Serving 373 students in grades 9-12, Carbon Career & Technical Institute ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2018-2019 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is approximately equal to the Pennsylvania state average of 62%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 37% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Vocational school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 373 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 5%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 10% in PA)
- Math Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Carbon Career & Technical Institute ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Student Attention
School Overview
Carbon Career & Technical Institute's student population of 373 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
373 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Carbon Career & Technical Institute is 0.10, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)60-64%
62%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
4%
14%
Black
n/a
14%
White
95%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
21%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
1%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Carbon Career & Technical Institute often compared to?
Carbon Career & Technical Instituteis often viewed alongside schools like Jim Thorpe Area High School, Lehighton Area High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% PA state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% PA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Carbon Career & Technical Institute?
The graduation rate of Carbon Career & Technical Institute is 95%, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 87%.
How many students attend Carbon Career & Technical Institute?
373 students attend Carbon Career & Technical Institute.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Carbon Career & Technical Institute students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Carbon Career & Technical Institute?
Carbon Career & Technical Institute has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Carbon Career & Technical Institute offer ?
Carbon Career & Technical Institute offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Carbon Career & Technical Institute part of?
Carbon Career & Technical Institute is part of Carbon Career & Technical Institute School District.
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