Mahanoy Area School District

1 Golden Bear Dr
Mahanoy City, PA 17948-2435
(District boundaries shown in map)
2/
10
Bottom 50%
For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 1,121 students in Mahanoy Area School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
Public Schools in Mahanoy Area School District have an average math proficiency score of 16% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 55% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Pennsylvania public school average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Overview

This School District
This State (PA)
# Schools
2 Schools
2,928 Schools
# Students
1,121 Students
1,668,648 Students
# Teachers
84 Teachers
124,158 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Mahanoy Area School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 678 school districts in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 77% has decreased from 85-89% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (PA)
#569 out of 685 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
16%
38%
30%
55%
44%
57%
77%
87%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.54
0.59
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
5%
% Hispanic
41%
15%
% Black
3%
14%
% White
54%
61%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $19,278 in this school district is less than the state median of $23,696. The school district revenue/student has declined by 11% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $18,022 is less than the state median of $23,119. The school district spending/student has declined by 20% over four school years.
This School District
This State (PA)
Total Revenue
$22 MM
$39,541 MM
Spending
$20 MM
$38,578 MM
Revenue / Student
$19,278
$23,696
Spending / Student
$18,022
$23,119

Best Mahanoy Area School District Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mahanoy Area Elementary School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1 Golden Bear Dr
Mahanoy City, PA 17948
(570) 773-3443
Gr: K-6 | 585 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #22.
Mahanoy Area Jr. Sr. High School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1 Golden Bear Dr
Mahanoy City, PA 17948
(570) 773-3443
Gr: 7-12 | 536 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 43%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Mahanoy Area School District?
Mahanoy Area School District manages 2 public schools serving 1,121 students.
What is the rank of Mahanoy Area School District?
Mahanoy Area School District is ranked #571 out of 678 school districts in Pennsylvania (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Mahanoy Area School District?
54% of Mahanoy Area School District students are White, 41% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Mahanoy Area School District?
Mahanoy Area School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 14:1.
What is Mahanoy Area School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $18,022 is less than the state median of $23,119. The school district spending/student has declined by 20% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 2 schools
  • Grades: K-12
  • Enrollment: 1,121 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 46%
  • : 77% (Btm 50% in PA)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 16% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30% (Btm 50%)
  • : 44% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

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