Best Public Schools in Zip Code 16102

Summary:

The 16102 zip code area is home to three Mohawk schools that serve students from elementary through high school, with each institution demonstrating strong academic performance and a commitment to educational excellence. The Mohawk Elementary School stands out as a top-performing institution, consistently ranking in the top 25% of Pennsylvania elementary schools, while the Mohawk Senior High School boasts an exceptional graduation rate and impressive Keystone Exam scores. However, the Mohawk Junior High School faces some challenges, with students underperforming on standardized tests compared to their peers at the elementary and high school levels.

Academically, the Mohawk schools excel, with Mohawk Elementary School students outperforming the district and state averages in PSSA Math, Science, and English Language Arts, and Mohawk Senior High School students scoring above the district and state averages on Keystone Exams. The high school also stands out for its exceptional graduation rate of 97.8% and a low dropout rate of 0.0%, indicating a strong focus on student retention and success.

While the Mohawk schools serve a predominantly white student population, the Mohawk Junior High School has the highest percentage of free/reduced lunch recipients at 46.24%, suggesting the need to address potential socioeconomic disparities and ensure equitable access to resources and support for all students. Overall, the Mohawk Area School District has maintained a strong commitment to educational excellence, with the elementary and high school leading the way in academic performance and student outcomes.

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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 3rd Grade	PSSA Math 4th Grade	PSSA Math 5th Grade	PSSA Math 6th Grade	PSSA Math 7th Grade	PSSA Math 8th Grade	PSSA Math All Grades	PSSA Science 4th Grade	PSSA Science 8th Grade	PSSA Science All Grades	PSSA English Language Arts 3rd Grade	PSSA English Language Arts 4th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts 5th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts 6th Grade	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
Mohawk Senior High School	Public	9-12	385 Mohawk School Road	New Castle	16102	Lawrence County	Mohawk Area School District	No	No	No	No	(724) 667-7782	441	30	14.5	29.0%	424 (96.1%)	2 (0.5%)	4 (0.9%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (2.3%)	73.9	163^rd of 674 public high schools	75.8%		56.7	332^nd of 634 public high schools	47.6%	169	54.4	58.0	69.8																		$17,425	$1,344	$16,080
Mohawk Elementary School	Public	K-5	351 Mohawk School Road	New Castle	16102	Lawrence County	Mohawk Area School District	No	No	No	Yes	(724) 667-7782	670	45	14.7	32.4%	630 (94.0%)	3 (0.4%)	9 (1.3%)	3 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	25 (3.7%)	76.7	339^th of 1534 public elementary schools	77.9%		69.7	502^nd of 1534 public elementary schools	67.3%	163				60.7	65.0	64.5				63.3	88.0		88.0	59.8	71.0	73.8				67.9	$15,392	$1,416	$13,976
Mohawk Junior High School	Public	6-8	385 Mohawk School Rd	New Castle	16102	Lawrence County	Mohawk Area School District	No	No	No	No	(724) 667-7782	346	21	16.1	46.2%	330 (95.4%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (3.8%)	71.1	233^rd of 893 public middle schools	73.9%		73.4	205^th of 883 public middle schools	76.8%	28							56.9	33.9	29.8	40.2		68.0	68.0				70.6	51.3	59.1	60.2	$10,287	$794	$9,494

Cities Near Zip Code 16102

City	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
New Castle	1.91 mi	19	274^th
Ellwood City	8.41 mi	7	309^th
New Wilmington	10.68 mi	3	358^th
Darlington	11.49 mi	1	598^th
Beaver Falls	14.01 mi	7	527^th

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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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