McCaskey Campus

As a substantial secondary school in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, McCaskey Campus serves 2,600 students from grades 9 through 12, operated by Lancaster SD. Compared to the state average of about 738 students per school, that is 252% above typical.

Across the 19 schools in Lancaster SD (9,901 students total), McCaskey Campus accounts for its share of the district's footprint.

On the student-mix side, McCaskey Campus shows that Hispanic students make up the majority at 59%. Beyond that, the school lists 18% Black, 14% White, 6% multiracial, 4% Asian. That is meaningfully more Hispanic than the county at large, where the share is closer to 12%.

On the resource side, On paper, McCaskey Campus has 175 full-time-equivalent teachers, translating to a class-load average of around 14.9:1. The state averages around 12.8:1, so this campus is higher than the state norm typical. Around 89% of the student body qualifies for free or reduced-price meals, a commonly cited indicator of low-income enrollment. That share is noticeably above Lancaster County's rate of about 55%.

On a demographically-adjusted basis, McCaskey Campus sits in the middle band of the BeatsExpectations distribution. Schools with this campus's student mix typically land near 39.4%; this one delivers 35.1%.

In the area at large, ACS estimates for Lancaster County put median household income runs about $86,959, 32% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and roughly 5% of residents live below the federal poverty line. Across Lancaster County's 114 public schools (combined enrollment of about 62,719 students), McCaskey Campus is one campus in the mix.

The closest other public school is Wickersham El Sch, roughly 0.1 miles away. Within five miles, there are 8 other public schools. Ranking that nearby cluster on reported proficiency puts McCaskey Campus at 5th of 9; the average score across the group is 33.1%.

Geographically, the school is in an inner-city area.

Looking at the recent track record. Looking back 7 years, enrollment at McCaskey Campus has ticked down 5%, going from 2,734 students in 2018 to 2,600 in 2025.

Within the allk12 community for this school, posts here usually surface around enrollment questions, classroom assignments, and PTA news. Parents, students, alumni, and staff are welcome to weigh in.