Top Rankings
Mohawk Area School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,457 students in Mohawk Area School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
Public Schools in Mohawk Area School District have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 63% (versus the 55% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public school average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (PA)
# Schools
3 Schools
2,956 Schools
# Students
1,457 Students
1,678,937 Students
# Teachers
96 Teachers
122,445 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
District Rank
Mohawk Area School District, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 684 school districts in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 95% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#166 out of 684 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
62%
57%
Graduation Rate
≥95%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.10
0.58
# American Indian Students
n/a
3,037 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
4 Students
75,446 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
5%
# Hispanic Students
16 Students
241,551 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
14%
# Black Students
5 Students
241,741 Students
% Black Students
1%
15%
# White Students
1,384 Students
1,030,557 Students
% White Students
95%
61%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
1,429 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
48 Students
85,896 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
7,645
# Students in K Grade:
110
116,289
# Students in 1st Grade:
112
125,225
# Students in 2nd Grade:
113
119,980
# Students in 3rd Grade:
119
124,423
# Students in 4th Grade:
104
124,907
# Students in 5th Grade:
112
126,489
# Students in 6th Grade:
117
128,628
# Students in 7th Grade:
120
130,148
# Students in 8th Grade:
109
133,634
# Students in 9th Grade:
122
145,061
# Students in 10th Grade:
97
138,644
# Students in 11th Grade:
125
129,037
# Students in 12th Grade:
97
128,827
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $18,454 in this school district is less than the state median of $23,551. The school district revenue/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $17,160 is less than the state median of $22,978. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$27 MM
$39,541 MM
Spending
$25 MM
$38,578 MM
Revenue / Student
$18,454
$23,551
Spending / Student
$17,160
$22,978
Best Mohawk Area School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Mohawk Sr. High School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
385 Mohawk School Road
New Castle, PA 16102
(724) 667-7782
New Castle, PA 16102
(724) 667-7782
Grades: 9-12
| 441 students
Rank: #22.
Mohawk Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
351 Mohawk School Road
New Castle, PA 16102
(724) 667-7782
New Castle, PA 16102
(724) 667-7782
Grades: K-5
| 670 students
Rank: #33.
Mohawk Junior High School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
385 Mohawk School Rd
New Castle, PA 16102
(724) 667-7782
New Castle, PA 16102
(724) 667-7782
Grades: 6-8
| 346 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Mohawk Area School District?
Mohawk Area School District manages 3 public schools serving 1,457 students.
What is the rank of Mohawk Area School District?
Mohawk Area School District is ranked #163 out of 684 school districts in Pennsylvania (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Pennsylvania school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
What is the racial composition of students in Mohawk Area School District?
95% of Mohawk Area School District students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Mohawk Area School District?
Mohawk Area School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 14:1.
What is Mohawk Area School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $17,160 is less than the state median of $22,978. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
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