Mars Area Senior High School

Public 9-12

 520 Route 228
       Mars, PA  16046-3124


(724) 625-1581

District: Mars Area School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
109th of 674 Pennsylvania High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $13,920 Help


Feeder schools for Mars Area Senior High School:

Elementary:    Mars Area Elementary School
    Mars Area Primary Center
Middle:    Mars Area Centennial School
    Mars Area Middle School

Student/teacher ratio:  15.1 Help
Number of students:  1,054

Racial breakdown:

White:
94.6%
Asian:
2.1%
Hispanic:
1.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  11.8% Help


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Compare Details Mars Area Senior High School ranks better than 83.8% of high schools in Pennsylvania. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 80.57. (See more...)
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The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of Mars Area Senior High School freshmen who graduate within four years, adjusting for students who transfer in or out.
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (94.6%), Asian (2.1%), Hispanic (1.9%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 11.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Mars Area Senior High School is 15.1. (See more...)
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Compare Mars Area Senior High School employs 69.5 full-time teachers.
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Mars Area Senior High School is $13,920.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Mars Area Senior High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Mars Area Senior High School 109th of 674 Pennsylvania public high schools. (See Mars Area Senior High School in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Mars Area School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Mars Area School District 45th of 606 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Mars Area Senior High School

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Rank History for all students at Mars Area Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 68.21 186th 583 68.1%
2004 79.34 109th 590 81.5%
2005 54.79 322nd 593 45.7%
2006 64.58 240th 604 60.3%
2007 64.00 254th 615 58.7%
2008 67.77 198th 621 68.1%
2009 83.71 58th 632 90.8%
2010 78.76 95th 649 85.4%
2011 77.17 104th 660 84.2%
2012 69.98 212th 664 68.1%
2013 87.69 26th 591 95.6%
2014 88.10 29th 580 95.0%
2015 90.37 16th 680 97.6%
2016 86.47 34th 677 95.0%
2017 87.40 28th 663 95.8%
2018 89.12 22nd 673 96.7%
2019 86.60 50th 693 92.8%
2021 86.78 37th 537 93.1%
2023 80.57 109th 674 83.8%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Mars Area Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 71.53 161st 652 75.3%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Mars Area Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 81.82 65th 502 87.1%
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Rank History for White students at Mars Area Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 78.04 102nd 577 82.3%
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Data source: test scores: Pennsylvania Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for Mars Area Senior High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 595 7 1 3 1 n/a n/a 0 607
1989 583 4 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 590
1990 566 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 567
1991 559 7 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 567
1992 571 7 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 580
1993 579 7 5 3 0 n/a n/a 0 594
1994 612 7 6 0 0 n/a n/a 0 625
1995 617 7 3 3 0 n/a n/a 0 630
1996 617 7 3 3 0 n/a n/a 0 630
1997 651 6 1 3 0 n/a n/a 0 661
1998 702 3 0 3 1 n/a n/a 0 709
1999 743 3 1 2 1 n/a n/a 0 750
2000 758 5 1 2 1 n/a n/a 0 767
2001 805 6 1 4 1 n/a n/a 0 817
2002 839 6 2 2 1 n/a n/a 0 850
2003 839 6 2 2 1 n/a n/a 0 850
2004 857 5 3 5 2 n/a n/a 0 872
2005 913 3 2 4 2 n/a n/a 0 924
2006 932 4 2 5 0 n/a n/a 0 943
2007 928 3 1 3 0 n/a n/a 0 935
2008 969 1 3 2 0 n/a n/a 0 975
2009 927 2 3 2 0 n/a n/a 0 934
2010 955 2 4 3 0 n/a n/a 1 965
2011 992 3 4 4 0 0 0 0 1003
2012 957 4 4 4 1 0 0 0 970
2013 1022 4 4 5 1 0 1 0 1037
2014 1011 5 6 4 2 0 3 0 1031
2015 1023 7 7 4 3 0 5 0 1049
2016 997 9 12 7 1 0 5 0 1031
2017 1020 10 13 9 1 0 6 0 1059
2018 1046 11 18 10 0 0 2 0 1087
2019 990 11 18 9 0 0 2 0 1030
2020 1004 9 13 11 0 0 1 0 1038
2021 995 6 16 13 0 0 3 0 1033
2022 1003 7 18 17 0 1 5 0 1051
2023 997 10 22 20 0 1 4 0 1054

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Mars Area Senior High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 607 40.4 15.0 n/a
1989 590 41.2 14.3 n/a
1990 567 39.1 14.5 0
1991 567 43.8 12.9 n/a
1992 580 45.0 12.8 n/a
1993 594 42.0 14.1 n/a
1994 625 42.5 14.7 n/a
1995 630 44.5 14.2 n/a
1996 630 44.5 14.2 n/a
1997 661 43.5 15.2 n/a
1998 709 46.5 15.2 n/a
1999 750 56.0 13.4 n/a
2000 767 57.0 13.5 17.7
2001 817 58.0 14.1 8.7
2002 850 60.0 14.2 8
2003 850 60.0 14.2 8
2004 872 63.2 13.8 8.5
2005 924 65.3 14.2 7.4
2006 943 63.3 14.9 8.7
2007 935 62.0 15.1 8.9
2008 975 56.0 17.4 8.5
2009 934 63.0 14.8 7.3
2010 965 64.0 15.0 7.4
2011 1003 64.1 15.6 7.8
2012 970 63.1 15.3 8
2013 1037 60.9 17.0 6.6
2014 1031 65.3 15.7 8.4
2015 1049 67.0 15.6 11
2016 1031 68.0 15.1 3.2
2017 1059 67.4 15.6 n/a
2018 1087 68.8 15.7 n/a
2019 1030 67.8 15.1 3.1
2020 1038 67.6 15.3 n/a
2021 1033 63.8 16.1 4
2022 1051 63.5 16.5 2.9
2023 1054 69.5 15.1 11.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Mars Area Senior High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 607 40.4 15.0 n/a
1989 590 41.2 14.3 n/a
1990 567 39.1 14.5 0
1991 567 43.8 12.9 n/a
1992 580 45.0 12.8 n/a
1993 594 42.0 14.1 n/a
1994 625 42.5 14.7 n/a
1995 630 44.5 14.2 n/a
1996 630 44.5 14.2 n/a
1997 661 43.5 15.2 n/a
1998 709 46.5 15.2 n/a
1999 750 56.0 13.4 n/a
2000 767 57.0 13.5 17.7
2001 817 58.0 14.1 8.7
2002 850 60.0 14.2 8
2003 850 60.0 14.2 8
2004 872 63.2 13.8 8.5
2005 924 65.3 14.2 7.4
2006 943 63.3 14.9 8.7
2007 935 62.0 15.1 8.9
2008 975 56.0 17.4 8.5
2009 934 63.0 14.8 7.3
2010 965 64.0 15.0 7.4
2011 1003 64.1 15.6 7.8
2012 970 63.1 15.3 8
2013 1037 60.9 17.0 6.6
2014 1031 65.3 15.7 8.4
2015 1049 67.0 15.6 11
2016 1031 68.0 15.1 3.2
2017 1059 67.4 15.6 n/a
2018 1087 68.8 15.7 n/a
2019 1030 67.8 15.1 3.1
2020 1038 67.6 15.3 n/a
2021 1033 63.8 16.1 4
2022 1051 63.5 16.5 2.9
2023 1054 69.5 15.1 11.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Mars Area Senior High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $00 (0.0%) $12,947 (100.0%) $12,947
2020 $116 (0.8%) $14,259 (99.2%) $14,375
2021 $192 (1.5%) $12,814 (98.5%) $13,006
2022 $236 (1.7%) $13,683 (98.3%) $13,920

Data source: Pennsylvania Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Mars Area Senior High School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 50th of 693 High schoolsRanks 109th of 674 High schools
 9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
11th Grade Algebra I (Mars Area Senior High School)81.115.6
 65.5%
   11th Grade Algebra I (Pennsylvania)63.334.1
 29.2%
11th Grade Biology (Mars Area Senior High School)87.675.8
 11.8%
   11th Grade Biology (Pennsylvania)63.250.7
 12.5%
11th Grade Literature (Mars Area Senior High School)91.984.3
 7.6%
   11th Grade Literature (Pennsylvania)71.565.3
 6.2%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students10301054
 2.3%
African American1110
 9.1%
American Indian00
Asian1822
 22.2%
Hispanic920
 122.2%
Pacific Islander01
White990997
 0.7%
Two or More Races24
 100%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients3.1%11.8%
 8.7%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Mars Area Senior High School

Students at Mars Area Senior High School are 95% White, 2% Asian, 2% Hispanic.

In the 2022-23 school year, 1,054 students attended Mars Area Senior High School.

Mars Area Senior High School ranks 109th of 674 Pennsylvania high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Mars Area Senior High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Mars Area Elementary School
Elementary : Mars Area Primary Center
Middle : Mars Area Centennial School
Middle : Mars Area Middle School


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Pennsylvania Department of Education. Attendance Areas provided by ATTOM.

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