Serving 317 students in grades 9-12, Mahanoy Area 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 was 40-44% (which was lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 60-64% (which was approximately equal to the Pennsylvania state average of 63%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 was lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 37% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
317 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)40-44%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)60-64%
63%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
9%
14%
Black
4%
14%
White
87%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(16-17)90-94%
86%
Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
1%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% PA state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 63% PA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Mahanoy Area High School?
The graduation rate of Mahanoy Area High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 86%.
How many students attend Mahanoy Area High School?
317 students attend Mahanoy Area High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Mahanoy Area High School students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, and 4% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mahanoy Area High School?
Mahanoy Area High School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Mahanoy Area High School offer ?
Mahanoy Area High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Mahanoy Area High School part of?
Mahanoy Area High School is part of Mahanoy Area School District.
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