Very Good
#951 of 2,846 schools in PA
Top 33% in state
Mccaskey Campus
High School · Lancaster Sd · Lancaster, PA
A Lancaster Sd high school serving grades 9th – 12th.
445 N Reservoir St, Lancaster, PA 17602
- Math 23% vs PA 42% (2024)
- Reading 52% vs PA 64% (2024)
- 84.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Mccaskey Campus score 37% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 38%).
2024 PSSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 12 points since 2019, to 38% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 40% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 46% (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 scoreFree/reduced lunch
87.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Mccaskey Campus 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 70Very Walkable
- Bike 60Bikeable
- County Safety: Low0/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$71,752
Median home value
$250,600
Median rent
$1,272/mo
College educated
28.4%
Homeownership
57.5%
Poverty rate
12.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 17602; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| La Academia Partnership CsCharter · enrollment unverified | 4.2 | 6–12 | 0.6 mi | 200 | Compare → |
| Lancaster Catholic High SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.7private | 9–12 | 0.7 mi | 510 | Compare → |
| Phoenix AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 3.8 | 6–12 | 1.1 mi | 290 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Lancaster Sd
- Schools in district
- 19
- Rank in district
- #3 of 19
- District spending per student
- $22,604NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 20.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Mccaskey Campus is listed in Lancaster SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Mccaskey Campus
Mccaskey Campus is a public high school in Lancaster, PA, part of Lancaster Sd, serving approximately 2,642 students in grades 9th-12th with a 14.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10 and ranks #951 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 40% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Mccaskey Campus
What grades does Mccaskey Campus serve?
Mccaskey Campus serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Mccaskey Campus?
Mccaskey Campus has an enrollment of approximately 2,642 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mccaskey Campus?
The student-teacher ratio at Mccaskey Campus is 14.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Mccaskey Campus rank in PA?
Mccaskey Campus ranks #951 of 2,846 schools in PA.
What is Mccaskey Campus's MySchoolScout rating?
Mccaskey Campus has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 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 Mccaskey Campus?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Mccaskey Campus has 40% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Mccaskey Campus a charter school?
No, Mccaskey Campus is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Mccaskey Campus a Title I school?
No, Mccaskey Campus is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Mccaskey Campus?
87.6% of students at Mccaskey Campus 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
- 2,642
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 179
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Lancaster County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 39.3%
- Phone
- (717) 291-6211
- 4-Year Graduation
- 84.0%
- Area population (ZIP 17602)
- 51,461
- Area average commute
- 23.3 min
- Area median age
- 37.5
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 17602; 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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