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Mount Carmel Area HS
High School · Mount Carmel Area SD
600 W 5th St, Mount Carmel, PA 17851
Enrollment
493
Student-Teacher
19:1
Score
5.2
Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
493
Student-Teacher
19:1
Score
5.2
Grades
9th – 12th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
Pennsylvania schools
#2,023 of 2,846
In Mount Carmel
#1 of 3
public schools
In district
#1 of 3
Mount Carmel Area SD
Academic growth
9.0 / 10
Excellent
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About Mount Carmel Area HS
Mount Carmel Area HS is a public high school in Mount Carmel, PA, part of Mount Carmel Area SD. Mount Carmel Area HS serves approximately 493 students, and covers grades 9th-12th, and has a 19:1 student-teacher ratio. Mount Carmel Area HS has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 out of 10 and ranks #2,023 of 2,846 schools in PA.
Structured state assessment records for Mount Carmel Area HS show 57% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 66% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
- This school 5.2 · Average
- PA avg 6.6
What Parents Should Know
34% of students at Mount Carmel Area HS were chronically absent in the 2022-23 school year, above the national average. Chronic absenteeism means missing 15 or more school days, and at high rates it drags on classroom pacing for everyone. Ask what the school does to help families get kids to class consistently.
Score Breakdown
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Mount Carmel Area HS — Students at Mount Carmel Area HS score 42% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 33%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
100.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Test Scores PA PSSA (2023-24)
Based on 28 test records from PA state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
↓ DecliningAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 9.0/10.
How Mount Carmel Area HS Compares
See how Mount Carmel Area HS performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Programs & Offerings
Data as of 2021-22 · Source: CRDC via Urban Institute · Learn more
Location
600 W 5th St, Mount Carmel, PA 17851
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Mount Carmel Area HS may also want to explore other high schools in the area. Southern Columbia HS (rated 7.2/10, 8.7 miles away, in nearby Catawissa), which scores notably higher. Another option is Shamokin Area HS (rated 5.2/10, 8.5 miles away, in nearby Shamokin), with a very similar rating. Additionally, Tri-Valley JSHS (rated 4.8/10, 11.2 miles away, in nearby Hegins), with a comparable rating. For more schools in Mount Carmel, see our Mount Carmel schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 11.6 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Mount Carmel Area JHS Mount Carmel | 0.0 mi | 3.5 |
| Mount Carmel Area El Sch Mount Carmel | 0.2 mi | 3.4 |
| North Schuylkill JSHS Ashland | 6.8 mi | 3.6 |
| North Schuylkill El Sch Ashland | 6.9 mi | 4.1 |
| Hartman El Ctr Catawissa | 8.7 mi | 8.2 |
| Southern Columbia MS Catawissa | 8.7 mi | 7.4 |
| Southern Columbia HS Catawissa | 8.7 mi | 7.2 |
| Northumberland County Career and Technology Center Coal Township | 8.3 mi | — |
| Shamokin Area MS Shamokin | 8.5 mi | 3.3 |
| Shamokin Area HS Shamokin | 8.5 mi | 5.2 |
| Shamokin Area El Sch Coal Township | 8.8 mi | 3.3 |
| Shamokin Area Intermediate Sch Coal Township | 8.8 mi | 4.1 |
| Tri-Valley JSHS Hegins | 11.2 mi | 4.8 |
| Minersville Area JSHS Minersville | 10.5 mi | 3.9 |
| MEADOWVIEW CHRISTIAN ACADEMY Paxinos | 9.9 mi | 6.4 |
| Minersville Area El Ctr Minersville | 10.6 mi | 5.6 |
| Early Childhood Edu Ctr Minersville | 11.0 mi | 4.5 |
| ST NICHOLAS SCHOOL Minersville | 10.9 mi | 5.2 |
| Schuylkill Technology Centers-North Campus Frackville | 10.1 mi | — |
| Schuylkill Technology Centers-South Campus Mar Lin | 11.6 mi | — |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 17851 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$53,808
Median Home Value
$73,200
Median Rent
$802/mo
Population
7,174
College Educated
17.1%
Homeownership
76.4%
Avg Commute
24.5 min
Poverty Rate
15.9%
Median Age
44.2
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|---|---|
| Building 21 Philadelphia, PA | 5.2 |
| Iroquois JSHS Erie, PA | 5.2 |
| Kensington Health Sciences Philadelphia, PA | 5.2 |
| Lincoln JSHS Ellwood City, PA | 5.2 |
| Northgate MSHS Pittsburgh, PA | 5.2 |
| Shamokin Area HS Shamokin, PA | 5.2 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Mount Carmel Area HS
What grades does Mount Carmel Area HS serve?
Mount Carmel Area HS serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Mount Carmel Area HS?
Mount Carmel Area HS has an enrollment of approximately 493 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mount Carmel Area HS?
The student-teacher ratio at Mount Carmel Area HS is 19:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Mount Carmel Area HS rank in PA?
Mount Carmel Area HS ranks #2,023 of 2,846 schools in PA.
What is Mount Carmel Area HS's MySchoolScout rating?
Mount Carmel Area HS has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 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 Mount Carmel Area HS?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Mount Carmel Area HS has 57% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 66% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Mount Carmel Area HS a charter school?
No, Mount Carmel Area HS is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Mount Carmel Area HS a Title I school?
No, Mount Carmel Area HS is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Mount Carmel Area HS?
100.6% of students at Mount Carmel Area HS qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 493
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 19:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 26
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 100.6%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Northumberland County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 33.7%
- Phone
- (570) 339-1500
- 4-Year Graduation
- 82.0%
Resources & Links
District
Mount Carmel Area SD- District Enrollment
- 1,575
- Schools in District
- 3
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $13,267
- District Rank
- #1 of 3
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