- Enrollment
- 709
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
High school (grades 9-12) · New Castle, PA
Mohawk Shs
Federal NCES profile for Mohawk Shs, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 421554002686
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 31
📋 Attendance 38
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mohawk Shs earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Pennsylvania median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Pennsylvania schools.
- #3 of 5
- high schools in New Castle · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.5:1
- students per teacher
- 27.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Mohawk Shs has class sizes near the Pennsylvania median. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mohawk Shs ranks #3 of 5 high schools in New Castle, PA.
School address
District: Mohawk Area Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 421554002686 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-7 students YoY
Mohawk Shs held near 434 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 30.3 → 31.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-7 students YoY 421554002686 · New Castle, PA High · SMALL · TRAD
406 enr · 13.5:1 · 27.9% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Mohawk El Sch (709 students)
Mohawk Shs held near 434 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount). Teacher FTE added 30.3 → 31.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Mohawk Shs in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Mohawk El Sch
Mohawk El Sch
709 students
- This school
Mohawk Shs
406 students
- Mohawk Jhs
Mohawk Jhs
329 students
What this shows Mohawk Shs reports 406 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mohawk Shs compares
Mohawk Shs held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Pennsylvania and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.5:1 | ▼ 1% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 27.9% | ▼ 52% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 406 | top 60% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.5:1
Leaner classes than 62% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
406
Bigger than 48% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
27.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 52% below the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
13.5:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 53% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 47% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
24.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$15,872
per pupil, district-wide
- below Pennsylvania avg of $18,725
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.2 FTE
Per 347 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
37
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 9.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 95.1%
Two or More 3.7%
Hispanic or Latino 0.7%
African American 0.2%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: White at 95.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 9.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 9.4, Mohawk Shs is less mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 4
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Mohawk Area Sd reports $15,872 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Mohawk Shs Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mohawk El Sch | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mohawk Jhs | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mohawk Shs's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 329
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Similar high schools in New Castle
4 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
New Castle Shs
Standard public school
740 students 15.1:1 students per teacher
Lawrence County Ctc
Vocational / career-technical school
418 students 13.9:1 students per teacher
Laurel Hs
Standard public school
313 students 11.2:1 students per teacher
Union Area Hs
Standard public school
193 students 10.7:1 students per teacher
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~406 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.5:1)
Frequently asked questions about Mohawk Shs
How many students attend Mohawk Shs?
Mohawk Shs has 406 students enrolled. It is a high school in New Castle, PA. CCD year-over-year: 441 (2022-23) → 434 (2023-24), nearly flat (-7).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mohawk Shs?
The student-teacher ratio at Mohawk Shs is 13.5:1, which is 1% lower than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 14% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Mohawk Shs?
27.9% of students at Mohawk Shs are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mohawk Shs?
The largest demographic group at Mohawk Shs is White at 95.1% of enrollment, in New Castle, PA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mohawk Shs?
Mohawk Shs has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Mohawk Shs rank among high schools in New Castle?
By Resource Investment Index, Mohawk Shs ranks #3 of 5 high schools in New Castle, PA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in New Castle on the city page.
What other schools are in Mohawk Area Sd?
Besides Mohawk Shs, Mohawk Area Sd also operates Mohawk El Sch (709 students) and Mohawk Jhs (329 students). See the Mohawk Area Sd district page for the complete list.