Serving 765 students in grades 7-12, Carbondale Area Jr. Sr. High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 16% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 47% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 765 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 23%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 50% in PA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 16% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 47% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Carbondale Area Jr. Sr. High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Carbondale Area Jr. Sr. High School's student population of 765 students has grown by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 63 teachers has grown by 36% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
765 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
63 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Carbondale Area Jr. Sr. High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,733 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Carbondale Area Jr. Sr. High School is 0.39, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#2136 out of 2733 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
55%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
13%
14%
Black
4%
14%
White
77%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
94%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
4%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Carbondale Area Jr. Sr. High School's ranking?
Carbondale Area Jr. Sr. High School is ranked #2136 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Carbondale Area Jr. Sr. High School often compared to?
Carbondale Area Jr. Sr. High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Abington Heights High School, Carbondale Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
16% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% PA state average), while 47% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Carbondale Area Jr. Sr. High School?
The graduation rate of Carbondale Area Jr. Sr. High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 87%.
How many students attend Carbondale Area Jr. Sr. High School?
765 students attend Carbondale Area Jr. Sr. High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Carbondale Area Jr. Sr. High School students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Carbondale Area Jr. Sr. High School?
Carbondale Area Jr. Sr. High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Carbondale Area Jr. Sr. High School offer ?
Carbondale Area Jr. Sr. High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Carbondale Area Jr. Sr. High School part of?
Carbondale Area Jr. Sr. High School is part of Carbondale Area SD School District.
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