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. The school is part of the Mahanoy Area School District, which is ranked 521 out of 610 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Mahanoy Area Junior/Senior High School consistently ranks in the bottom half of Pennsylvania high schools, with significantly below-average performance on PSSA and Keystone exams across all subjects and grade levels. The school's 4-year graduation rate of 77-87.5% is below the state average, and its dropout rate of 1.6-3.5% is higher than the state average. Additionally, the school has an extremely high percentage of students (over 96%) receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage.

Compared to nearby high schools, such as Hazleton Area High School, Schuylkill Haven Senior High School, Blue Mountain High School, and Tamaqua Area Senior High School, Mahanoy Area Junior/Senior High School performs significantly worse in academic achievement, graduation rates, and serving its economically disadvantaged student population. Despite the school's relatively high per-student spending, the academic outcomes remain significantly below state averages, suggesting that the resources may not be effectively utilized or targeted towards improving student learning and achievement.


Detail:

Public 7-12

 1 Golden Bear Dr
       Mahanoy City, PA  17948


(570) 773-3443

District: Mahanoy Area School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
558th of 686 Pennsylvania High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $16,598 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  12.9 Help
Number of students:  485

Racial breakdown:

White:
62.3%
Hispanic:
32.6%
African American:
2.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  96.5% Help


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Compare Details Mahanoy Area Junior/Senior High School ranks worse than 78.9% of middle schools in Pennsylvania. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 18.59. (See more...)
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Compare Details Mahanoy Area Junior/Senior High School ranks worse than 81.3% of high schools in Pennsylvania. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 19.7. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Mahanoy Area Junior/Senior High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (62.3%), Hispanic (32.6%), African American (2.5%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 96.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Mahanoy Area Junior/Senior High School is 12.9. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Mahanoy Area Junior/Senior High School is $16,598.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Mahanoy Area Junior/Senior High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Mahanoy Area Junior/Senior High School 703rd of 891 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 558th of 686 Pennsylvania public high schools. (See Mahanoy Area Junior/Senior High School in the ranking list.)

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Mahanoy Area School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Mahanoy Area School District 521st of 610 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Mahanoy Area Junior/Senior High School

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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 SchoolDigger Rating
2019 17.48 702nd 891 21.2%
2021 13.87 677th 797 15.1%
2022 15.00 725th 883 17.9%
2023 17.97 701st 893 21.5%
2024 18.59 703rd 891 21.1%
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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 762nd 874 12.8%
2024 25.60 670th 877 23.6%
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Rank History for middle school Female students at Mahanoy Area Junior/Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 15.03 717th 860 16.6%
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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 594th 660 10.0%
2024 18.38 610th 672 9.2%
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Rank History for middle school Male students at Mahanoy Area Junior/Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 23.13 661st 870 24.0%
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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 316th 362 12.7%
2024 32.35 245th 362 32.3%
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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 645th 681 5.3%
2024 7.01 646th 673 4.0%
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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 SchoolDigger Rating
2019 24.88 551st 693 20.5%
2022 21.29 523rd 634 17.5%
2023 28.89 512th 674 24.0%
2024 19.70 558th 686 18.7%
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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 446th 652 31.6%
2024 32.66 482nd 664 27.4%
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Rank History for high school Female students at Mahanoy Area Junior/Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 19.56 542nd 665 18.5%
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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 482nd 502 4.0%
2024 30.49 348th 513 32.2%
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Rank History for high school Male students at Mahanoy Area Junior/Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 19.26 548th 662 17.2%
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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 171st 252 32.1%
2024 38.34 162nd 274 40.9%
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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 502nd 577 13.0%
2024 9.85 556th 595 6.6%
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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.

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Data source: Pennsylvania Dept of Education

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by a parent
Wednesday, June 23, 2021

Open Quote 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 Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2018 387 14 1 51 1 0 2 0 456
2019 368 15 0 61 1 0 4 0 449
2020 320 14 0 66 1 0 7 0 408
2021 292 12 0 76 1 0 3 0 384
2022 313 11 4 122 1 0 10 0 461
2023 302 12 3 158 1 0 9 0 485

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

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

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

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal 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 702nd of 891 Middle schoolsRanks 701st of 893 Middle schools
 0.3%
Ranks 551st of 693 High schoolsRanks 512th 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)9.29.4
 0.2%
   7th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)38.233.2
 5%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Mahanoy Area Junior/Senior High School)3930.8
 8.2%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)60.554.5
 6%
8th Grade Math (Mahanoy Area Junior/Senior High School)9.28.4
 0.8%
   8th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)32.226
 6.2%
8th Grade Science (Mahanoy Area Junior/Senior High School)38.235.6
 2.6%
   8th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)58.257
 1.2%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Mahanoy Area Junior/Senior High School)31.527.4
 4.1%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)57.952.8
 5.1%
11th Grade Algebra I (Mahanoy Area Junior/Senior High School)4033.3
 6.7%
   11th Grade Algebra I (Pennsylvania)63.334.1
 29.2%
11th Grade Biology (Mahanoy Area Junior/Senior High School)47.730.1
 17.6%
   11th Grade Biology (Pennsylvania)63.250.7
 12.5%
11th Grade Literature (Mahanoy Area Junior/Senior High School)50.836.1
 14.7%
   11th Grade Literature (Pennsylvania)71.565.3
 6.2%
All Grades Math (Mahanoy Area Junior/Senior High School)9.38.9
 0.4%
   All Grades Math (Pennsylvania)42.439.3
 3.1%
All Grades Science (Mahanoy Area Junior/Senior High School)38.235.6
 2.6%
   All Grades Science (Pennsylvania)6865.6
 2.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Mahanoy Area Junior/Senior High School)35.328.9
 6.4%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)60.953.8
 7.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students449485
 8%
African American1512
 20%
American Indian11
Asian03
Hispanic61158
 159%
Pacific Islander00
White368302
 17.9%
Two or More Races49
 125%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients92.9%96.5%
 3.6%


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

Mahanoy Area Junior/Senior High School ranks in the bottom 18.7% of Pennsylvania high schools.

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


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Pennsylvania Department of Education.

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