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 39% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
317 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
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
5%
Hispanic
9%
15%
Black
4%
14%
White
87%
61%
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%
60%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
2%
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.
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