For the 2025-26 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.
ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø 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.
Overall District Rank
#569 out of 685 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
57%
Graduation Rate
77%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
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 19% 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 19% over four school years.
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 ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mahanoy Area Elementary School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1 Golden Bear Dr
Mahanoy City, PA 17948
(570) 773-3443
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:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1 Golden Bear Dr
Mahanoy City, PA 17948
(570) 773-3443
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 19% over four school years.
Recent Articles

School Choice vs. Neighborhood Schools: Key Factors
Explore school choice vs. neighborhood schools in 2025. Learn key factors parents should weigh when deciding the best fit for their child.

Best School Match 2025: ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø vs Charter vs Magnet
Compare 2025 public, charter, and magnet school options with updated data, trends, and strategies to find the best fit.

ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School Boundaries and Equity in 2025
Explore how public school boundaries shape access, equity, and opportunity for students in 2025. Learn the impact on families and education policy.