Serving 573 students in grades 7-8, Kiski Area Ihs 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 20% (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 20:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 37% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 573 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 9%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in PA
- Math Proficiency: 20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 56% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Kiski Area Ihs's student population of 573 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
573 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Kiski Area Ihs ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,549 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Kiski Area Ihs is 0.17, 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
#1603 out of 2549 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
55%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
2%
14%
Black
6%
14%
White
91%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
69%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
1%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Kiski Area Ihs's ranking?
Kiski Area Ihs is ranked #1603 out of 2,549 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20% 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).
How many students attend Kiski Area Ihs?
573 students attend Kiski Area Ihs.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Kiski Area Ihs students are White, 6% of students are Black, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Kiski Area Ihs?
Kiski Area Ihs has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Kiski Area Ihs offer ?
Kiski Area Ihs offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is Kiski Area Ihs part of?
Kiski Area Ihs is part of Kiski Area SD School District.
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