How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Mechanicsburg Area SHS | Upper Allen El Sch |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Mechanicsburg, PA | Mechanicsburg, PA |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | high | elementary |
| Enrollment | 1,412 | 321 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 16.6:1 | 13:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 31.0% | 34.6% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Mechanicsburg Area SHS | Upper Allen El Sch |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $24,196 | $24,196 |
| District | Mechanicsburg Area SD | Mechanicsburg Area SD |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25 CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Mechanicsburg Area SHS | Upper Allen El Sch |
|---|---|---|
| White | 71.3% | 60.7% |
| African American | 8.9% | 14.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8.9% | 5.3% |
| Asian | 5.2% | 13.4% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 5.5% | 5.9% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Mechanicsburg Area SHS | Upper Allen El Sch |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 16 | — |
| Gifted Program | Yes | No |
| Counselor Ratio | 353:1 | 321:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 25.4% | 14.3% |
| IDEA Students | — | — |
| In-School Suspensions | 51 | 3 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2023-24 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools Editorial.