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Howard Hanna Erie Airport
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22 in Attendance Zone
$28K - $850K Price Range
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
64%
Reading Proficiency
70%
Average GPA
3.53
Graduation Rate
92%
Niche Grade
B
A-
B-
B-
C
B+
A-
B-
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
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Average GPA
3.53
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Reading Proficiency
70%
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Math Proficiency
64%
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Teachers
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Student Teacher Ratio
15:1
Teachers
140
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Full Time Teachers
140
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Teachers in First or Second Year
11.4%
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College Prep
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Average SAT
1200
Math
600
Verbal
600
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Average ACT
25
Math
25
English
25
Reading
26
Science
25
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Number of AP Courses
22
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AP Pass Rate
71.9%
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AP Math Enrollment
Low
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AP Science Enrollment
Low
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Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
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Clubs and Activities
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Girls Athletic Participation
Average
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Boys Athletic Participation
Average
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GreatSchools Rating
Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating Details
Teachers and Staff
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Students Per Counselor
365:1
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Student Diversity
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Male
51.5%
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Female
48.5%
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White
81.7%
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Two or more races
6%
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Hispanic
4.5%
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Asian or Pacific Islander
4.1%
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Black
3.5%
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Native American
<1%
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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
390 Students
Gannon University
352 Students
Penn State
322 Students
University of Pittsburgh
273 Students
Mercyhurst University
255 Students
PennWest Edinboro
249 Students
Slippery Rock University
228 Students
Robert Morris University - Pennsylvania
143 Students
Indiana University of Pennsylvania
116 Students
Carnegie Mellon University
111 Students
What Students Want to Study
Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing
138 Students
Biology
136 Students
Business
128 Students
Psychology
102 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies
67 Students
Computer Science
59 Students
Finance
54 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration
48 Students
Marketing
46 Students
Engineering
45 Students
This School’s Reviews
Niche Reviews
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.
6/29/2025
Covid-19 made the experience harder than I am sure it would have been, but the school itself just seemed rather underwhelming.
2/1/2025
A lot of the required classes at McDowell are useless to me. They do not prepare me for my future, and the leave much to be desired.
GreatSchools Reviews
11/17/2025
Rude teachers, constant racism, constant bullying, Teachers barely make you want to engage because all they do is yell. Teachers are more worried about your cell phone over your safety.
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.
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Map
Attendance Zone
List Price Range
$70K - $1M
Homes For Sale
50
Average Home Value
$314,094
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
35.0%
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
$1,695 - $2,295 per month
- The Hammocks at MillCreek
- 1 - 3 Beds
- 1-2 Baths
- 898+ Sq Ft
- 4500 Hammocks Dr
- Erie, PA
$940 - $1,090 per month
- The Reserve at Millcreek
- 1 - 2 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 575+ Sq Ft
- 1717 Kuntz Rd
- Erie, PA
$1,475 - $1,505 per month
- Vineyard Village Townhome Style Apartments
- 2 Beds
- 1-2 Baths
- 1,042+ Sq Ft
- 5000 Old Zuck Rd
- Erie, PA
$1,375 - $1,700 per month
- Carriage Hill Townhomes
- 2 - 3 Beds
- 1-2 Baths
- 960+ Sq Ft
- 5765 Georgetown Dr
- Erie, PA
$820 - $1,355 per month
- Laurel Springs Apartments
- Studio - 2 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 378+ Sq Ft
- 4711 Springview 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 64% 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 $314,094. 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.