MECHANICSBURG AREA SHS
Mechanicsburg Area SHS is a public high school that is part of the Mechanicsburg Area SD school district, located in Mechanicsburg, PA with about 1,154 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 80 teachers, Mechanicsburg Area SHS has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
Mechanicsburg Area Senior High School (MASHS) is a public secondary school located in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania, serving students in grades 9 through 12. As a central pillar of the Mechanicsburg Area School District, the school is well-regarded for its commitment to both academic rigor and extracurricular engagement. The campus, situated on South Broad Street, provides a traditional learning environment that offers a diverse curriculum, including Advanced Placement (AP) courses, dual enrollment opportunities, and a wide array of career and technical education pathways to prepare students for post-secondary success.
Beyond the classroom, the school is known for its strong sense of community spirit and a robust athletics program, frequently participating in regional competitions under the "Wildcats" mascot. The district emphasizes a holistic approach to education, fostering a culture that encourages student involvement in arts, music, leadership clubs, and community service initiatives. By balancing high academic expectations with a supportive extracurricular environment, Mechanicsburg Area Senior High aims to equip its student body with the skills and character necessary to thrive in college, the workforce, and beyond.
For more information, contact Mechanicsburg Area SHS at (717) 691-4530 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Mechanicsburg, PA 17055
(717) 691-4530
MECHANICSBURG AREA SHS is a public school in Mechanicsburg, PA with about 1,154 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Pennsylvania
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Mechanicsburg Area SD
- Total Students:
- 1,154
- Teachers:
- 80.3
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 1,154 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending MECHANICSBURG AREA SHS is predominantly White, representing about 79% of the student body.
- White
- 79.2%
- Black or African American
- 8.8%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 6.8%
- Asian
- 3.0%
- Two or more races
- 1.9%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.2%
- Female
- 47.6%
- Male
- 52.4%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.