Best high schools in Erie (2025)
Schools classified as high schools by NCES. Ranked by the Success Index (US) from official American data; 6 schools in Erie, Pennsylvania. Rank positions shown on each profile are within United States and Pennsylvania.
- 173McDowell HSErie · Public High78% Math proficiency · 2,133 students
- 271Seneca HSErie · Public High67% Math proficiency · 383 students
- 368Northwest PA Collegiate AcademyErie · Public High95% Math proficiency · 750 students
- 452Iroquois JSHSErie · Public High55% Math proficiency · 560 students
- 524Erie HSErie · Public High25% Math proficiency · 2,501 students
- 612Perseus House CS of ExcellenceErie · Charter High8% Math proficiency · 627 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (US) | Key result | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | McDowell HS Erie · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 73.0 Top 25% | 78% Math proficiency | 2,133 |
| 2 | Seneca HS Erie · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 70.5 Top 25% | 67% Math proficiency | 383 |
| 3 | Northwest PA Collegiate Academy Erie · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 68.3 Top 25% | 95% Math proficiency | 750 |
| 4 | Iroquois JSHS Erie · High · Grades 7–12 | Public | 51.8 Top 50% | 55% Math proficiency | 560 |
| 5 | Erie HS Erie · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 24.2 Lower 50% | 25% Math proficiency | 2,501 |
| 6 | Perseus House CS of Excellence Erie · High · Grades 6–12 | Charter | 12.4 Lower 50% | 8% Math proficiency | 627 |
McDowell HS in Erie leads the 2025 list of high schools in Erie with a Success Index (US) of 73.0. Of the 6 schools shown, 5 are public, 1 are charter.
For the full picture see the wider Pennsylvania high schools rankings, every school on the Erie page, or the comparison tool to put a shortlist side by side.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best high school in Erie?
McDowell HS in Erie, Pennsylvania ranks first among high schools in Erie with a Success Index (US) of 73.0 out of 100 (Enrollment: 2,133).
How are high schools in Erie ranked?
Each school's Success Index (US) combines 4 factors: math proficiency (30%), reading proficiency (30%), community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%), students per teacher (15%). Each factor is a percentile against schools of the same type across United States. Schools with fewer than 60 students are excluded from rankings.
Are these 2025 rankings official?
No. They are computed by Success Tutoring from official American data (Urban Institute Education Data Portal (NCES CCD, EDFacts); NCES Common Core of Data). States set their own assessments and proficiency cut scores, so proficiency rates are most comparable within a state. Use the state rankings for like-for-like comparisons.