McCaskey High School

McCaskey High School

Public Middle, High School | Grade 8-12
445 N Reservoir St,  Lancaster, PA
School District of Lancaster
3.8
4.8
2,572 Students
C+
Niche Grade

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
15:1
Average SAT Score
1110
Average ACT Score
27
Math Proficiency
28%
Reading Proficiency
35%
Average GPA
3.26
Graduation Rate
78%
Annual Tuition
$0

Niche Grade

C
Academics
B-
Teachers
B-
College Prep
C+
Administration
C
Resources/Facilities
B
Clubs and Activities
B
Sports
C
Food
Source: Niche
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.26
Reading Proficiency
35%
Math Proficiency
28%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
15:1
Teachers
179
Full Time Teachers
179
Teachers in First or Second Year
24.4%
College Prep
Average SAT
1110
Math
540
Verbal
570
Average ACT
27
Math
24
English
27
Reading
29
Science
26
Number of AP Courses
14
AP Pass Rate
29.2%
AP Math Enrollment
Very Low
AP Science Enrollment
Very Low
Other AP Enrollment
Average
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Low

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
268:1

Student Diversity

Male
50.3%
Female
49.7%
Hispanic
58.5%
Black
17.5%
White
14.8%
Two or more races
5.6%
Asian or Pacific Islander
3.5%

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.
Temple University 270 Students
Millersville University of Pennsylvania 269 Students
Penn State 178 Students
University of Pittsburgh 159 Students
Drexel University 107 Students
University of Pennsylvania 98 Students
Robert Morris University - Pennsylvania 89 Students
Commonwealth University - Bloomsburg 87 Students
York College of Pennsylvania 80 Students
Elizabethtown College 79 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Biology 100 Students
Psychology 99 Students
Nursing 94 Students
Business 91 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 56 Students
Education 32 Students
Chemistry 30 Students
Marketing 29 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 29 Students
Computer Science 26 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.8 343 Reviews
4.0 Alum
7/11/2025
As someone who attended the school for 3 yrs and a half I would say the community that is built between both buildings involving staff and students was something I couldn't experience elsewhere.
5.0 Senior
4/29/2025
It is an overall amazing school and gave an amazing high school experience. There is a large amount of opportunities and extracurriculars offered. The diversity is encouraging adn accepting and teaches many people about others cultures. The worst part may be the local of funding compared to other schools.
4.0 Senior
3/2/2025
Is a really good school with all of the installations and clubs the only things that I didn't like were the timing of the sports, some of them start late or their not on campus.
GreatSchools Reviews
4.8 5 Reviews
5.0 teacher
4/17/2025
It is hard to be capable with over 2500 students in attendance, over 300 staff members, a multitude of backgrounds but McCaskey pridefully embraces it with open arms. McCaskey takes in more students from different countries than a quarter of the US which is why it's test scores struggle. Admittedly,...
5.0 student
8/20/2024
Attended McCaskey for four years. One of the best decisions of my life. McCaskey is rife with opportunities for students who choose to seek them out. The Early Childhood Program, Building Trades, Cosmetology, the Vidette, the yearbook, Mock Trial, Model UN, the Theatre department, the morning show a...
5.0 parent
9/22/2018
8 out of 10. Son is now a sophomore at Lebanon Valley College - and doing very well. The advanced academics he took while at McCaskey and the diversity well prepared him for college and young adulthood. He is very well adjusted and has broader views regarding how individuals affect the world around...
5.0 other
2/7/2018
My experience was good. Great teachers but students need more supoort from their own parents for guidance.

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McCaskey High School is a public school for students in grades 8-12 in Lancaster, PA and is served by the School District of Lancaster in Pennsylvania. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 2,572 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 15:1. Academic records show that 28% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 35% are proficient in reading. McCaskey High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of C+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 5 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.26, the graduation rate is 78%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1110 and an ACT score of 27. The average home value in this area is $250,729. Discover additional schools in the area, like Lincoln Middle School, King Elementary School, and more. Learn more about what Lancaster has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near McCaskey High School.

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