Karns City Area Junior/Senior High School is located in Karns City, Pennsylvania. It is part of the Karns City Area School District. The school serves students residing in the Butler County, Clarion County, and Armstrong counties.
Serving 642 students in grades 7-12, Karns City 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 38% (which is equal to the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 58% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 642 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 3%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 10% in PA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 38% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 58% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Karns City HS serves an attendance zone that encompasses the entire school district, covering approximately 131.3 square miles around Karns City, PA. Families typically have a drive of 10-15 minutes to reach the school, with an average distance of 6.6 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 9.9 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Karns City Jr/sr High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Karns City Jr/sr High School's student population of 642 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 45 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
642 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
45 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Karns City 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 Karns City Jr/sr 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
#1392 out of 2733 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
38%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
55%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
57%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
White
97%
60%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
≥95%
87.5%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)24.6%
23.3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
59%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Navy Blue and Gold
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Karns City Jr/sr High School's ranking?
Karns City Jr/sr High School is ranked #1392 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Karns City Jr/sr High School often compared to?
Karns City Jr/sr High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Karns City Area Elementary School, Mars Area Sr. High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
38% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% PA state average), while 58% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Karns City Jr/sr High School?
The graduation rate of Karns City Jr/sr High School is 95%, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 87.5%.
How many students attend Karns City Jr/sr High School?
642 students attend Karns City Jr/sr High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Karns City Jr/sr High School students are White, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Karns City Jr/sr High School?
Karns City Jr/sr High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Karns City Jr/sr High School offer ?
Karns City Jr/sr High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Karns City Jr/sr High School part of?
Karns City Jr/sr High School is part of Karns City Area School District.
School Reviews
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it's really good other than we have to be online on Fridays.
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