Serving 485 students in grades 7-12, Mahanoy Area Jr. Sr. High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 6-9% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Pennsylvania state average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 485 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 38%
- Graduation Rate: 75-79% (Btm 50% in PA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Mahanoy Area Jr. Sr. High School's student population of 485 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
485 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Mahanoy Area Jr. Sr. High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,733 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mahanoy Area Jr. Sr. High School is 0.51, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2469 out of 2733 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
57%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
33%
14%
Black
2%
14%
White
62%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
75-79%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
96%
54%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mahanoy Area Jr. Sr. High School's ranking?
Mahanoy Area Jr. Sr. High School is ranked #2469 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Mahanoy Area Jr. Sr. High School often compared to?
Mahanoy Area Jr. Sr. High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Minersville Area Jr. Sr. High School, North Schuylkill Jr. Sr. High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% PA state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Mahanoy Area Jr. Sr. High School?
The graduation rate of Mahanoy Area Jr. Sr. High School is 75-79%, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 87%.
How many students attend Mahanoy Area Jr. Sr. High School?
485 students attend Mahanoy Area Jr. Sr. High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Mahanoy Area Jr. Sr. High School students are White, 33% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mahanoy Area Jr. Sr. High School?
Mahanoy Area Jr. Sr. High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Mahanoy Area Jr. Sr. High School offer ?
Mahanoy Area Jr. Sr. High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Mahanoy Area Jr. Sr. High School part of?
Mahanoy Area Jr. Sr. High School is part of Mahanoy Area School District.
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