At a glance
Reported students
708
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
49.28
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
14.4:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
09–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Pennsylvania high enrollment
62nd percentile
Compared with 712 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
333.5
Meadville Area SHS: 708 reported students.
State peer staffing position
66th percentile
14.4:1 reported; state peer median 13.3:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 779
- Teachers (FTE)
- 57
- Student–teacher ratio
- 13.7:1
What the reported data says about Meadville Area SHS
Meadville Area SHS is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in Meadville. It is one of 8 current school records connected to Crawford Central SD. NCES reports 708 students for 2024–25.
Among 712 high schools in Pennsylvania with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 571 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 62nd percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 14.4:1, close to the Pennsylvania median of 13.3:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (82.5%) and multiracial (8.8%). English learners represent 0.5% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 22.1%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports AP student enrollment, gifted and talented programming, computer science. The school reported 10 AP courses. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Meadville Area SHS
- 1How do the reported 14.4:1 student–teacher ratio and 49.28 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 3 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 0.5%
- Students with disabilities
- 22.1%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 3
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 1
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White82.5%
- Hispanic2.5%
- Black5.2%
- Asian0.7%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.3%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial8.8%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
AP student enrollment
Students enrolled
10 distinct courses reported
Gifted and talented
Offered
Computer science
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Crawford Central SD
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Cochranton JSHS
High · Grades 07–12
341 reported students
Meadville MS
Middle · Grades 07–08
340 reported students
First District El Sch
Elementary · Grades KG–06
334 reported students
Neason Hill El Sch
Elementary · Grades KG–06
333 reported students
Second District El Sch
Elementary · Grades KG–06
316 reported students
Cochranton El Sch
Elementary · Grades KG–06
311 reported students
Public schools near Meadville Area SHS
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meadville MS Middle · Crawford Central SD | 07–08 | 340 | under 0.1 mi |
| Crawford County Career and Technical Center High · Crawford County Career & Technical Center | 09–12 | 16 | 0.1 mi |
| Neason Hill El Sch Elementary · Crawford Central SD | KG–06 | 333 | 1 mi |
| Saegertown JSHS High · Penncrest SD | 07–12 | 411 | 6.2 mi |
| Cochranton JSHS High · Crawford Central SD | 07–12 | 341 | 8.6 mi |
| Maplewood JSHS High · Penncrest SD | 07–12 | 431 | 9.9 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Meadville Area SHS
What grades does Meadville Area SHS serve?
Meadville Area SHS reports grades 09–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in Crawford Central SD.
How many students attend Meadville Area SHS?
Meadville Area SHS reported 708 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 62nd percentile among 712 Pennsylvania high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 779 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Meadville Area SHS?
The calculated ratio is 14.4:1, based on 708 students and 49.28 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Pennsylvania median for the same school level is 13.3:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Meadville Area SHS a public, charter, or magnet school?
Meadville Area SHS is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Crawford Central SD attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
Which school district is Meadville Area SHS in?
Meadville Area SHS is part of Crawford Central SD, based in Meadville, PA, which operates 8 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Meadville Area SHS?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Meadville MS (under 0.1 mi), Crawford County Career and Technical Center (0.1 mi), Neason Hill El Sch (1 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.