Neshannock Township School District

3834 Mitchell Rd
New Castle, PA 16105
(District boundaries shown in map)
9/
10
Top 20%

Top Rankings

Neshannock Township School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Pennsylvania for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 1,200 students in Neshannock Township School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
Public Schools in Neshannock Township School District have an average math proficiency score of 51% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 73% (versus the 55% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the Pennsylvania public school average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (PA)
# Schools
2 Schools
2,936 Schools
# Students
1,200 Students
1,671,975 Students
# Teachers
74 Teachers
121,966 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1

District Rank

Neshannock Township School District, which is ranked within the top 20% of all 679 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.
This School District
State Average (PA)
#78 out of 684 school districts
(Top 20%)
This chart displays the overall district rank of Neshannock Township   School District, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
51%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Neshannock Township   School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
73%
55%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Neshannock Township   School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
70%
57%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Neshannock Township   School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
≥95%
87%
This chart displays public school graduation rate of Neshannock Township   School District and public school graduation rate of Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.14
0.58
# American Indian Students
1 Student
3,031 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
16 Students
75,313 Students
% Asian Students
1%
5%
# Hispanic Students
21 Students
239,410 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
14%
# Black Students
15 Students
239,621 Students
% Black Students
1%
14%
# White Students
1,111 Students
1,028,296 Students
% White Students
93%
62%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
1,423 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
36 Students
85,601 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
5%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
-
7,645
# Students in K Grade:
108
115,927
# Students in 1st Grade:
91
124,827
# Students in 2nd Grade:
83
119,582
# Students in 3rd Grade:
96
124,107
# Students in 4th Grade:
98
124,674
# Students in 5th Grade:
92
125,645
# Students in 6th Grade:
95
127,758
# Students in 7th Grade:
96
129,446
# Students in 8th Grade:
69
132,568
# Students in 9th Grade:
111
144,673
# Students in 10th Grade:
77
138,290
# Students in 11th Grade:
78
128,529
# Students in 12th Grade:
106
128,304
# Ungraded Students:
-
-

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $17,804 in this school district is less than the state median of $23,649. The school district revenue/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,689 is less than the state median of $23,073. The school district spending/student has declined by 8% over four school years.
This School District
This State (PA)
Total Revenue
$21 MM
$39,541 MM
This chart displays total revenue of Neshannock Township   School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$20 MM
$38,578 MM
This chart displays total spending of Neshannock Township   School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$17,804
$23,649
This chart displays average revenue per public school student in Neshannock Township   School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$16,689
$23,073
This chart displays average spending per public school student in Neshannock Township   School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Neshannock Township School District Public Schools (2024-25)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Neshannock Jr. Sr. High School
Magnet School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
3834 Mitchell Rd
New Castle, PA 16105
(724) 658-5513
Grades: 7-12
| 537 students
Rank: #22.
Neshannock Memorial Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
3832 Mitchell Road
New Castle, PA 16105
(724) 652-8709
Grades: K-6
| 663 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Neshannock Township School District?
Neshannock Township School District manages 2 public schools serving 1,200 students.
What is the rank of Neshannock Township School District?
Neshannock Township School District is ranked #78 out of 679 school districts in Pennsylvania (top 20%) 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 overall rank (Top 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%), Highest science proficiency (Top 20%) and Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
What is the racial composition of students in Neshannock Township School District?
93% of Neshannock Township School District students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Neshannock Township School District?
Neshannock Township School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 14:1.
What is Neshannock Township School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,689 is less than the state median of $23,073. The school district spending/student has declined by 8% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • District size: 2 schools
  • Grades: KG-12
  • Enrollment: 1,200 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 7%
  • : ≥95% (Top 10% in PA)
  • : Top 20%
  • : 51% (Top 20%)
  • : 73% (Top 10%)
  • : 70% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

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