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McDowell High School
Public Pre-K, High School
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Grade Pre-K-12
3580 W 38th St,
Erie, PA
Millcreek Township School District
School Details
Head of School
William Hall
Student Teacher Ratio
15:1
Average SAT Score
1200
Average ACT Score
25
Math Proficiency
71%
Reading Proficiency
70%
Average GPA
3.53
Graduation Rate
92%
Annual Tuition
$0
Niche Grade
B
A-
B-
B-
C
B+
A-
B-
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
Average GPA
3.53
Reading Proficiency
70%
Math Proficiency
71%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
15:1
Teachers
140
Full Time Teachers
140
Teachers in First or Second Year
11.4%
College Prep
Average SAT
1200
Math
600
Verbal
600
Average ACT
25
Math
25
English
24
Reading
26
Science
25
Number of AP Courses
22
AP Pass Rate
71.9%
AP Math Enrollment
Low
AP Science Enrollment
Low
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Average
Boys Athletic Participation
Average
GreatSchools Rating
Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating Details
Teachers and Staff
Students Per Counselor
365:1
Student Diversity
Male
51.4%
Female
48.6%
White
81.7%
Two or more races
6%
Hispanic
4.5%
Asian or Pacific Islander
4.1%
Black
3.5%
Native American
<1%
Specialty School Programs
AP Programs Offered
IB Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program
Colleges Students are Considering
Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
Penn State Erie - The Behrend College
386 Students
Gannon University
342 Students
Penn State
323 Students
University of Pittsburgh
276 Students
Mercyhurst University
251 Students
PennWest Edinboro
244 Students
Slippery Rock University
224 Students
Robert Morris University - Pennsylvania
142 Students
Carnegie Mellon University
113 Students
Indiana University of Pennsylvania
109 Students
What Students Want to Study
Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing
134 Students
Biology
134 Students
Business
127 Students
Psychology
101 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies
71 Students
Computer Science
62 Students
Finance
52 Students
Engineering
48 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration
45 Students
Early Childhood Education
43 Students
This School’s Reviews
Niche Reviews
8/21/2025
My favorite parts of McDowell is the club I'm in, playing sports I love, and being around sports all year round with wonderful people helping out and being there for you and making so many new friendships along the way.
7/9/2025
My overall experience at McDowell High School has been a mix of good memories, challenges, and personal growth. One of the best parts has been the wide variety of classes and extracurricular activities offered.
3/17/2025
During my time at McDowell I have gotten very involved in different clubs like Math Club Spanish Club and Key Club. One thing I would suggest students do is the internship course because it can help them with determining their future pathway.
GreatSchools Reviews
2/11/2021
Wonderful school for a truly well-rounded education!
2/5/2018
Very poor education, I would recommend Prep over this public school. Pay the extra.
10/23/2017
Honestly, find another school for your student for their education is highly recommended of me based on my past experiences from 90s to today.
9/26/2012
Overall a pretty great high school. I do feel as if more support for out of state transfer and ethnic students could be present. Especially at this crucial time period in an adolescents' life, school support is a key ingredient to a successful outcome. Being told by a trusted educator that you'll ne...
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Map
Attendance Zone
List Price Range
$60K - $948K
Homes For Sale
43
Average Home Value
$312,399
Median Lot Size
11,761 Sq Ft
% Renters
33%
Average Household Income
$91,853
% of College Grads
40.8%
Median Age
44
Average House Size
1,794 Sq Ft
% Commercial Property
34.7%
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
$1,695 - $3,270 per month
- The Hammocks at MillCreek
- 1 - 2 Beds
- 1-2 Baths
- 898+ Sq Ft
- 4500 Hammocks Dr
- Erie, PA
$1,015 - $1,145 per month
- The Reserve at Millcreek
- 1 - 2 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 575+ Sq Ft
- 1717 Kuntz Rd
- Erie, PA
$1,185 - $1,545 per month
- Glenwood Towers
- 1 - 3 Beds
- 1-2 Baths
- 820+ Sq Ft
- 4601 Glenwood Park Ave
- Erie, PA
$1,470 per month
- Winchester Apartments & Townhomes
- 2 Beds
- 1.5 Baths
- 896 Sq Ft
- 1540-1560 W 54th St
- Erie, PA
$965 - $1,725 per month
- Willowood Village Apartments & Townhomes
- Studio - 2 Beds
- 1.5 Baths
- 352+ Sq Ft
- 2861 Willowood Dr
- Erie, PA
Additional Schools in the Area
Public Schools shown may be Choice Schools
Choice Schools
Choice schools may not serve this home. Please check the school district website to see all schools serving this home.
- Public
- 1st to 12th
- Private
- 9th to 12th
- Private
Parks in this Area
Zuck Park
Bridger Park on Walnut Creek
Veterans Park
Zuck Park
Presque Isle State Park
Burton Park
Beach 11 Playground
Presque Isle Waterworks Recreation Area
Brown's Farm
McDowell High School is a public school for students in grades Pre-K-12 in Erie, PA and is served by the Millcreek Township School District in Pennsylvania. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 2,161 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 15:1. Academic records show that 71% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 70% are proficient in reading. McDowell High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B and a GreatSchools Rating of 7 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.53, the graduation rate is 92%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1200 and an ACT score of 25. The average home value in this area is $312,399. Discover additional schools in the area, like McDowell Intermediate High School, Community Country Day School, Erie Catholic Preparatory School, and more. Learn more about what Erie has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near McDowell High School.