Children & Youth

We value youth-centered programming and safe accessible spaces that support youth and prepare them for a fulfilling future.

Community Engagement & Community Events
After School programs, Mentoring Programs
Character building, Skill building, Team building, Relationship building
Safe and Supportive Spaces, Accessibility, Affordability
Outdoor Recreation
Opportunities for growth

How many Meadville households qualify for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits?

22.29% of households in Meadville qualify for SNAP benefits compared to 15.33% in Crawford County, 11.82% in Pennsylvania and 12.4% nationally (1)

How many students in Meadville are eligible for free or reduced lunches?

60.9% of students in Meadville are eligible for free or reduced lunches (55.2% free, 5.7% reduced) compared to a state average of about 45.6%. To qualify for free lunches, a student's family income must be below 130% of the poverty line (about $15,000 in 2015) (2)

What are the top health concerns?

Crawford County residents self-report their top health concerns are chronic diseases (41%) and mental health (27%). They also report the top three root causes of these health concerns to be obesity, poverty, and substance abuse. (2)

Do lifestyle choices impact future health?

Youth in Crawford County are more likely to report lifetime tobacco use than the state average. 21.6% of Crawford County youth (from survey of students in grades 6, 8, 10, and 12) reported lifetime use of cigarettes compared to 16.3% statewide. 14.1% of Crawford County youth reported lifetime use of smokeless tobacco compared to 8.4% statewide. (3)

What schools are in Meadville?

The Crawford Central School District of public schools has four elementary schools (First District, Second District, Neason Hill, and West End), Meadville Area Middle School, and Meadville Area Senior High School located within Meadville.
There are three Christian-affiliated school in Meadville: Seton Catholic School, Calvary Baptist Christian Academy, and Foundation Christian School.
The Creating Landscapes Learning Center is a private, independent K-8 school in Meadville.
The Crawford County Career & Technical Center, located in Meadville, offers high school and adult education programs in a wide variety of topics.
Allegheny College is a small liberal arts undergraduate college in Meadville, committed to providing a transformative education and preparing young adults to excel as citizens of a diverse, interconnected world.

How does Meadville Area Senior High School attendance compare at the state and national level?

Students at Meadville Area Senior High School have better attendance rates than state and national rates. Only 10% of MASH students missed 15 or more school days, compared to 19% statewide and 16% nationawide. (1)

How does Meadville Area Senior High School perform in PA standardized testing?

Students at Meadville Area Senior High School perform less well than county and state levels. 66% of MASH students passed Pennsylvania Keystone Exams in 2016, compared to 71% in Crawford County and 74% statewide. (1)

How do graduation rates at Meadville Area Senior High School compare to the state and national graduation rates?

Table 1. 4 year cohort graduation rates (2)(3)

How does Meadville Area Senior High School's dropout rate compare?

The dropout rate from Meadville Area Senior High School is 3.7% which is significantly higher than those of surrounding schools (Cochranton Junior Senior High School - 0%; Maplewood Junior Senior High School - 1.35%; Franklin Area High School - 1.81%; Commodore Perry Junior Senior High School - 0.38%). (4)

How do students in Crawford County compare to Pennsylvania students in perceptions and experiences?

Students in Crawford County have similar rates of perceptions and experiences when compared with students state-wide in Pennsylvania. (5)

59.9% of Crawford County students perceive school is going to be important later in life, compared to 61.6% of students at the state level.
85.1% of Crawford County students feel safe, compared to 84.1% of students at the state level.
17.0% of Crawford County students experienced bullying in past 12 months, compared to 16.9% of students at the state level.
41.4% of Crawford County students reported they felt sad or depressed MOST days in the past 12 months.
16.0% of Crawford County students had seriously considered attempting suicide, compared to 16.0% of students at the state level.

http://public-schools.startclass.com/l/76467/Meadville-Area-High-School-in-Pennsylvania#Disciplinary%20Trends&s=3ioyTB (their sources: Office of Civil Rights, NCES, Forecast Package, Pennsylvania Department of Education, ACS, and United States Census Bureau)
http://www.education.pa.gov/data-and-statistics/pages/cohort-graduation-rate-.aspx
https://nces.ed.gov/ccd/tables/ACGR_RE_and_characteristics_2015-16.asp
http://paschoolperformance.org/Profile/4604
Pennsylvania Commision on Crime and Delinquency, Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs & Department of Education. (2015). Pennsylvania youth survey. http://www.pccd.pa.gov/Juvenile-Justice/Documents/PAYS/2015%20County%20Reports/Crawford%20County%20Profile%20Report.pdf