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Mahanoy Area Jshs
High School · Mahanoy Area Sd · Mahanoy City, PA
A Mahanoy Area Sd high school where students score 16 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1 Golden Bear Dr, Mahanoy City, PA 17948
- Math 18% vs PA 37% (2024)
- Reading 26% vs PA 56% (2024)
- 82.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Mahanoy Area Jshs score 18% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 33%).
2024 PSSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 8-year record (2017–2024), then recovered 9 points since 2020, reaching 22% in 2024.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 16% (multi-year average, 2017-2024) · reading/ELA 30% (multi-year average, 2017-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 20 test records from PA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
100%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Mahanoy Area Jshs sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 56Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 45Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,694/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Mahanoy City), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$45,720
Median home value
$39,600
Median rent
$932/mo
College educated
9.1%
Homeownership
65.9%
Poverty rate
30.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 17948; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
2 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shenandoah Valley JshsEnrollment path unverified | 3.4 | 7–12 | 3.2 mi | 539 | Compare → |
| Schuylkill Technology Centers-north CampusEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 9–12 | 4.8 mi | 15 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Mahanoy Area Sd
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #1 of 2
- District spending per student
- $18,008NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 25.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Mahanoy Area Jshs is listed in Mahanoy Area SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Mahanoy Area Jshs
Mahanoy Area Jshs is a public high school in Mahanoy City, PA, part of Mahanoy Area Sd, serving approximately 536 students in grades 7th-12th with a 14.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.7 out of 10 and ranks #2,607 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 16% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2024) and 30% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Mahanoy Area Jshs
What grades does Mahanoy Area Jshs serve?
Mahanoy Area Jshs serves students in grades 7th through 12th.
How many students attend Mahanoy Area Jshs?
Mahanoy Area Jshs has an enrollment of approximately 536 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mahanoy Area Jshs?
The student-teacher ratio at Mahanoy Area Jshs is 14.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Mahanoy Area Jshs rank in PA?
Mahanoy Area Jshs ranks #2,607 of 2,846 schools in PA.
What is Mahanoy Area Jshs's MySchoolScout rating?
Mahanoy Area Jshs has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.7 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Mahanoy Area Jshs?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Mahanoy Area Jshs has 16% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2024) and 30% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2024).
Is Mahanoy Area Jshs a charter school?
No, Mahanoy Area Jshs is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Mahanoy Area Jshs a Title I school?
No, Mahanoy Area Jshs is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Mahanoy Area Jshs?
100.0% of students at Mahanoy Area Jshs qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 7th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 536
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 37
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Town
- County
- Schuylkill County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 24.3%
- Phone
- (570) 773-3443
- 4-Year Graduation
- 82.0%
- Area population (ZIP 17948)
- 4,124
- Area average commute
- 25.6 min
- Area median age
- 38.4
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 PSSA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 PSSA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 PSSA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 PSSA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 17948; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2017-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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