Mohawk JHS

385 Mohawk School Rd
New Castle, PA 16102

www.mohawk.k12.pa.us

329 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Mohawk Junior High School, located at 385 Mohawk School Rd in Bessemer, Pennsylvania, serves as a key academic institution within the Mohawk Area School District. The school is committed to providing a supportive environment for students in the middle grades, focusing on bridging the gap between elementary education and the more rigorous demands of high school. Its curriculum is designed to foster both academic growth and personal development, encouraging students to explore their interests while building a strong foundation in core subjects like mathematics, science, English, and social studies.

Beyond academics, Mohawk Junior High emphasizes the importance of community and student engagement. The school typically offers a variety of extracurricular activities, including athletics and clubs, which allow students to develop leadership skills, teamwork, and social connections. By maintaining a focus on character development and student well-being, the school strives to prepare its youth to be responsible, active members of the Bessemer community and beyond, ensuring they are well-equipped for their future educational endeavors.

329

Total Students

21.8

Full-Time Teachers

15.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Mohawk JHS
Demographic	Student Count
White	313
Hispanic	5
Black	2
Asian	1
Two or More	8

White
313 (95.1%)
Two or More
8 (2.4%)
Hispanic
5 (1.5%)
Black
2 (0.6%)
Asian
1 (0.3%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Mohawk Area SD
Phone:	(724)667-7782
Website:	http://www.mohawk.k12.pa.us
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	329
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	21.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 110

Grade 7 105

Grade 8 114