For the 2024-25 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 485 students in 17948, PA.
The top ranked public high school in 17948, PA is Mahanoy Area Jr. Sr. High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high school in zipcode 17948 have an average math proficiency score of 7% (versus the Pennsylvania public high school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 58% statewide average). High schools in 17948, PA have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 17948 have a Graduation Rate of 77%, which is less than the Pennsylvania average of 88%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Mahanoy Area Jr. Sr. High School, with 75-79% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Pennsylvania or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Pennsylvania public high school average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 17948, PA Public High Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Mahanoy Area Jr. Sr. High School
Magnet School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1 Golden Bear Dr
Mahanoy City, PA 17948
(570) 773-3443
Mahanoy City, PA 17948
(570) 773-3443
Grades: 7-12
| 485 students
17948, Pennsylvania Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1 Golden Bear Dr
Mahanoy City, PA 17948
(570) 773-3443
Mahanoy City, PA 17948
(570) 773-3443
Grades: 9-12
| 317 students
1 Golden Bear Dr
Mahanoy City, PA 17948
(570) 773-3443
Mahanoy City, PA 17948
(570) 773-3443
Grades: 5-8
| 314 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in 17948, PA?
The top ranked public high schools in 17948, PA include Mahanoy Area Jr. Sr. High School.
How many public high schools are located in 17948?
1 public high schools are located in 17948.
What is the racial composition of students in 17948?
17948 public high schools minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Pennsylvania public high schools average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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