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#815 of 2,846 schools in PA

Top 29% in state

General Mclane HS

High School · General Mclane Sd · Edinboro, PA

A General Mclane Sd high school serving grades 9th – 12th.

11761 Edinboro Rd, Edinboro, PA 16412

  • Math 49% vs PA 42% (2024)
  • Reading 65% vs PA 64% (2024)
  • 92.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress9.2Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-0.57 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendStable
Academics7.3Very Good25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency49.3% (2024 PSSA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency65.4% (2024 PSSA)
Math vs. State Avg+7.3 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+1.4 pts
Overall Proficiency57% (2024 PSSA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)56% (model expectation from 2024 PSSA)
vs. Expected+1.3 pts
Adjusted Percentile60th
College Readiness8.3Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate92%
AP Participation27.3%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment3.8Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio15.3:1
District spending per student$16,018
Chronic Absenteeism23.5%

Students at General Mclane HS score 57% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 56%).

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2024 PSSA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.

Math Proficiency49%(2024 PSSA)
School
State
42%(2024 PSSA)
ELA Proficiency65%(2024 PSSA)
School
State
64%(2024 PSSA)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 10 points since 2019, to 57% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
57%
ELA
67%
2010
Math
67%
ELA
77%
2011
Math
67%
ELA
77%
2012
Math
72%
ELA
82%
2013
Math
67%
ELA
77%
2014
Math
72%
ELA
77%
2015
Math
77%
ELA
82%
2016
Math
72%
ELA
72%
2017
Math
77%
ELA
67%
2018
Math
72%
ELA
62%
2019
Math
72%
ELA
62%
2020*
Math
77%
ELA
62%
2021*
Math
77%
ELA
62%
2024
Math
49%
ELA
65%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 70% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 71% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)

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

Based on 28 test records from PA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

44.1%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where General Mclane HS 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 5Car-Dependent
  • Bike 25Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Elevated890/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Edinboro), 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

$67,659

Median home value

$221,900

Median rent

$883/mo

College educated

49.5%

Homeownership

66.9%

Poverty rate

15.2%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 16412; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs2AP courses offered
27.3% participation·State avg: 2.8 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics10sports offered
5 boys'·5 girls'·20 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses5of 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.

General Mclane Sd

Schools in district
4
Rank in district
#3 of 4
District spending per student
$16,018NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
9.0%Census SAIPE · 2024

General Mclane HS is listed in General McLane SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About General Mclane HS

General Mclane HS is a public high school in Edinboro, PA, part of General Mclane Sd, serving approximately 689 students in grades 9th-12th with a 15.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 out of 10 and ranks #815 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 70% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 71% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about General Mclane HS

What grades does General Mclane HS serve?

General Mclane HS serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend General Mclane HS?

General Mclane HS has an enrollment of approximately 689 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at General Mclane HS?

The student-teacher ratio at General Mclane HS is 15.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does General Mclane HS rank in PA?

General Mclane HS ranks #815 of 2,846 schools in PA.

What is General Mclane HS's MySchoolScout rating?

General Mclane HS has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 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 General Mclane HS?

Based on loaded state assessment records, General Mclane HS has 70% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 71% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is General Mclane HS a charter school?

No, General Mclane HS is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is General Mclane HS a Title I school?

No, General Mclane HS is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for General Mclane HS?

44.1% of students at General Mclane HS 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
689
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.3:1
Teachers (FTE)
45
Type
regular
Setting
Fringe Rural
County
Erie County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
23.5%
4-Year Graduation
92.0%
Area population (ZIP 16412)
9,726
Area average commute
24.9 min
Area median age
39.1
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 · 2024 PSSA · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 PSSA. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2024 PSSA · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 PSSA. A newer release may be available.
  • 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 16412; 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, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24

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