Mount Carmel Area High School is located at 600 West 5th Street, Mount Carmel, Northumberland County, Pennsylvania. In 2016, enrollment was 420 pupils in 9th through 12th grades. The school employed 39 teachers. It is the sole high school operated by the Mount Carmel Area School District.
Serving 493 students in grades 9-12, Mount Carmel Area High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 493 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 20%
- Graduation Rate: 80-84% (Btm 50% in PA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Mount Carmel Area High School's student population of 493 students has grown by 21% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has declined by 20% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
493 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
School Rankings
Mount Carmel Area High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,733 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mount Carmel Area High School is 0.35, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1840 out of 2733 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
57%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
12%
15%
Black
4%
14%
White
80%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
80-84%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
60%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
6%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Tornadoes
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mount Carmel Area High School's ranking?
Mount Carmel Area High School is ranked #1840 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Mount Carmel Area High School often compared to?
Mount Carmel Area High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Shamokin Area High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% PA state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Mount Carmel Area High School?
The graduation rate of Mount Carmel Area High School is 80-84%, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 87%.
How many students attend Mount Carmel Area High School?
493 students attend Mount Carmel Area High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Mount Carmel Area High School students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mount Carmel Area High School?
Mount Carmel Area High School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Mount Carmel Area High School offer ?
Mount Carmel Area High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Mount Carmel Area High School part of?
Mount Carmel Area High School is part of Mount Carmel Area School District.
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