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===Project 720===
===Project 720===
Project 720 was a high school reform program implemented for three years under the Rendell administration. The intent was to increase academic rigor and improve the instruction of teachers in the Commonwealth’s high schools. Teachers were expected to use data driven instructional practices and to meet the needs of diverse learners.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.caiu.org/services/curriculum/state-programs/project-720.aspx |title=Project 720 |author=CAIU 15 |year=2007}}</ref> The 720 in the name referred to the number of days a student was in high school in ninth through 12th grades.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.psea.org/uploadedFiles/Publications/Professional_Publications/Advisories/Project720.pdf |title=Project 720 PDE Education Improvement Initiative Series |author=PSEA |year=2006}}</ref> High schools applied for funding and were required to agree to report to the PDE their plans, their actions and the outcomes. In 2007-08 budget year, the Commonwealth provided $11 million in funding. Mahanoy Area School District was one of 161 PA public school districts to apply, receiving $222,000 funding over three years.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.sharon.k12.pa.us/Page/871 |title=Transforming Pennsylvania High Schools |author=Pennsylvania Department of Education |year=2007}}</ref><ref>Robert Hayes Postupac, PROJECT 720: A CASE STUDY OF HIGH SCHOOL REFORM, University of Pittsburgh, 2011</ref> For 2010-11, Project 720 funding was decreased to $1.7 million by Governor Rendell. The grant program was discontinued effective with the 2011-12 state budget.<ref>PA Office of the Budget, 2011-12 Budget General Fund - State Appropriations, June 28, 2011</ref>
Project 720 was a high school reform program implemented for three years under the Rendell administration. The intent was to increase academic rigor and improve the instruction of teachers in the Commonwealth’s high schools. Teachers were expected to use data driven instructional practices and to meet the needs of diverse learners.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.caiu.org/services/curriculum/state-programs/project-720.aspx |title=Project 720 |author=CAIU 15 |year=2007}}</ref> The 720 in the name referred to the number of days a student was in high school in ninth through 12th grades.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.psea.org/uploadedFiles/Publications/Professional_Publications/Advisories/Project720.pdf |title=Project 720 PDE Education Improvement Initiative Series |author=PSEA |year=2006}}</ref> High schools applied for funding and were required to agree to report to the PDE their plans, their actions and the outcomes. In 2007-08 budget year, the Commonwealth provided $11 million in funding. Mahanoy Area School District was one of 161 PA public school districts to apply, receiving $222,000 funding over three years.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.sharon.k12.pa.us/Page/871 |title=Transforming Pennsylvania High Schools |author=Pennsylvania Department of Education |year=2007}}</ref><ref>Robert Hayes Postupac, PROJECT 720: A CASE STUDY OF HIGH SCHOOL REFORM, University of Pittsburgh, 2011</ref> For 2010-11, Project 720 funding was decreased to $1.7 million by Governor Rendell. The grant program was discontinued effective with the 2011-12 state budget.<ref>PA Office of the Budget, 2011-12 Budget General Fund - State Appropriations, June 28, 2011</ref>

==Extracurriculars==
Mahanoy Area High School offers a wide variety of clubs, activities and an extensive, costly sports program. <ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.education.state.pa.us/portal/server.pt/community/school_services_office/9153/disclosure_of_interscholastic_athletic_opportunities/1419362 |title=Disclosure of Interscholastic Athletic Opportunities |author=Pennsylvania Department of Education |year=2013}}</ref> Eligibility for participation is determined by school board policy and in compliance with standards set by the [[Pennsylvania Interscholastic Athletics Association]] (PIAA). Mahanoy Area School District is within PIAA District 11. The PIAA mandates that student athletes must be passing at least four full-credit subjects to participate in sports.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.piaa.org/schools/eligibility/ |title=KNOW YOUR ELIGIBILITY RULES |author=Pennsylvania Interscholastic Athletic Association |year=2015}}</ref>

By Pennsylvania law, all K-12 students residing in the district, including those who attend a private nonpublic school, cyber charter school, charter school and those homeschooled, are eligible to participate in the extracurricular programs including all athletics. They must meet the same eligibility rules as the students enrolled in the district's schools.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/pennsylvania-governor-rendell-says-home-schooled-children-can-participate-in-school-district-extracurricular-activities-55536207.html |title=Home-Schooled, Charter School Children Can Participate in School District Extracurricular Activities |author=Pennsylvania Office of the Governor Press Release |date=November 10, 2005}}</ref>

According to PA Child Abuse Recognition and Reporting Act 126 of 2014, all volunteer coaches and all those who assist in student activities in Mahanoy Area School District, must have criminal background checks. Like all school district employees, they must also attend an anti child abuse training once every three years.<ref>Eleanor Chute., New Pa. law expands clearance requirements for school volunteers, employees, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, December 15, 2014</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.education.pa.gov/K-12/Safe%20Schools/Pages/Act-126---Child-Abuse-Reporting.aspx#.VvZTHih1PzI |title=ACT 126 – Child Abuse Recognition and Reporting Act |author=Pennsylvania General Assembly |year=2014}}</ref><ref>Ali Stevens., Child Protective Services Law impacts schools, WKOK.com 1070AM, January 6, 2015</ref>

===Sports===
Coaches receive compensation as outlined in the teachers' union contract. When athletic competition exceeds the regular season, additional compensation is paid.<ref>Mahanoy Area School Board, Mahanoy Area School District Teacher Union Contract, 2014</ref>

The District is noncompliant with state law, due to failing to post its Interscholastic Athletic Opportunities Disclosure Form on its website. Article XVI-C of the Public School Code requires the disclosure of interscholastic athletic opportunities for all public secondary school entities in Pennsylvania. All school entities with grades 7-12 are required to annually collect data concerning team and financial information for all male and female athletes beginning with the 2012-13 school year and submit the information to the Pennsylvania Department of Education. Beginning with the 2013-14 school year, all non-school (booster club and alumni) contributions and purchases must also be reported to PDE.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.conewago.k12.pa.us/uploads/2/1/2/9/21299964/interscholastic_athletic_opportunities_disclosure_form.pdf |title=Interscholastic Athletic Opportunities Disclosure Form |author=Pennsylvania Department of Education |date=2013}}</ref>

According to Pennsylvania’s Safety in Youth Sports Act, all sports coaches, paid and volunteer, are required to annually complete the [[Concussion]] Management Certification Training and present the certification before coaching.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.legis.state.pa.us/WU01/LI/LI/US/HTM/2011/0/0101..HTM |author=PA General Assembly, |title=Senate Bill 200 of Session 2011 Safety in Youth Sports Act |date= July 1, 2012}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.upmc.com/services/sports-medicine/services/concussion/resources/pages/safety-in-youth-sports-act.aspx |title=Managing Concussions in Student Athletes: The Safety in Youth Sports Act |author=UMPC Sports Medicine |year=2014}}</ref>

The District funds:
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;Boys:
*[[Baseball]] - AA
*[[Basketball]]- AA
*[[Cross country running|Cross Country]] - A
*[[American Football|Football]] - AA
*[[Golf]] - AA
*[[Swimming (sport)|Swimming]] and [[Diving]] - AA
*[[Track and Field]] - AA
*[[Wrestling]] - AA
{{col-2-of-2}}
;Girls:
*Basketball - AA
*Cross Country - A
*Golf - AA
*[[Softball]] - A
*Swimming and Diving - AA
*Track and Field - AA
*[[Volleyball]] - A
{{col-end}}

According to PIAA directory July 2016<ref>Pennsylvania Interscholastic Athletics Association, PIAA School Directory, 2016</ref>


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Mahanoy Area High School
Address
1 Golden Bear Drive

Mahanoy City
,
Schuylkill County
,
Pennsylvania
17948

United States of America
Information
TypePublic
School board9 elected members
SuperintendentJoie Green[1] Contract July 1, 2016 - June 30, 2021)[2] salary $119,480 (2013)[3]
AdministratorJohn J Hurst, Business manager, salary $106,906 (2013)
Brandy Paul, $82,257 (2013)
PrincipalTom Smith, salary $74,263
Faculty30 teachers (2013)[4]
Grades9-12
Enrollment286 pupils (2015)[5]

299 pupils (2011-12)[6]

400 pupils (2005-06)[7]
 • Grade 993 (2014), 88 (2010)
 • Grade 1058 (2014), 84
 • Grade 1157 (2014), 78
 • Grade 1278 (2014), 68 (2010)
MascotGolden bear
per pupil spending$13,105 (2008)[8]

$17,527.71 (2010) ranked 48th in state[9]

$14,858.85 (2013)[10]
Websitehttp://www.mabears.net/

Mahanoy Area High School is located at 1 Golden Bear Drive, Mahanoy City. In 2015, enrollment was reported as 286 pupils in 9th through 12th grades, with 47.9% of pupils eligible for a free lunch due to the family meeting the federal federal poverty level. Additionally, 23% of pupils received special education services, while 1% of pupils were identified as gifted.[11] The school employed 30 teachers.[12] Per the Pennsylvania Department of Education, 100% of the teachers were rated "Highly Qualified" under the federal No Child Left Behind Act.[13] It is the sole high school operated by Mahanoy Area School District.

In 2011, Mahanoy Area High School enrolled 299 pupils in grades 9th through 12th, with 148 students receiving a federal free or reduced-price lunch due to family poverty. The School is a federally designated Title I school. The school employed 32 teachers with a student to teacher ratio of 9:1.[14] According to a report by the Pennsylvania Department of Education, 1 teacher was rated "Non‐Highly Qualified" under No Child Left Behind.[15]

Mahanoy Area High School students may choose to attend the Schuylkill Technology Centers for training in the construction and mechanical trades. IN 2015, 22 Mahanoy Area High School students attend the tech school.[16] The Schuylkill Intermediate Unit IU29 provides the School with a wide variety of services like: specialized education for disabled students; state mandated training on recognizing and reporting child abuse; speech and visual disability services; criminal background check processing for prospective employees and professional development for staff and faculty.

Graduation rate

In 2015, Mahanoy Area High School graduation rate was 91.14%.[17]

  • 2014 - 90.70%[18]
  • 2013 - 81.25%[19]
  • 2012 - declined to 76%.
  • 2011 - 89%.[20]
  • 2010 - 81%, the Pennsylvania Department of Education issued a new, 4 year cohort graduation rate. [21]
According to traditional graduation rate calculations

Academic achievement

Opportunity Scholarship - lowest achieving schools

In May 2014, the Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE) released a report identifying one school in Mahanoy Area School District school as among the lowest achieving schools for reading and mathematics in the state. Mahanoy Area High School was on the list of lowest achieving schools in the state.[26] One hundred four (104) public school districts in Pennsylvania had one or more schools on the list. In 2015 the high school remained on the lowest achievement list. Parents and students may be eligible for scholarships to transfer to another public or nonpublic school through the state's Opportunity Scholarship Tax Credit Program passed in June 2012.[27] The scholarships are limited to those students whose family's income is less than $60,000 annually, with another $12,000 allowed per dependent. Maximum scholarship award is $8,500, with special education students receiving up to $15,000 for a year's tuition. Parents pay any difference between the scholarship amount and the receiving school's tuition rate. Students may seek admission to neighboring public school districts. Each year the PDE publishes the tuition rate for each individual public school district.[28] In July 2012, the Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE) released a report identifying a Mahanoy Area School District school as among the lowest achieving schools for reading and mathematics in 2012. Mahanoy Area High School was among the 15% lowest achieving schools in the Commonwealth. Parents and students were potentially eligible for scholarships to transfer to another local public school district, charter school or nonpublic school through the state's Opportunity Scholarship Tax Credit Program passed by the General Assembly in June 2012.[29]

In October 2015, Pennsylvania Auditor General Eugene DePasquale reported that Mahanoy Area High School was among the 561 academically challenged schools that have been overlooked by the Pennsylvania Department of Education.[30][31] He also reported the Pennsylvania Department of Education failed to take any action to remediate the poorly performing schools to raise student academic achievement or to provide them with targeted professional assistance.[32]

2015 School Performance Profile

Mahanoy Area High School achieved a score of just 56.1 out of 100. Reflects on grade level reading, mathematics and science achievement. The PDE reported that 60% of the High School’s students were on grade level in reading/literature. In Algebra 1, 56% of students showed on grade level skills at the end of the course. In Biology I, just 45.6% demonstrated on grade level science understanding at the end of the course.[33][34] Statewide, 53 percent of schools with an eleventh grade achieved an academic score of 70 or better. Five percent of the 2,033 schools with 11th grade were scored at 90 and above; 20 percent were scored between 80 and 89; 28 percent between 70 and 79; 25 percent between 60 and 69 and 22 percent below 60. The Keystone Exam results showed: 73 percent of students statewide scored at grade-level in English, 64 percent in Algebra I and 59 percent in biology.[35][36]

2014 School Performance Profile

Mahanoy Area High School achieved a score of 61.9 out of 100. Reflects on grade level reading, mathematics and science achievement. In reading/literature, 68% were on grade level. In Algebra 1, 53.5% showed on grade level skills. In Biology, just 46% demonstrated on grade level science understanding at the end of the course.[37][38] Statewide, the percentage of high school students who scored proficient and advanced in Algebra I increased to 39.7% to 40.1%. The percentage of high school students who scored proficient and advanced in reading/literature declined to 52.5%. The percentage of high school students who scored proficient and advanced in biology improved from 39.7% to 41.4%.[39]

According to the Pennsylvania Department of Education, 2,134 of 2,947 Pennsylvania public schools (72 percent of Pennsylvania public schools), achieved an academic score of 70 or higher.[40] Fifty-three percent of schools statewide received lower SPP scores compared with last year's, while 46 percent improved. A handful were unchanged.[41][42]

2013 School Performance Profile

Mahanoy Area High School achieved 58.9 out of 100. Reflects on grade level reading, mathematics and science achievement. In reading/literature just 66% of pupils tested were on grade level. In Algebra 1, 57% students showed on grade level skills. In Biology, 24% showed on grade level science understanding.[43] According to the Pennsylvania Department of Education, 2,181 public schools (less than 73 percent of Pennsylvania public schools), achieved an academic score of 70 or higher. Pennsylvania 11th grade students no longer take the PSSAs. Instead, beginning in 2012, they take the Keystone Exams at the end of the associated course.[44]

AYP history

In 2012, Mahanoy Area High School declined further to School Improvement level I, due to a declining graduation rate and chronic, low student academic achievement in reading and mathematics. Mahanoy Area High School missed every academic metric in 2012 in both reading and math. Mahanoy Area HIgh School administration was required by the Pennsylvania Department of Education, to develop a School Improvement Plan to address the low student achievement. Under the Pennsylvania Accountability System, the school district was required to pay for additional tutoring for struggling students.[45] According to No Child Left Behind, Title I schools that are identified for school improvement are required to offer parents of children attending the school the option to transfer to any other public school within the school district that is not identified for school improvement.

  • 2011 - declined to Warning status due to chronic low student achievement in mathematics.
  • 2010 - achieved Adequate Yearly Progess status.[46]
  • 2004 to 2010, Mahanoy Area High School achieved AYP status each year typically under special modification. This achievement was due largely to the low levels set by the state to achieve AYP (less than 50% on grade level).[47]
PSSA Results
11th Grade Reading
  • 2012 - 51% on grade level, (25% below basic). State - 67% of 11th graders are on grade level.[48]
  • 2011 - 73% (14% below basic). State - 69.1% [49]
  • 2010 - 57% (27% below basic). State - 66% [50]
  • 2009 - 60%. State - 65% [51]
  • 2008 - 58%. State - 65% [52]

In order to advance reading achievement Mahanoy Area High School requires all high school students to read two novels during the summer months. The specific books are mandated. An assessment is done at the beginning of the school year that is based on the books.[53] This is in conflict with Pennsylvania Common Core standards which calls for an emphasis and instruction in reading biographies and informational texts.[54][55]

11th Grade Math
  • 2012 - 29% on grade level (44% below basic). In Pennsylvania, 59% of 11th graders are on grade level.[56]
  • 2011 - 46% (27% below basic). State - 60.3% [57]
  • 2010 - 47% (29% below basic). State - 59%[58]
  • 2009 - 58%. State - 56%[59]
  • 2008 - 34%. State - 56%[60]
11th Grade Science:
  • 2012 - 30% (16% below basic). State - 42%[61]
  • 2011 - 30% (14% below basic). State - 40%[62]
  • 2010 - 32% (27% below basic). State - 39%
  • 2009 - 30%, State - 40%
  • 2008 - 23%, State - 39%
  • 2007 - tested, results withheld from public by PdE.

Science in Motion Mahanoy Area High School did not take advantage of a state program called Science in Motion which brought college professors and sophisticated science equipment to the school to raise science awareness and to provide inquiry-based experiences for the students. The Science in Motion program was funded by a state appropriation and cost the school nothing to participate.[63] Susquehanna University provided the enrichment experiences to schools in the region.

AP Courses

In 2015, Mahanoy Area High School offered 7 Advanced Placement (AP) courses at a higher cost than regular courses. The fee for each AP Exam is $91 (2014).[64] The school normally retains $9 of that fee as a rebate to help with administrative costs. In 2012, the fee was $89 per test per pupil. Students have the option of taking College Board approved courses and then taking the College Board's examination in the Spring. Students, who achieve a 3 or better on the exam, may be awarded college credits at US universities and colleges. Each higher education institution sets its own standards about what level of credits are awarded to a student based on their AP exam score. Most higher education give credits for scores of 4 or 5. Some schools also give credits for scores of 3. High schools give credits towards graduation to students who take the school's AP class. At Mahanoy Area High School, just 6% of the students who took an AP course earned a 3 or better on the exam.[65] In 2014, 10% of the pupils at Mahanoy Area who took an AP course achieved a 3 or better.

Mahanoy Area Offers; AP Chemistry, AP Biology, AP English, and AP U.S. History. Successful completion of an AP course earns the pupil 1.10 credits.

Dual enrollment

Mahanoy Area High School offers a dual enrollment program. This state program permits high school students to take courses, at local higher education institutions, to earn college credits. Students remain enrolled at their high school. The courses count towards high school graduation requirements and towards earning a college degree. The students continue to have full access to activities and programs at their high school. The college credits are offered at a deeply discounted rate. Mahanoy Area School District works with Lehigh Carbon Community College to provide the course opportunities. Originally, the state offered a small grant to assist students in costs for tuition, fees and books.[66] Under the Pennsylvania Transfer and Articulation Agreement, many Pennsylvania colleges and universities accept these credits for students who transfer to their institutions.[67] Under state rules, other students that reside in the district, who attend a private school, a charter school or are homeschooled are eligible to participate in this program.[68] In 2010, Governor Edward Rendell eliminated the grants to students, from the Commonwealth, due to a state budget crisis.

For the 2009-10 funding year, the Mahanory Area School District received a state grant of $4,139 for the program.[69] Governor Edward G. Rendell discontinued the grants effective 2011 as a part of his final state budget.[70] In 2016, students are responsible for the cost of tuition as well as all college fees and books.[71]

SAT scores

In 2015, 55 Mahanoy Area School District students took the SAT exams. The District's Verbal Average Score was 451. The Math average score was 444. The Writing average score was 421.[72] The College Board also reported that statewide 96,826 pupils took the exams with average scores declining in all three measurers to: 495 in reading, 511 in math and 484 in writing.[73]

In 2014, just 45 Mahanoy Area School District students took the SAT exams. The District's Verbal Average Score was 454. The Math average score was 463. The Writing average score was 437.[74][75] Statewide in Pennsylvania, Verbal Average Score was 497. The Math average score was 504. The Writing average score was 480. The College Board also reported that nationwide scores were: 497 in reading, 513 in math and 487 in writing.[76] In 2014, 1,672,395 students took the SATs in the United States.

In 2013, 51 Mahanoy Area School District students took the SAT exams. The District's Verbal Average Score was 442. The Math average score was 450. The Writing average score was 422. The College Board reported that statewide scores were: 494 in reading, 504 in math and 482 in writing. The nationwide SAT results were the same as in 2012.[77]

In 2012, 56 Mahanoy Area School District students took the SAT exams. The District's Verbal Average Score was 447. The Math average score was 451. The Writing average score was 436. The statewide Verbal SAT exams results were: Verbal 491, Math 501, Writing 480. In the USA, 1.65 million students took the exams achieving scores: Verbal 496, Math 514, Writing 488. According to the College Board the maximum score on each section was 800, and 360 students nationwide scored a perfect 2,400.

In 2011, 51 Mahanoy Area High School students took the SAT exams. The district's Verbal Average Score was 435. The Math average score was 457. The Writing average score was 425.[78]

Tuition

Students who live in Mahanoy Area School District's attendance area may choose to attend one of Pennsylvania's 157 public charter schools. A student living in a neighboring public school district or a foreign exchange student may seek admission to Mahanoy Area School District. For these cases, the Pennsylvania Department of Education sets an annual tuition rate for each school district. It is the amount the public school district pays to a public charter school for each resident student that attends the charter and it is the amount a nonresident student's parents must pay to attend the District's schools. The 2013 tuition rates for Mahanoy Area High School was $9,929.22.[79] In 2015, the tuition rate for Mahanoy Area High School rose to $11,194.03.[80]

Grants

Classrooms for the Future grant

The Classroom for the Future state program provided districts with hundreds of thousands of extra state funding to buy laptop computers for each core curriculum high school class (English, Science, History, Math) and paid for teacher training to optimize the computers use. The program was funded from 2006 to 2009. Mahanoy Area School District applied but was denied funding in 2006-07. In 2007-08, Mahaony Area School District applied again receiving $144,611. The District received $45,413 in 2008-09.[81] Among the public school districts in Schuylkill County the highest award was given to North Schuylkill School District which received $245,673. The highest funding statewide was awarded to Philadelphia City School District in Philadelphia County - $9,409,073. The grant program was discontinued by Governor Edward Rendell as part of the 2009-10 state budget.

Project 720

Project 720 was a high school reform program implemented for three years under the Rendell administration. The intent was to increase academic rigor and improve the instruction of teachers in the Commonwealth’s high schools. Teachers were expected to use data driven instructional practices and to meet the needs of diverse learners.[82] The 720 in the name referred to the number of days a student was in high school in ninth through 12th grades.[83] High schools applied for funding and were required to agree to report to the PDE their plans, their actions and the outcomes. In 2007-08 budget year, the Commonwealth provided $11 million in funding. Mahanoy Area School District was one of 161 PA public school districts to apply, receiving $222,000 funding over three years.[84][85] For 2010-11, Project 720 funding was decreased to $1.7 million by Governor Rendell. The grant program was discontinued effective with the 2011-12 state budget.[86]

Extracurriculars

Mahanoy Area High School offers a wide variety of clubs, activities and an extensive, costly sports program. [87] Eligibility for participation is determined by school board policy and in compliance with standards set by the Pennsylvania Interscholastic Athletics Association (PIAA). Mahanoy Area School District is within PIAA District 11. The PIAA mandates that student athletes must be passing at least four full-credit subjects to participate in sports.[88]

By Pennsylvania law, all K-12 students residing in the district, including those who attend a private nonpublic school, cyber charter school, charter school and those homeschooled, are eligible to participate in the extracurricular programs including all athletics. They must meet the same eligibility rules as the students enrolled in the district's schools.[89]

According to PA Child Abuse Recognition and Reporting Act 126 of 2014, all volunteer coaches and all those who assist in student activities in Mahanoy Area School District, must have criminal background checks. Like all school district employees, they must also attend an anti child abuse training once every three years.[90][91][92]

Sports

Coaches receive compensation as outlined in the teachers' union contract. When athletic competition exceeds the regular season, additional compensation is paid.[93]

The District is noncompliant with state law, due to failing to post its Interscholastic Athletic Opportunities Disclosure Form on its website. Article XVI-C of the Public School Code requires the disclosure of interscholastic athletic opportunities for all public secondary school entities in Pennsylvania. All school entities with grades 7-12 are required to annually collect data concerning team and financial information for all male and female athletes beginning with the 2012-13 school year and submit the information to the Pennsylvania Department of Education. Beginning with the 2013-14 school year, all non-school (booster club and alumni) contributions and purchases must also be reported to PDE.[94]

According to Pennsylvania’s Safety in Youth Sports Act, all sports coaches, paid and volunteer, are required to annually complete the Concussion Management Certification Training and present the certification before coaching.[95][96]

The District funds:

According to PIAA directory July 2016[97]

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  2. ^ PDE, ED Names and Addresses, July 2016
  3. ^ Tribune Live.com (2015). "PA Teacher Salaries Database".
  4. ^ National Center for Education Statistics, Common Core of Data - Mahanoy Area HIgh School, 2014
  5. ^ Pennsylvania Department of Education (December 4, 2015). "Mahanoy Area School District Fast Facts 2015".
  6. ^ PDE, Enrollment by LEA and School, 2011
  7. ^ PDE, Enrollment by LEA and School, 2005
  8. ^ PDE, Finances Selected Data 2008-09, 2009
  9. ^ PDE, Finances Selected Data 2010-11, 2011
  10. ^ PDE, Finances Selected Data 2013-14, 2014
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  12. ^ US News and World Report, (2016). "Best High Schools,".{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: extra punctuation (link)
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  14. ^ National Center for Education Statistics, Common Core of Data - Mahanoy Area High School, 2010
  15. ^ Pennsylvania Department of Education, Professional Qualifications of Teachers Mahanoy Area High School 2012, September 21, 2012
  16. ^ Pennsylvania Department of Education (December 4, 2015). "Mahanoy Area School District Fact Facts 2015".
  17. ^ Pennsylvania Department of Education (December 4, 2015). "Mahanoy Area High School Performance Profile 2015".
  18. ^ PDE, Mahanoy Area High School Performance Profile 2014, 2014
  19. ^ PDE, Mahanoy Area High School Performance Profile 2013, 2013
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  21. ^ Pennsylvania Department of Education (March 15, 2011). "New 4-year Cohort Graduation Rate Calculation Now Being Implemented".
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  27. ^ Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development (April 2014). "Opportunity Scholarship Tax Credit Program FAQ".
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