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High Schools

Mahanoy Area JSHS

Mahanoy Area SD · Schuylkill County · 1 Golden Bear Dr, Mahanoy City, PA 17948.0

(570)773-3443

3/10
#485
Rank 485 out of 625
Top 77%
English Language Arts2/10 · #548 · 13th percentile
Mathematics4/10 · #391 · 38th percentile
Science2/10 · #495 · 20th percentile

English Language Arts

Math Trend

Science Trend

School Overview

Mahanoy Area JSHS sits in the heart of Mahanoy City, a small coal-region community in Schuylkill County where tight-knit roots and a strong sense of local pride still define everyday life. The school draws families who are deeply connected to the area and value a close community where kids aren't just a number — with a combined junior-senior high school serving a modest student body, there's a real familiarity between staff and students that larger suburban schools can't replicate. Math tends to be a relative strength here, and families looking to stay rooted in the anthracite region while finding opportunities for their kids will feel at home in this corner of northeastern Pennsylvania.

Student Demographics

163 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

White
108 (66%)
Hispanic
47 (29%)
African American
4 (2%)
Multiple Races
4 (2%)
Other
1 (1%)

Key Indicators

English Learners12 (7%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged101 (62%)
Students with Disabilities32 (20%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

543
Enrollment
38.6
Teachers (FTE)
14.1:1
Student-Staff Ratio

Graduation Rate

87.8%of students graduate within 4 years

Graduation Rate Trend

College Readiness

Advanced Placement (AP) and International Baccalaureate (IB) programs offer college-level coursework and are a key indicator of academic rigor.

6
AP Courses
offered
5.8%
AP Participation
of students
28
AP Enrollment
students

Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22

Community Enrichment Programs

This supplementary score measures the availability of enrichment programs — such as tutoring, music, dance, sports, and arts — within 3 miles of the school. Schools in communities with more diverse and accessible programs score higher.

Nearby Programs4/10 · #460 · 31st percentile

14 programs within 3 miles. Ranked among High Schools in Pennsylvania.

Nearby Libraries

No programs found