Mars Area High School is a high school located in Mars, Pennsylvania.
Serving 1,048 students in grades 9-12, Mars Area Sr. High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥50% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,048 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 6%
- Graduation Rate: 98% (Top 1% in PA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≥50% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥50% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Mars Area Sr. High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Mars Area Sr. High School's student population of 1,048 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 96 teachers has grown by 41% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
1,048 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
96 teachers
Year Founded
1967
Colors
Navy Blue, Gold
School Rankings
Mars Area Sr. High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,733 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mars Area Sr. High School is 0.12, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2090 out of 2733 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥50%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥50%
57%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
5%
Hispanic
2%
15%
Black
1%
14%
White
94%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
98%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
12%
60%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Fightin' Planet
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mars Area Sr. High School's ranking?
Mars Area Sr. High School is ranked #2090 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Mars Area Sr. High School often compared to?
Mars Area Sr. High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Seneca Valley High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% PA state average), while ≥50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Mars Area Sr. High School?
The graduation rate of Mars Area Sr. High School is 98%, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 87%.
How many students attend Mars Area Sr. High School?
1,048 students attend Mars Area Sr. High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Mars Area Sr. High School students are White, 3% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mars Area Sr. High School?
Mars Area Sr. High School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Mars Area Sr. High School offer ?
Mars Area Sr. High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Mars Area Sr. High School part of?
Mars Area Sr. High School is part of Mars Area School District.
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