Mahanoy Area School District encompasses approximately 53 square miles (140 km2).
[3] In 2013 the Pennsylvania Department of Education, reported that 20 students in the Mahanoy Area School District were homeless.
High school students may choose to attend the Schuylkill Technology Centers for training in the construction and mechanical trades.
The Schuylkill Intermediate Unit IU29 provides the district with a wide variety of services like: specialized education for disabled students; state mandated training on recognizing and reporting child abuse; speech and visual disability services; criminal background check processing for prospective employees and professional development for staff and faculty.
The district offers a wide variety of clubs, activities and an extensive sports program.