McDowell Senior High School in Erie, Pennsylvania on DonorsChoose

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About this school

McDowell Senior High School is a suburban public school in Erie, Pennsylvania that is part of Millcreek Township School District. It serves 1,200 students in grades 11 - 12 with a student/teacher ratio of 8.5:1. Its teachers have had 6 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

Equity Focus School

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Public School

Grades 11 - 12

1,200 Students

142 Teachers

3580 W 38th St

Erie, PA 16506 View local requests

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McDowell Senior High School Teachers on DonorsChoose

Ms. Barzeski

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McDowell Senior High School Demographics

52%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

11%

of students are Black, Latino, Native American, or Asian

Schools in districts that mainly serve students of color receive substantially less state and local support than similar districts that serve primarily White students. Learn more about this gap, why it exists, and how you can help close it.

McDowell Senior High School Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Dec 5, 2025

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