What grades does Mahanoy Area JSHS serve?

Mahanoy Area JSHS is a High school serving students in Mahanoy City, PA. The school is part of the local school district.

Where is Mahanoy Area JSHS located?

Mahanoy Area JSHS is located at Mahanoy City, PA in a town area.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Mahanoy Area JSHS?

Mahanoy Area JSHS has a student-teacher ratio of 14.5:1.

What schools are in Mahanoy City, PA?

Mahanoy City, PA is served by the local school district. Mahanoy Area JSHS is one of the High schools in the area.

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Mahanoy Area JSHS — School Calendar 2026-27

High|Mahanoy City, Pennsylvania|Mahanoy Area SD

Mahanoy City, PA 17948

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Upcoming Events

Aug

Mon

Teacher In-service DayStaff Day

Professional development for staff

Aug

Tue

Teacher In-service DayStaff Day

Professional development for staff

Aug

Wed

First Day of SchoolEvent

Confirm bus route and pickup time. Early dismissal may apply.

Sep

Mon

Labor DayHoliday

Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed.

Oct

Fri

Act 80 DayStaff Day

Oct

Mon

Professional Development DayStaff Day

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School Profile

Grades

7–12

Enrollment

536

Student:Teacher

14.5:1

Locale

Town

District

Mahanoy Area SD

Econ. Disadvantaged

100.0%

Phone

(570)773-3443

School Statistics

Academics (SY 2020-21)

ELA Proficiency

15-19%

Math Proficiency

6-9%

Graduation Rate

80-84%

Chronic Absenteeism

4.6%

SY 2019-20

Programs & Activities (SY 2021-22)

AP Program

6 courses offered

28 students enrolled

Gifted & Talented

2 students enrolled

Dual Enrollment

16 students enrolled

SAT/ACT

38 test takers

Student-Teacher Ratio: 12.1:1

Near average in PA

Technology & Internet Access (SY 2021-22)

Wi-Fi

Campus-wide wireless

Fiber Internet

High-speed connection

600

Connected devices

Staff & Support Services (SY 2021-22)

Teachers (FTE)

98% fully certified

Counselors

Psychologists

Social Workers

Nurses

Anti-Bullying Policy

District Finance (FY 2023)

Per-Pupil Spending

$18,008

Total current expenditure

Instruction Spending

$10,091

Per pupil, classroom only

Total Revenue/Pupil

$25,092

All funding sources

Funding Sources

Federal 18%State 58%Local 24%

District-level data from NCES F-33 Survey

Community Context

Median Home Value

$156,569

+3.2% 1yr+43.6% 5yr

Pottsville, PA metro area

Community Need Level

Moderate

CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index 2022

Neighborhood Indicators (Census Tract)

21.6%

Below 150% poverty line

5.4%

Unemployment rate

5.9%

Uninsured residents

10.4%

No HS diploma (25+)

Special Education (IDEA)

District-level data from IDEA Part B · Students ages 3-21 served under IDEA

Total Students Served

293

Ages 3-21 under IDEA

School-Age (6-21)

264

Receiving special ed services

Est. % of Enrollment

49%

District rate, school may vary

Disability Categories (District)

Specific Learning Disability

145 (55%)

Speech/Language Impairment

46 (17%)

Other Health Impairment

26 (10%)

Intellectual Disability

20 (8%)

Autism

16 (6%)

Emotional Disturbance

7 (3%)

Source: U.S. Department of Education, IDEA Section 618 Data · District-level counts · Individual school figures may differ

Enrollment Trend (2014-2025)

543

Current enrollment

Growing(+33% 5yr)

Coming Up

Mon, Aug 24, 2026

Teacher In-service Day

Staff Day

Tue, Aug 25, 2026

Teacher In-service Day

Staff Day

Wed, Aug 26, 2026

First Day of School

Event

Full School Calendar 2026-27

Date	Event	Type	Level
Mon, Sep 7, 2026	Labor Day	Holiday	—
Fri, Oct 9, 2026	Act 80 Day	Staff Day	—
Mon, Oct 12, 2026	Professional Development Day No school for students	Staff Day	—
Fri, Oct 23, 2026	Early Dismissal	half_day	—
Wed, Nov 25, 2026	Early Dismissal	half_day	—
Wed, Nov 25, 2026	Thanksgiving Break No school for students and staff	Break	—
Thu, Nov 26, 2026	Thanksgiving Break	Break	—
Tue, Dec 22, 2026	Early Dismissal Early dismissal before Winter Break	half_day	—
Wed, Dec 23, 2026	Early Dismissal	half_day	—
Wed, Dec 23, 2026	Winter Break No school for students and staff	Break	—
Thu, Dec 24, 2026	Winter Break	Break	—
Mon, Jan 18, 2027	Martin Luther King Jr. Day No school for students and staff	Holiday	—
Mon, Jan 18, 2027	MLK Day	Holiday	—
Wed, Jan 20, 2027	Mid-Term Exam Period Exam period for students	exam	—
Thu, Jan 21, 2027	Exam Days	exam	—
Fri, Jan 22, 2027	Early Dismissal Exam Day	half_day	—
Mon, Jan 25, 2027	Professional Development Day No school for students	Staff Day	—
Fri, Feb 12, 2027	Act 80 Day	Staff Day	—
Mon, Feb 15, 2027	Presidents' Day	Holiday	—
Fri, Mar 12, 2027	Early Dismissal	half_day	—
Mon, Mar 29, 2027	Spring Break	Break	—
Mon, Apr 5, 2027	Act 80 Day	Staff Day	—
Fri, May 28, 2027	Act 80 Day	Staff Day	—
Mon, May 31, 2027	Memorial Day	Holiday	—
Tue, Jun 1, 2027	Final Exam Period Exam period for students	exam	—
Thu, Jun 3, 2027	Exam Days	exam	—
Thu, Jun 3, 2027	Last Day of School Last day for students, early dismissal	Event	—
Fri, Jun 4, 2027	Teacher Workday Teacher workday, no school for students	Staff Day	—
Fri, Jun 4, 2027	Last Day of School	Event	—
Fri, Jun 4, 2027	Early Dismissal Last Day of School	half_day	—