Is Mahanoy Area Junior/Senior High School a good school?

Mahanoy Area Junior/Senior High School ranks in the bottom 24.0% of Pennsylvania high schools.

How many students attend Mahanoy Area Junior/Senior High School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 485 students attended Mahanoy Area Junior/Senior High School.

What is the racial makeup of Mahanoy Area Junior/Senior High School?

Students at Mahanoy Area Junior/Senior High School are 62% White, 33% Hispanic, 2% African American, 2% Two or more races.

Mahanoy Area Junior/Senior High School

Summary:

Mahanoy Area Junior/Senior High School is a public school serving 485 students in grades 7-12 in Mahanoy City, Pennsylvania, which is part of the Minersville Area School District. The school faces significant challenges, with a student population that is 32.58% Hispanic, well above the surrounding schools, and consistently underperforming the state averages on standardized tests.

Academically, Mahanoy Area lags behind its peers, with only 8.9% of students proficient or better in PSSA Math, compared to the state average of 39.3%. The school also has a lower four-year graduation rate of 76.5% and a higher dropout rate of 3.5%, compared to nearby schools ranging from 80.6% to 92.5% graduation and 0.7% to 4.1% dropout. Additionally, Mahanoy Area has an extremely high percentage of students (96.49%) receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage among the student population.

Despite these challenges, Mahanoy Area has the potential for improvement. By addressing the specific needs of its diverse student body and implementing targeted interventions and support, the school could potentially make significant gains in academic achievement, graduation rates, and overall student success. Comparing Mahanoy Area to the North Schuylkill School District, Tamaqua Area School District, and other nearby schools, it's clear that with the right strategies, Mahanoy Area can work to improve outcomes for its students.

Detail:

Public 7-12

1 Golden Bear Dr
Mahanoy City, PA 17948

(570) 773-3443

District: Mahanoy Area School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
512^th of 674 Pennsylvania High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $16,598

Student/teacher ratio: 12.9

Number of students: 485

Racial breakdown:

White:

62.3%

Hispanic:

32.6%

African American:

2.5%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 96.5%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Mahanoy Area Junior/Senior High School ranks worse than 78.5% of middle schools in Pennsylvania. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 17.97. (See more...)

Compare Details Mahanoy Area Junior/Senior High School ranks worse than 76% of high schools in Pennsylvania. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 28.89. (See more...)

The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of Mahanoy Area Junior/Senior High School freshmen who graduate within four years, adjusting for students who transfer in or out.

The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (62.3%), Hispanic (32.6%), African American (2.5%). (See more...)

Compare Details 96.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Mahanoy Area Junior/Senior High School is 12.9. (See more...)

Compare Mahanoy Area Junior/Senior High School employs 37.5 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Mahanoy Area Junior/Senior High School is $16,598.

Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Mahanoy Area Junior/Senior High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Mahanoy Area Junior/Senior High School 701^st of 893 Pennsylvania public middle schools. (See Mahanoy Area Junior/Senior High School in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Mahanoy Area Junior/Senior High School 512^th of 674 Pennsylvania public high schools. (See Mahanoy Area Junior/Senior High School in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Mahanoy Area School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Mahanoy Area School District 502^nd of 606 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for all middle school students at Mahanoy Area Junior/Senior High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	PA State Percentile
2019	17.48	702^nd	891	21.2%
2021	13.87	677^th	797	15.1%
2022	15.00	725^th	883	17.9%
2023	17.97	701^st	893	21.5%

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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Mahanoy Area Junior/Senior High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	14.51	762^nd	874	12.8%

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Rank History for middle school Disabled students at Mahanoy Area Junior/Senior High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	19.20	594^th	660	10.0%

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Rank History for middle school Hispanic students at Mahanoy Area Junior/Senior High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	19.09	316^th	362	12.7%

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Rank History for middle school White students at Mahanoy Area Junior/Senior High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	10.14	645^th	681	5.3%

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Data source: test scores: Pennsylvania Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Mahanoy Area Junior/Senior High School

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Rank History for all high school students at Mahanoy Area Junior/Senior High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	PA State Percentile
2019	24.88	551^st	693	20.5%
2022	21.29	523^rd	634	17.5%
2023	28.89	512^th	674	24.0%

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Rank History for high school Low Socio Economic Status students at Mahanoy Area Junior/Senior High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	35.72	446^th	652	31.6%

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Rank History for high school Disabled students at Mahanoy Area Junior/Senior High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	13.59	482^nd	502	4.0%

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Rank History for high school Hispanic students at Mahanoy Area Junior/Senior High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	32.94	171^st	252	32.1%

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Rank History for high school White students at Mahanoy Area Junior/Senior High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	20.52	502^nd	577	13.0%

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Data source: test scores: Pennsylvania Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Pennsylvania Dept of Education

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by a parent
Wednesday, June 23, 2021

What a joke of a school. They suspended a teenager for using the "f word." The administration are the same people that will overlook bullying of a student, but suspend someone for cursing? Close Quote

Enrollment information for Mahanoy Area Junior/Senior High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Two or More Races	Total
2018	387	14	1	51	1	2	456
2019	368	15	0	61	1	4	449
2020	320	14	0	66	1	7	408
2021	292	12	0	76	1	3	384
2022	313	11	4	122	1	10	461
2023	302	12	3	158	1	9	485

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

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For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Mahanoy Area Junior/Senior High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2018	456	40.7	11.1	93
2019	449	40.7	11.0	92.9
2020	408	40.7	10.0	94.9
2021	384	38.1	10.0	97.1
2022	461	38.1	12.0	96.3
2023	485	37.5	12.9	96.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Mahanoy Area Junior/Senior High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2018	456	40.7	11.1	93
2019	449	40.7	11.0	92.9
2020	408	40.7	10.0	94.9
2021	384	38.1	10.0	97.1
2022	461	38.1	12.0	96.3
2023	485	37.5	12.9	96.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Mahanoy Area Junior/Senior High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$137 (0.8%)	$16,197 (99.2%)	$16,334
2020	$49 (0.3%)	$16,585 (99.7%)	$16,634
2021	$782 (4.5%)	$16,616 (95.5%)	$17,399
2022	$986 (5.9%)	$15,612 (94.1%)	$16,598

Data source: Pennsylvania Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Mahanoy Area Junior/Senior High School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 702^nd of 891 Middle schools	Ranks 701^st of 893 Middle schools	0.3%
Ranks 551^st of 693 High schools	Ranks 512^th of 674 High schools	3.5%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
7th Grade Math (Mahanoy Area Junior/Senior High School)	9.2	9.4	0.2%
7th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)	38.2	33.2	5%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Mahanoy Area Junior/Senior High School)	39	30.8	8.2%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	60.5	54.5	6%
8th Grade Math (Mahanoy Area Junior/Senior High School)	9.2	8.4	0.8%
8th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)	32.2	26	6.2%
8th Grade Science (Mahanoy Area Junior/Senior High School)	38.2	35.6	2.6%
8th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)	58.2	57	1.2%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Mahanoy Area Junior/Senior High School)	31.5	27.4	4.1%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	57.9	52.8	5.1%
11th Grade Algebra I (Mahanoy Area Junior/Senior High School)	40	33.3	6.7%
11th Grade Algebra I (Pennsylvania)	63.3	34.1	29.2%
11th Grade Biology (Mahanoy Area Junior/Senior High School)	47.7	30.1	17.6%
11th Grade Biology (Pennsylvania)	63.2	50.7	12.5%
11th Grade Literature (Mahanoy Area Junior/Senior High School)	50.8	36.1	14.7%
11th Grade Literature (Pennsylvania)	71.5	65.3	6.2%
All Grades Math (Mahanoy Area Junior/Senior High School)	9.3	8.9	0.4%
All Grades Math (Pennsylvania)	42.4	39.3	3.1%
All Grades Science (Mahanoy Area Junior/Senior High School)	38.2	35.6	2.6%
All Grades Science (Pennsylvania)	68	65.6	2.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Mahanoy Area Junior/Senior High School)	35.3	28.9	6.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	60.9	53.8	7.1%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	449	485	8%
African American	15	12	20%
American Indian	1	1
Asian	0	3
Hispanic	61	158	159%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	368	302	17.9%
Two or More Races	4	9	125%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	92.9%	96.5%	3.6%

Schools Near Mahanoy Area Junior/Senior High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2023)				Ranking (2022)				Keystone Exams Algebra I (2023)	Keystone Exams Biology (2023)	Keystone Exams Literature (2023)	PSSA Math (2023)			PSSA Science (2023)		PSSA English Language Arts (2023)			Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	SchoolDigger Rating (2023)	Average Standard Score (2022)	Statewide Rank (2022)	State Percentile (2022)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Keystone Exams Algebra I 11th Grade	Keystone Exams Biology 11th Grade	Keystone Exams Literature 11th Grade	PSSA Math 7th Grade	PSSA Math 8th Grade	PSSA Math All Grades	PSSA Science 8th Grade	PSSA Science All Grades	PSSA English Language Arts 7th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts 8th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Mahanoy Area Junior/Senior High School	Public	7-12	1 Golden Bear Dr	Mahanoy City	17948	Schuylkill County	Mahanoy Area School District	No	No	No	No	(570) 773-3443	485	38	12.9	96.5%	302 (62.3%)	12 (2.5%)	158 (32.6%)	3 (0.6%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (1.9%)	28.9	512^th of 674 public high schools	24.0%		21.3	523^rd of 634 public high schools	17.5%	11	33.3	30.1	36.1	9.4	8.4	8.9	35.6	35.6	30.8	27.4	28.9	$16,598	$986	$15,612
Shenandoah Valley Junior/Senior High School	Public	7-12	805 West Centre Street	Shenandoah	17976	Schuylkill County	Shenandoah Valley School District	No	No	No	No	(570) 462-1957	539	39	13.9	95.5%	179 (33.2%)	10 (1.9%)	340 (63.1%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (1.7%)	21	550^th of 674 public high schools	18.4%		18.9	533^rd of 634 public high schools	15.9%	17	17.0	28.0	45.6	7.6	4.0	6.0	28.0	28.0	23.3	25.4	24.2	$16,491	$2,311	$14,180
Schuylkill Technology Centers-North Campus	Public	9-12	101 Technology Drive	Frackville	17931	Schuylkill County	Schuylkill Technology Centers	No	No	No	No	(570) 874-1034	16	16	1.0	68.8%	14 (87.5%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (12.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)
North Schuylkill Junior/Senior High School	Public	7-12	15 Academy Lane Route 61	Ashland	17921	Schuylkill County	North Schuylkill School District	No	No	No	No	(570) 874-0495	1,008	61	16.4	51.3%	877 (87.0%)	14 (1.4%)	91 (9.0%)	5 (0.5%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	19 (1.9%)	34.8	482^nd of 674 public high schools	28.5%		44.4	423^rd of 634 public high schools	33.3%	59	15.2	38.5	58.3	13.8	25.5	19.2	58.3	58.3	30.4	38.1	33.9	$13,750	$605	$13,145
Tamaqua Area Senior High School	Public	9-12	500 Penn St	Tamaqua	18252	Schuylkill County	Tamaqua Area School District	No	No	No	No	(570) 668-1901	691	44	15.7	50.5%	580 (83.9%)	17 (2.5%)	85 (12.3%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	6 (0.9%)	47.4	399^th of 674 public high schools	40.8%		84.1	73^rd of 634 public high schools	88.5%	326	25.0	17.9	66.7									$13,456	$426	$13,030
Pottsville Area High School	Public	9-12	16th Street & Elk Avenue	Pottsville	17901	Schuylkill County	Pottsville Area School District	No	No	No	No	(570) 621-2960	898	54	16.5	57.0%	724 (80.6%)	59 (6.6%)	84 (9.4%)	5 (0.6%)	2 (0.2%)	1 (0.1%)	23 (2.6%)	48.9	388^th of 674 public high schools	42.4%		48.1	401^st of 634 public high schools	36.8%	13	27.2	41.8	67.1									$13,035	$1,007	$12,028
Minersville Area Junior/Senior High School	Public	7-12	Battlin Miner Dr & Low Rd	Minersville	17954	Schuylkill County	Minersville Area School District	No	No	No	No	(570) 544-1400	527	37	14.2	95.8%	448 (85.0%)	19 (3.6%)	48 (9.1%)	6 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	5 (0.9%)	35.8	475^th of 674 public high schools	29.5%		43.8	429^th of 634 public high schools	32.3%	46	27.1	41.1	48.6	13.6	15.0	14.2	71.7	71.7	42.7	54.8	48.6	$14,865	$1,452	$13,412
Schuylkill Technology Centers-South Campus	Public	9-12	15 Maple Avenue	Mar Lin	17951	Schuylkill County	Schuylkill Technology Centers	No	No	No	No	(570) 544-4748	17	16	1.0	52.9%	16 (94.1%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (5.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)
Blue Mountain High School	Public	9-12	1076 W Market St	Schuylkill Haven	17972	Schuylkill County	Blue Mountain School District	No	No	No	No	(570) 366-0511	803	73	11.0	29.1%	742 (92.4%)	5 (0.6%)	31 (3.9%)	8 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (2.1%)	73.9	162^nd of 674 public high schools	76.0%		67.9	218^th of 634 public high schools	65.6%	56	43.9	59.7	74.1									$15,414	$295	$15,119
Schuylkill Haven Senior High School	Public	8-12	501 East Main Street	Schuylkill Haven	17972	Schuylkill County	Schuylkill Haven Area School District	No	No	No	No	(570) 385-6717	445	37	12.1	41.3%	401 (90.1%)	6 (1.3%)	31 (7.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (1.6%)	45.7	417^th of 674 public high schools	38.1%		48.1	402^nd of 634 public high schools	36.6%	15	27.5	53.3	51.9		27.3	27.3	63.7	63.7		48.8	48.8	$16,094	$1,074	$15,020

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