Carlynton Junior/Senior High School is a public school which is located in the borough of Carnegie in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania.
Serving 632 students in grades 7-12, Carlynton 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 19% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 56% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 632 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 33%
- Graduation Rate: 85-89% (Btm 50% in PA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 56% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Carlynton Jr. Sr. High School's student population of 632 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 49 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
632 students
Total Classroom Teachers
49 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Carlynton 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 Carlynton Jr. Sr. High School is 0.52, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1924 out of 2733 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
57%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
6%
5%
Hispanic
4%
16%
Black
11%
14%
White
67%
60%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
12%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
85-89%
87%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)34.8%
23.3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
59%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
1%
1%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Mighty Golden Cougars
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Carlynton Jr. Sr. High School's ranking?
Carlynton Jr. Sr. High School is ranked #1924 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Carlynton Jr. Sr. High School often compared to?
Carlynton Jr. Sr. High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Chartiers Valley High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% PA state average), while 56% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Carlynton Jr. Sr. High School?
The graduation rate of Carlynton Jr. Sr. High School is 85-89%, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 87%.
How many students attend Carlynton Jr. Sr. High School?
632 students attend Carlynton Jr. Sr. High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Carlynton Jr. Sr. High School students are White, 12% of students are Two or more races, 11% of students are Black, 6% of students are Asian, and 4% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Carlynton Jr. Sr. High School?
Carlynton Jr. Sr. High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Carlynton Jr. Sr. High School offer ?
Carlynton Jr. Sr. High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Carlynton Jr. Sr. High School part of?
Carlynton Jr. Sr. High School is part of Carlynton School District.
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