Mohawk SHS vs Northwest Area HS
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 358 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Mohawk SHS
New Castle · Public high · Grades 9–12
406 students
Northwest Area HS
Shickshinny · Public high · Grades 7–12
406 students
| Measure | Mohawk SHS New Castle, Pennsylvania | Northwest Area HS Shickshinny, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 80 Top 10% | 61 Top 50% |
| State rank | #85 of 618 | #318 of 618 |
| National rank | #1207 of 16,910 | #5517 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 7–12 |
| Students | 406 | 406 |
| Enrollment | 406 | 406 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 37.7% | 48.8% |
| Students per teacher | 13.1 | 11.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 82% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 77% | 40% |
| city | New Castle | Shickshinny |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Mohawk SHS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (80.4 vs 61.2).
- •Mohawk SHS does better on math proficiency (77% vs 40%).
- •Mohawk SHS does better on reading proficiency (82% vs 67%).
- •Mohawk SHS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (37.7% vs 48.8%).
- •Northwest Area HS does better on students per teacher (11.3 vs 13.1).
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Mohawk SHS better than Northwest Area HS?
On the Success Index (US), Mohawk SHS ranks higher (80.4 vs 61.2 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Mohawk SHS and Northwest Area HS?
About 358 km in a straight line, between New Castle and Shickshinny in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Mohawk SHS: 406. Northwest Area HS: 406. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Mohawk SHS and Northwest Area HS rank in Pennsylvania?
Mohawk SHS is 85th of 618 and Northwest Area HS is 318th of 618 among high schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).