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 40% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
317 students
Showing 2009–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
Showing 2009–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
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
Showing 2009–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
9%
16%
Showing 2009–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Black
4%
14%
Showing 2009–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
White
87%
60%
Showing 2009–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2009–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
(16-17)90-94%
86%
Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
59%
Showing 2009–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
2%
Showing 2009–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 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.
Recent Articles
When a Public School Cancels a Course Your Child Needs
Learn what parents can do when public schools cancel essential courses, including protecting graduation credits, finding approved alternatives, requesting substitutions, and preventing disruptions to college or career plans before deadlines.
Verify School Assignment Before Buying a House
Before buying a house, learn how to verify your child's assigned public school, check conflicting property listings, confirm enrollment eligibility, and avoid costly school assignment surprises before closing on a property.
School Bus Commute Times: What Parents Should Know
Discover how long school bus commutes really take, why routes vary, and what parents should ask about pickup times, student fatigue, transportation reliability, and daily schedules before choosing schools.
