Knoch High School

345 Knoch Rd
Saxonburg, PA 16056
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 20%
Serving 719 students in grades 9-12, Knoch High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2018-2019 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70-74% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 79% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 62%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 2% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 37% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 719 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 2%
  • : ≥95% (Top 10% in PA)
  • : 70-74% (Top 10%)
  • : 79% (Top 1%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Knoch High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:

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School Overview

Knoch High School's student population of 719 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 52 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
719 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
52 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Knoch High School is 0.04, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (PA)
70-74%
38%
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(18-19)
79%
62%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Knoch High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
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American Indian
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Asian
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4%
Hispanic
1%
14%
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Black
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14%
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White
98%
63%
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Hawaiian
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Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
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0.04
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≥95%
87%
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Eligible for Free Lunch
21%
50%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
1%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What schools are Knoch High School often compared to?
Knoch High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Freeport Area Sr. High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70-74% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% PA state average), while 79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% PA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Knoch High School?
The graduation rate of Knoch High School is 95%, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 87%.
How many students attend Knoch High School?
719 students attend Knoch High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Knoch High School students are White, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Knoch High School?
Knoch High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Knoch High School offer ?
Knoch High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Knoch High School part of?
Knoch High School is part of South Butler County SD School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 719 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 2%
  • : ≥95% (Top 10%)
  • : 70-74% (Top 10%)
  • : 79% (Top 1%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

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