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McDowell HS — School Calendar 2026-27
High|Erie, Pennsylvania|Millcreek Township SD
Erie, PA 16506
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Upcoming Events
Nov
3
Tue
End of Quarter 1EventDistrict-wide
Nov
25
Wed
Early Dismissalhalf_dayDistrict-wide
Nov
26
Thu
Thanksgiving BreakBreakDistrict-wide
Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed.
Dec
7
Mon
Keystone Winter Exam Window Wave 1examDistrict-wide
Algebra 1, Biology, and Literature
Dec
24
Thu
Winter BreakBreakDistrict-wide
No School Review the calendar for the full break dates.
Jan
4
Mon
Keystone Winter Exam Window Wave 2examDistrict-wide
Algebra 1, Biology, and Literature
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School Profile
Grades
9–12
Enrollment
2,161
Student:Teacher
15.4:1
Locale
Suburban
District
Millcreek Township SDEcon. Disadvantaged
48.2%
Phone
(814)835-5403School Statistics
Academics (SY 2020-21)
ELA Proficiency
40-59%
Math Proficiency
76%
94th percentile in PA
Graduation Rate
92%
Chronic Absenteeism
14.0%
SY 2019-20
Programs & Activities (SY 2021-22)
AP Program
22 courses offered
312 students enrolled
Gifted & Talented
135 students enrolled
Dual Enrollment
74 students enrolled
SAT/ACT
292 test takers
Athletics
25 sports, 42 teams
884 participants
Student-Teacher Ratio: 14.7:1
Worse than average in PATechnology & Internet Access (SY 2021-22)
1:1 Devices
Student devices available
Wi-Fi
Campus-wide wireless
Fiber Internet
High-speed connection
1,606
Connected devices
Staff & Support Services (SY 2021-22)
Teachers (FTE)
145
97% fully certified
Counselors
5
Psychologists
2
Nurses
2.6600001
Security Staff
1
Anti-Bullying Policy
District Finance (FY 2023)
Per-Pupil Spending
$15,522
Total current expenditure
Instruction Spending
$9,610
Per pupil, classroom only
Total Revenue/Pupil
$20,032
All funding sources
Funding Sources
Federal 9%State 29%Local 63%
District-level data from NCES F-33 Survey
Community Context
Median Home Value
$211,479
+5.0% 1yr+43.8% 5yr
Erie, PA metro area
Community Need Level
Moderate
CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index 2022
Neighborhood Indicators (Census Tract)
25.1%
Below 150% poverty line
5.7%
Unemployment rate
4.2%
Uninsured residents
7.7%
No HS diploma (25+)
Special Education (IDEA)
District-level data from IDEA Part B · Students ages 3-21 served under IDEA
Total Students Served
1,469
Ages 3-21 under IDEA
School-Age (6-21)
1,317
Receiving special ed services
Est. % of Enrollment
61%
District rate, school may vary
Disability Categories (District)
Specific Learning Disability
469 (36%)
Other Health Impairment
252 (19%)
Speech/Language Impairment
216 (16%)
Autism
179 (14%)
Emotional Disturbance
100 (8%)
Intellectual Disability
78 (6%)
Source: U.S. Department of Education, IDEA Section 618 Data · District-level counts · Individual school figures may differ
Enrollment Trend (2014-2025)
2,133
Current enrollment
Stable(-1% 5yr)Coming Up
Tue, Nov 3, 2026
End of Quarter 1
EventWed, Nov 25, 2026
Early Dismissal
half_dayThu, Nov 26, 2026
Thanksgiving Break
No School Review the calendar for the full break dates.
BreakFull School Calendar 2026-27
Events marked District-wide apply to all schools in Millcreek Township SD. McDowell HS follows the district calendar.
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| Mon, Sep 7, 2026 | No School - Labor DayDistrict-wide Review the school calendar for complete holiday break dates. |
| Mon, Oct 12, 2026 | No School / Teacher In-ServiceDistrict-wide |
| Tue, Nov 3, 2026 | End of Quarter 1District-wide |
| Wed, Nov 25, 2026 | Early DismissalDistrict-wide |
| Thu, Nov 26, 2026 | Thanksgiving BreakDistrict-wide No School
Review the calendar for the full break dates. |
| Mon, Dec 7, 2026 | Keystone Winter Exam Window Wave 1District-wide Algebra 1, Biology, and Literature |
| Thu, Dec 24, 2026 | Winter BreakDistrict-wide No School
Review the calendar for the full break dates. |
| Mon, Jan 4, 2027 | Keystone Winter Exam Window Wave 2District-wide Algebra 1, Biology, and Literature |
| Mon, Jan 18, 2027 | No School - Martin Luther King Jr. DayDistrict-wide Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed. |
| Thu, Jan 21, 2027 | End of Quarter 2District-wide |
| Fri, Jan 22, 2027 | No School / Recording DayDistrict-wide |
| Fri, Mar 26, 2027 | Spring BreakDistrict-wide No School
Review the calendar for the full break dates. |
| Tue, Apr 6, 2027 | End of Quarter 3District-wide Review the academic calendar for quarter dates and grade reporting details. |
| Fri, Apr 9, 2027 | No School / Recording / In-ServiceDistrict-wide |
| Mon, Apr 26, 2027 | PSSA Testing - English Language ArtsDistrict-wide |
| Mon, May 3, 2027 | PSSA Testing - Mathematics, Science, and MakeupsDistrict-wide Grades 3-8 Mathematics and Makeups; Grades 5 & 8 Science |
| Mon, May 17, 2027 | Keystone Spring Exam WindowDistrict-wide Algebra 1, Biology, and Literature |
| Mon, May 31, 2027 | No School - Memorial DayDistrict-wide Review the school calendar for holiday closure details. |
| Thu, Jun 10, 2027 | Last Student Day / End of Quarter 4District-wide Last day of school for students |
| Fri, Jun 11, 2027 | Last Teacher Day / RecordingDistrict-wide |
Showing 20 events for the 2026-27 school year
Frequently Asked Questions about McDowell HS
McDowell HS has a total enrollment of 2,161 students and serves grades High. The school is part of the local school district in Erie, PA.
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