Carmichaels Area Junior/Senior High School is a public Junior/Senior High School, serving around 400 students in grades 6-12, and is located about 60 miles south of Pittsburgh in eastcentral Greene County.
Serving 293 students in grades 9-12, Carmichaels Area High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-49% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is approximately equal to 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 3% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 293 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 3%
- Graduation Rate: 85-89% (Btm 50% in PA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 40-49% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Carmichaels Area High School's attendance zone covers the entire Carmichaels school district, encompassing approximately 39.1 square miles. The typical drive to the school is around 10 to 12 minutes, with an average distance of 3.8 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 5.8 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Carmichaels Area High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
School Overview
Carmichaels Area High School's student population of 293 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
293 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Carmichaels Area High School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,733 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Carmichaels Area High School is 0.06, 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
#1270 out of 2733 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
38%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
55%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
57%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
White
97%
60%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
85-89%
87.5%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)35.2%
23.3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
97%
59%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (22-23)
1%
2%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
White, Blue, Gold
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Carmichaels Area High School's ranking?
Carmichaels Area High School is ranked #1270 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Carmichaels Area High School often compared to?
Carmichaels Area High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Mapletown Jr. Sr. High School, Jefferson-morgan Middle School High School, Waynesburg Central Jr. Sr. High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% PA state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Carmichaels Area High School?
The graduation rate of Carmichaels Area High School is 85-89%, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 87.5%.
How many students attend Carmichaels Area High School?
293 students attend Carmichaels Area High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Carmichaels Area High School students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Carmichaels Area High School?
Carmichaels Area High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Carmichaels Area High School offer ?
Carmichaels Area High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Carmichaels Area High School part of?
Carmichaels Area High School is part of Carmichaels Area School District.
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