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Mount Carmel Area High School

Mount Carmel Area SD · Northumberland County · 600 W 5th St, Mount Carmel, PA 17851.0

(570)339-1500

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3/10
#464
Rank 464 out of 625
Top 74%
English Language Arts2/10 · #518 · 18th percentile
Mathematics5/10 · #349 · 44th percentile
Science2/10 · #497 · 19th percentile

English Language Arts

Math Trend

Science Trend

School Overview

Mount Carmel Area High School sits in a small, tight-knit coal region community in Northumberland County, where Friday night football and a strong sense of local pride are part of everyday life. The school shows more consistency in math than in English and science, which rank in the lower fifth percentile statewide, so families who prioritize academics may want to factor that in when planning for college prep. That said, for families rooted in the Mount Carmel area who value community connection and small-town stability, this school reflects the character of the town itself — unpretentious and deeply community-driven.

Student Demographics

100 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

White
79 (79%)
Hispanic
13 (13%)
African American
3 (3%)
Multiple Races
3 (3%)
Asian
2 (2%)

Key Indicators

English Learners3 (3%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged73 (73%)
Students with Disabilities21 (21%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

504
Enrollment
61.4
Teachers (FTE)
8.2:1
Student-Staff Ratio

Graduation Rate

88.6%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.

5
AP Courses
offered
8.3%
AP Participation
of students
41
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 · #416 · 37th percentile

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

Nearby Libraries

No programs found