Serving 481 students in grades 7-12, Minersville Area Jr. Sr. 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 18% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 48% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 481 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 18%
- Graduation Rate: 80-84% (Btm 50% in PA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 18% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 48% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Minersville Area Jr. Sr. High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Minersville Area Jr. Sr. High School's student population of 481 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
481 students
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
Colors
Red and Gold
School Calendar
School Motto
Home of the Battlin' Miners
School Rankings
Minersville Area Jr. Sr. 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 Minersville Area Jr. Sr. High School is 0.31, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2121 out of 2733 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
57%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
12%
16%
Black
4%
14%
White
82%
60%
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
80-84%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
59%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
2%
1%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Minersville Area Jr. Sr. High School's ranking?
Minersville Area Jr. Sr. High School is ranked #2121 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Minersville Area Jr. Sr. High School often compared to?
Minersville Area Jr. Sr. High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Mahanoy Area Jr. Sr. High School, North Schuylkill Jr. Sr. High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
18% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% PA state average), while 48% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Minersville Area Jr. Sr. High School?
The graduation rate of Minersville Area Jr. Sr. High School is 80-84%, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 87%.
How many students attend Minersville Area Jr. Sr. High School?
481 students attend Minersville Area Jr. Sr. High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Minersville Area Jr. Sr. High School students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Black, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Minersville Area Jr. Sr. High School?
Minersville Area Jr. Sr. High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Minersville Area Jr. Sr. High School offer ?
Minersville Area Jr. Sr. High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Minersville Area Jr. Sr. High School part of?
Minersville Area Jr. Sr. High School is part of Minersville Area School District.
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