Mohawk Area SD School District

385 Mohawk School Road
New Castle, PA 16102
(District boundaries shown in map)
8/
10
Top 30%

Top Rankings

Mohawk Area SD 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 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,463 students in Mohawk Area SD 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 SD School District have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 64% (versus the 55% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public school average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Overview

2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (PA)
# Schools
3 Schools
2,941 Schools
# Students
1,463 Students
1,670,866 Students
# Teachers
96 Teachers
120,617 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1

District Rank

Mohawk Area SD School District, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 660 school districts in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 95% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
State Average (PA)
#146 out of 677 school districts
(Top 30%)
This chart display the overall district rank of Mohawk Area SD  School District, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
41%
38%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Mohawk Area SD  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of PA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
62%
55%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Mohawk Area SD  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of PA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
≥95%
87%
This chart display public school graduation rate of Mohawk Area SD  School District and public school graduation rate of PA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.09
0.57
# American Indian Students
n/a
2,847 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
4 Students
72,843 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
4%
# Hispanic Students
15 Students
227,380 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
14%
# Black Students
7 Students
240,366 Students
% Black Students
n/a
14%
# White Students
1,399 Students
1,044,106 Students
% White Students
96%
63%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
1,435 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
38 Students
81,301 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
5%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
-
6,075
# Students in K Grade:
101
118,975
# Students in 1st Grade:
106
117,721
# Students in 2nd Grade:
111
122,752
# Students in 3rd Grade:
106
123,313
# Students in 4th Grade:
111
124,259
# Students in 5th Grade:
120
126,511
# Students in 6th Grade:
120
127,241
# Students in 7th Grade:
110
131,426
# Students in 8th Grade:
125
134,903
# Students in 9th Grade:
103
145,107
# Students in 10th Grade:
132
134,246
# Students in 11th Grade:
92
128,592
# Students in 12th Grade:
126
129,745
# Ungraded Students:
-
-

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $18,378 in this school district is less than the state median of $23,665. The school district revenue/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $17,090 is less than the state median of $23,089. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
This School District
This State (PA)
Total Revenue
$27 MM
$39,541 MM
This chart display total revenue of Mohawk Area SD  School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in PA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$25 MM
$38,578 MM
This chart display total spending of Mohawk Area SD  School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in PA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$18,378
$23,665
This chart display average revenue per public school student in Mohawk Area SD  School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in PA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$17,090
$23,089
This chart display average spending per public school student in Mohawk Area SD  School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in PA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Mohawk Area SD School District Public Schools (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Mohawk Jhs
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
385 Mohawk School Rd
Bessemer, PA 16112
(724) 667-7782
Grades: 6-8
| 355 students
Rank: #22.
Mohawk Sr. High School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
385 Mohawk School Road
Bessemer, PA 16112
(724) 667-7782
Grades: 9-12
| 453 students
Rank: #33.
Mohawk Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
351 Mohawk School Road
Bessemer, PA 16112
(724) 667-7782
Grades: K-5
| 655 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Mohawk Area SD School District?
Mohawk Area SD School District manages 3 public schools serving 1,463 students.
What is the rank of Mohawk Area SD School District?
Mohawk Area SD School District is ranked #141 out of 660 school districts in Pennsylvania (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 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 SD School District?
96% of Mohawk Area SD School District students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Mohawk Area SD School District?
Mohawk Area SD 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 SD School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $17,090 is less than the state median of $23,089. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • District size: 3 schools
  • Grades: KG-12
  • Enrollment: 1,463 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 4%
  • : ≥95% (Top 10% in PA)
  • : Top 30%
  • : 41% (Top 30%)
  • : 62% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

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