP 43044)
4,972
Area average commute
26.8 min
Area median age
41.8
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 43044; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2021; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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