McKeesport Area SHS

1960 Eden Park Blvd
McKeesport, PA 15132

1,045 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

McKeesport Area Senior High School (MASHS) is the primary secondary educational institution serving the McKeesport Area School District in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. Located on Eden Park Boulevard, the school serves a diverse student body from the city of McKeesport and its surrounding communities. As a hub for the district's older students, the school focuses on providing a comprehensive curriculum that aims to prepare pupils for post-secondary success, whether through four-year university pathways, vocational training, or direct workforce entry.

Beyond its core academic offerings, McKeesport Area Senior High is deeply integrated into the cultural and social fabric of the local community. The school is well-known for its active participation in WPIAL athletics—historically recognized for a strong football program—as well as a variety of extracurricular activities, including student government, performing arts, and career-oriented clubs. By fostering a traditional high school environment with a focus on school spirit and community engagement, MASHS serves as a central pillar for student development and civic pride in the Mon Valley region.

1,045

Total Students

62.6

Full-Time Teachers

16.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for McKeesport Area SHS
Demographic	Student Count
White	391
Hispanic	41
Black	503
Asian	2
Two or More	108

Black
503 (48.1 %)
White
391 (37.4 %)
Two or More
108 (10.3 %)
Hispanic
41 (3.9 %)
Asian
2 (0.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	McKeesport Area SD
Phone:	(412)664-3650
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,045
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	62.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 356

Grade 10 278

Grade 11 222

Grade 12 189