For the 2024 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,281 students in Karns City Area SD School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
Public Schools in Karns City Area SD School District have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 55% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public school average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (PA)
# Schools
3 Schools
2,941 Schools
# Students
1,281 Students
1,670,866 Students
# Teachers
94 Teachers
120,617 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
District Rank
Karns City Area SD School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 660 school districts in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 85-89% has decreased from 90-94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#338 out of 677 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
55%
Graduation Rate
85-89%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.05
0.57
# American Indian Students
3 Students
2,847 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
1 Student
72,843 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
4%
# Hispanic Students
9 Students
227,380 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
14%
# Black Students
3 Students
240,366 Students
% Black Students
n/a
14%
# White Students
1,246 Students
1,044,106 Students
% White Students
97%
63%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
1,435 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
19 Students
81,301 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
6,075
# Students in K Grade:
90
118,975
# Students in 1st Grade:
82
117,721
# Students in 2nd Grade:
96
122,752
# Students in 3rd Grade:
87
123,313
# Students in 4th Grade:
92
124,259
# Students in 5th Grade:
100
126,511
# Students in 6th Grade:
94
127,241
# Students in 7th Grade:
98
131,426
# Students in 8th Grade:
118
134,903
# Students in 9th Grade:
113
145,107
# Students in 10th Grade:
111
134,246
# Students in 11th Grade:
93
128,592
# Students in 12th Grade:
107
129,745
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $20,332 in this school district is less than the state median of $23,665. The school district revenue/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $19,788 is less than the state median of $23,089. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$26 MM
$39,541 MM
Spending
$25 MM
$38,578 MM
Revenue / Student
$20,332
$23,665
Spending / Student
$19,788
$23,089
Best Karns City Area SD School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Sugarcreek Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1290 State Route 268
Cowansville, PA 16218
(724) 545-2409
Cowansville, PA 16218
(724) 545-2409
Grades: K-6
| 204 students
Rank: #22.
Karns City High School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1446 Kittanning Pike
Karns City, PA 16041
(724) 756-2030
Karns City, PA 16041
(724) 756-2030
Grades: 7-12
| 640 students
Rank: #33.
Chicora Elementary School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
205 Kittanning Street
Chicora, PA 16025
(724) 445-3680
Chicora, PA 16025
(724) 445-3680
Grades: K-6
| 437 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Karns City Area SD School District?
Karns City Area SD School District manages 3 public schools serving 1,281 students.
What is the rank of Karns City Area SD School District?
Karns City Area SD School District is ranked #347 out of 660 school districts in Pennsylvania (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Karns City Area SD School District?
97% of Karns City Area SD School District students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Karns City Area SD School District?
Karns City Area SD School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is equal to the Pennsylvania state average of 14:1.
What is Karns City Area SD School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $19,788 is less than the state median of $23,089. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
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