At a glance
Reported students
246
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
22.67
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
10.9:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
09–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Pennsylvania high enrollment
19th percentile
Compared with 712 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
246
Meyersdale Area HS: 246 reported students.
State peer staffing position
22nd percentile
10.9:1 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
- 267
- Teachers (FTE)
- 24
- Student–teacher ratio
- 11.1:1
What the reported data says about Meyersdale Area HS
Meyersdale Area HS is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in Meyersdale. It is one of 3 current school records connected to Meyersdale Area SD. NCES reports 246 students for 2024–25.
Among 712 high schools in Pennsylvania with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 571 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 19th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 10.9:1, below 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 (97.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (1.6%). Students served under IDEA represent 19.5%. 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 3 AP courses. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Meyersdale Area HS
- 1How do the reported 10.9:1 student–teacher ratio and 22.67 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 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- Students with disabilities
- 19.5%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0.33
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- 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
- White97.6%
- Hispanic1.6%
- Black0.4%
- Asian0%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial0.4%
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
3 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 Meyersdale Area SD
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Meyersdale Area MS
Middle · Grades 06–08
163 reported students
Meyersdale Area El Sch
Elementary · Grades KG–05
338 reported students
Public schools near Meyersdale Area HS
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meyersdale Area El Sch Elementary · Meyersdale Area SD | KG–05 | 338 | under 0.1 mi |
| Meyersdale Area MS Middle · Meyersdale Area SD | 06–08 | 163 | under 0.1 mi |
| Salisbury-Elk Lick JSHS High · Salisbury-Elk Lick SD | 07–12 | 125 | 3.9 mi |
| Salisbury-Elk Lick El Sch Elementary · Salisbury-Elk Lick SD | KG–06 | 130 | 3.9 mi |
| Route 40 Elementary Elementary · Garrett County Public Schools | PK–05 | 123 | 7.9 mi |
| Berlin Brothersvalley SHS High · Berlin Brothersvalley SD | 09–12 | 248 | 9.9 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Meyersdale Area HS
What grades does Meyersdale Area HS serve?
Meyersdale Area HS reports grades 09–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in Meyersdale Area SD.
How many students attend Meyersdale Area HS?
Meyersdale Area HS reported 246 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 19th percentile among 712 Pennsylvania high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 267 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Meyersdale Area HS?
The calculated ratio is 10.9:1, based on 246 students and 22.67 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 Meyersdale Area HS a public, charter, or magnet school?
Meyersdale Area HS is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Meyersdale Area SD attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
Which school district is Meyersdale Area HS in?
Meyersdale Area HS is part of Meyersdale Area SD, based in Meyersdale, PA, which operates 3 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Meyersdale Area HS?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Meyersdale Area El Sch (under 0.1 mi), Meyersdale Area MS (under 0.1 mi), Salisbury-Elk Lick JSHS (3.9 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.