McDowell High School

McDowell High School

Public Pre-K, High School | Grade Pre-K-12
3580 W 38th St,  Erie, PA
Millcreek Township School District
3.7
2.9
2,161 Students
B
Niche Grade

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%

Niche Grade

B
Academics
A-
Teachers
C+
College Prep
B-
Administration
C
Resources/Facilities
B
Clubs and Activities
A-
Sports
B-
Food
Source: Niche
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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
25
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
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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 388 Students
Gannon University 350 Students
Penn State 335 Students
University of Pittsburgh 279 Students
Mercyhurst University 255 Students
PennWest Edinboro 249 Students
Slippery Rock University 232 Students
Robert Morris University - Pennsylvania 145 Students
Carnegie Mellon University 115 Students
Indiana University of Pennsylvania 110 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing 137 Students
Biology 135 Students
Business 127 Students
Psychology 102 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 70 Students
Computer Science 63 Students
Finance 51 Students
Engineering 48 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 44 Students
Early Childhood Education 44 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.7 476 Reviews
4.0 Senior
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.
4.0 Senior
6/8/2023
McDowell is large school with a diverse number of students. The teachers are enthusiastic and teach not only the state required material, but also material that you would find interesting and useful.
4.0 Senior
3/31/2023
McDowell High School overall was an enjoyable place to learn. It is quite big of a school but you still feel at home.
GreatSchools Reviews
2.9 14 Reviews
5.0 parent
2/11/2021
Wonderful school for a truly well-rounded education!
1.0 parent
2/5/2018
Very poor education, I would recommend Prep over this public school. Pay the extra.
1.0 parent
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.
3.0 other
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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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. 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 $310,856. 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.

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