District Overview
Mahanoy Area School District is an active, traditional public school district located at 1 Golden Bear Dr in Mahanoy City, Pennsylvania. Situated within a fringe town setting in the Pottsville metropolitan area, the district operates two educational facilities serving a total enrollment of 1,140 students from kindergarten through 12th grade. The student body is composed of 571 female and 569 male students, reflecting a diverse community that includes 578 White, 500 Hispanic, 29 Black, 29 multiracial, 3 Asian, and 1 Pacific Islander student. Grade-level enrollments range from 84 students in kindergarten to a peak of 111 students in 8th grade, rounding out with 82 seniors in the graduating class of 12th grade.

Operating as an independent district outside of a supervisory union and offering a non-charter public education model, Mahanoy Area School District relies on a robust workforce to support its school community. The district maintains a total staff equivalent of 329 full-time employees, which includes 170 full-time equivalent teachers, 8 instructional aides, and 151 support staff dedicated to daily operations and student services. Geographically positioned in Pennsylvania's 4209th Congressional District, 42029th State Senate District, and 42116th State House District, the district provides a structured learning environment for local youth. Families and researchers looking to connect with the district can reach their main office at (570) 773-3443 or explore additional resources on their official website at http://www.mabears.net.
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Total Schools
1,140
Total Students
170.0
Full-Time Teachers
6.7
Student/Teacher Ratio
Demographics

District Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Mahanoy Area SD
Demographic Student Count
White578
Hispanic500
Black29
Asian3
Two or More29
Pacific Islander1
  • White
    578 (50.7%)
  • Hispanic
    500 (43.9%)
  • Black
    29 (2.5%)
  • Two or More
    29 (2.5%)
  • Asian
    3 (0.3%)
  • Pacific Islander
    1 (0.1%)
School Levels

School Levels Data Table

School Levels in Mahanoy Area SD
School LevelSchool Count
Elementary1
Middle0
High1
Other0
School Map
District Details
Status:Open
District type:Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Charter:Not a charter district
Number of schools:2
Students:1,140*
Teachers (FTE):170.0*
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:6.7
Schools in Mahanoy Area SD
Found 2 Schools