Mechanicsburg Area Senior High School

Mechanicsburg Area Senior High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
500 S Broad St,  Mechanicsburg, PA
Mechanicsburg Area School District
3.9
3.2
1,253 Students
A-
Niche Grade

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Average SAT Score
1250
Average ACT Score
29
Math Proficiency
77%
Reading Proficiency
80%
Average GPA
3.57
Graduation Rate
94%

Niche Grade

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

Academics
Average GPA
3.57
Reading Proficiency
80%
Math Proficiency
77%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Teachers
101
Full Time Teachers
101
Teachers in First or Second Year
2.2%
College Prep
Average SAT
1250
Math
620
Verbal
630
Average ACT
29
Math
28
English
30
Reading
31
Science
28
Number of AP Courses
16
AP Pass Rate
90.2%
AP Math Enrollment
Average
AP Science Enrollment
Low
Other AP Enrollment
Average
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Average
Boys Athletic Participation
High

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
305:1

Student Diversity

Male
51.5%
Female
48.5%
White
73.3%
Black
8.9%
Hispanic
8.2%
Two or more races
5.4%
Asian or Pacific Islander
3.8%
Native American
<1%

Specialty School Programs

AP 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 221 Students
University of Pittsburgh 192 Students
Messiah University 118 Students
Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania 106 Students
Temple University 98 Students
Harrisburg Area Community College - Harrisburg 80 Students
Duquesne University 77 Students
West Chester University of Pennsylvania 74 Students
Commonwealth University - Bloomsburg 73 Students
Dickinson College 71 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 97 Students
Psychology 87 Students
Biology 74 Students
Nursing 72 Students
Political Science and Government 50 Students
Finance 44 Students
Marketing 37 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 35 Students
Early Childhood Education 33 Students
Computer Science 31 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.9 276 Reviews
5.0 Senior
8/28/2024
I overall enjoy being a student at MASH. I believe that between the teachers and other staff, it is a great place to feel safe and learn. They also offer plenty of opportunities to take, like I have, to enjoy your time and get you ready for life after high-school.
4.0 Senior
10/10/2023
Mechanicsburg Area Senior High School is overall a great school. I love how nice most of the teachers are and how good they are at teaching. Unfortunately, I have heard many peers agree that the food served is not great, though I pack my own lunch, so I do not have to deal with that problem. Get better food.
5.0 Senior
3/29/2023
MASH is an amazing school to have attended. The teachers and staff do everything in their power to help you along the way, especially if you ask for help. As a graduating senior in the class of 2023, I could not be more grateful for the opportunities provided by the teachers and staff to better myself personally and intellectually.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.2 6 Reviews
1.0 other
5/6/2025
My time at this high school was marked by relentless bullying, and the administration failed to uphold my 504 plan. Favoritism overshadowed fairness in sports, with certain 'golden players' receiving undeserved priority. A troubling power dynamic existed between faculty and students, making it diffi...
5.0 parent
3/17/2020
Excellent school giving all the support to students
5.0 parent
6/8/2013
MASH is a terrific school! I have kids at both ends of the spectrum-one in all accelerated classes and one with special needs. I have been amazed at their ability to meet the needs of both. The teachers and staff are excellent and very accessible. Many of them attended MASH themselves and moved back...
2.0 student
4/15/2013
The school under-prepares the majority of students for the "real world." While I have been accepted my college of choice, the majority of my friends were not accepted to a college of near-caliber with significantly better grades. This is no fault of the teachers who are often understanding and willi...

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Mechanicsburg Area Senior High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Mechanicsburg, PA, in the Mechanicsburg neighborhood, and is served by the Mechanicsburg Area School District in Pennsylvania. The school has a total enrollment of 1,253 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 14:1. Academic records show that 77% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 80% are proficient in reading. Mechanicsburg Area Senior High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A- and a GreatSchools Rating of 7 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.57, the graduation rate is 94%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1250 and an ACT score of 29. The average home value in this area is $308,915. Discover additional schools in the area, like West Shore Christian Academy, Heritage Christian Academy, Trinity High School, and more. Learn more about what Mechanicsburg has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Mechanicsburg Area Senior High School.

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