School Overview
Mount Carmel Area Junior High School, located in Mount Carmel, Pennsylvania, is a key component of the Mount Carmel Area School District. Serving students in the middle-grade levels, the school is committed to fostering academic growth and personal development within a supportive community environment. The junior high program acts as a transitional bridge between elementary education and the rigors of the high school curriculum, focusing on foundational knowledge, critical thinking, and social-emotional growth during a pivotal stage of student development.

The school operates under the broader mission of the Mount Carmel Area School District, which emphasizes preparing students for success in an ever-changing world. Beyond the core academic subjects, the school encourages student engagement through various extracurricular activities, sports, and programs designed to help students discover their interests and talents. By leveraging the resources of the district’s central website, the school maintains transparent communication with families, ensuring that parents and students remain informed about academic expectations, school policies, and upcoming district-wide events.
263
Total Students
17.9
Full-Time Teachers
14.7
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Mount Carmel Area JH
Demographic Student Count
White216
Hispanic24
Black9
Asian4
Two or More10
  • White
    216 (82.1 %)
  • Hispanic
    24 (9.1 %)
  • Two or More
    10 (3.8 %)
  • Black
    9 (3.4 %)
  • Asian
    4 (1.5 %)
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: Mount Carmel Area SD
Phone: (570)339-1500
Website: http://www.mca.k12.pa.us/index.html
Grade Range: 7th - 8th
Total Students: 263
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 17.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 14.7
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 0
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0
Grades Taught
Grade 7 133
Grade 8 130

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Mount Carmel Area JH
Grade Student Count
Grade 7133
Grade 8130
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Mount Carmel Area JH
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female10841.1%
Male15558.9%