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#657 of 2,846 schools in PA

Top 23% in state

Mohawk Shs

High School · Mohawk Area Sd · New Castle, PA

A Mohawk Area Sd high school where students score 5 points above what's typical for similar communities.

385 Mohawk School Rd, New Castle, PA 16102

  • Math 60% vs PA 42% (2024)
  • Reading 69% vs PA 64% (2024)
  • 95%+ 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress8.9Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-0.81 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendStable
Academics8.1Excellent25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency60% (2024 PSSA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency68.9% (2024 PSSA)
Math vs. State Avg+18 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+4.9 pts
Overall Proficiency64% (2024 PSSA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)60% (model expectation from 2024 PSSA)
vs. Expected+4.9 pts
Adjusted Percentile71th
College Readiness8.1Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate95%+
AP Participation15.9%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment5.2Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio14:1
District spending per student$15,927
Chronic Absenteeism18.7%

Students at Mohawk Shs score 64% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 60%).

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2024 PSSA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.

Math Proficiency60%(2024 PSSA)
School
State
42%(2024 PSSA)
ELA Proficiency69%(2024 PSSA)
School
State
64%(2024 PSSA)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 15 points since 2019, to 65% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
63%
ELA
75%
2010
Math
76%
ELA
76%
2011
Math
75%
ELA
74%
2012
Math
77%
ELA
75%
2013
Math
80%
ELA
79%
2014
Math
55%
ELA
68%
2015
Math
53%
ELA
67%
2016
Math
57%
ELA
69%
2017
Math
77%
ELA
82%
2018
Math
77%
ELA
82%
2019
Math
77%
ELA
82%
2020*
Math
62%
ELA
25%
2021*
Math
62%
ELA
25%
2024
Math
60%
ELA
69%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 68% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 68% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 28 test records from PA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

35.3%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Mohawk Shs sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Pittsburgh map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 5Car-Dependent
  • Bike 31Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Elevated1,139/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (New Castle), 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

$52,480

Median home value

$97,900

Median rent

$948/mo

College educated

18.4%

Homeownership

78.3%

Poverty rate

11.9%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 16102; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs2AP courses offered
15.9% participation·State avg: 2.8 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics13sports offered
7 boys'·6 girls'·17 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses4of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

1 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Union Area HSEnrollment path unverified8.69–123.8 mi203Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Mohawk Area Sd

Schools in district
3
Rank in district
#1 of 3
District spending per student
$15,927NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
11.3%Census SAIPE · 2024

Mohawk Shs is listed in Mohawk Area SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Mohawk Shs

Mohawk Shs is a public high school in New Castle, PA, part of Mohawk Area Sd, serving approximately 434 students in grades 9th-12th with a 14:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 out of 10 and ranks #657 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 68% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 68% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Mohawk Shs

What grades does Mohawk Shs serve?

Mohawk Shs serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Mohawk Shs?

Mohawk Shs has an enrollment of approximately 434 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Mohawk Shs?

The student-teacher ratio at Mohawk Shs is 14:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Mohawk Shs rank in PA?

Mohawk Shs ranks #657 of 2,846 schools in PA.

What is Mohawk Shs's MySchoolScout rating?

Mohawk Shs has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 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 Mohawk Shs?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Mohawk Shs has 68% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 68% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Mohawk Shs a charter school?

No, Mohawk Shs is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Mohawk Shs a Title I school?

No, Mohawk Shs is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Mohawk Shs?

35.3% of students at Mohawk Shs 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
9th – 12th
Enrollment
434
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
Teachers (FTE)
31
Type
regular
Setting
Fringe Rural
County
Lawrence County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
18.7%
4-Year Graduation
95%+
Area population (ZIP 16102)
4,933
Area average commute
22 min
Area median age
45.1
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 16102; 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, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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