Top Rankings
Kiski Area SD School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 3,405 students in Kiski Area SD School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
Public Schools in Kiski 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 61% (versus the 55% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Pennsylvania public school average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (PA)
# Schools
6 Schools
2,941 Schools
# Students
3,405 Students
1,670,866 Students
# Teachers
198 Teachers
120,617 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
District Rank
Kiski Area SD School District, which is ranked within the top 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 95% has increased from 89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#251 out of 677 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60%
55%
Graduation Rate
95%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.17
0.57
# American Indian Students
4 Students
2,847 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
8 Students
72,843 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
4%
# Hispanic Students
52 Students
227,380 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
14%
# Black Students
216 Students
240,366 Students
% Black Students
6%
14%
# White Students
3,088 Students
1,044,106 Students
% White Students
91%
63%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
1,435 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
37 Students
81,301 Students
% of Two or more races Students
1%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
6,075
# Students in K Grade:
240
118,975
# Students in 1st Grade:
202
117,721
# Students in 2nd Grade:
243
122,752
# Students in 3rd Grade:
273
123,313
# Students in 4th Grade:
250
124,259
# Students in 5th Grade:
250
126,511
# Students in 6th Grade:
268
127,241
# Students in 7th Grade:
271
131,426
# Students in 8th Grade:
302
134,903
# Students in 9th Grade:
273
145,107
# Students in 10th Grade:
258
134,246
# Students in 11th Grade:
296
128,592
# Students in 12th Grade:
279
129,745
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $17,972 in this school district is less than the state median of $23,665. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,907 is less than the state median of $23,089. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$61 MM
$39,541 MM
Spending
$58 MM
$38,578 MM
Revenue / Student
$17,972
$23,665
Spending / Student
$16,907
$23,089
Best Kiski Area SD School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Kiski Area South Primary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
230 Mamont Dr
Export, PA 15632
(724) 327-4057
Export, PA 15632
(724) 327-4057
Grades: K-4
| 278 students
Rank: #22.
Kiski Area North Primary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1048 School Road
Leechburg, PA 15656
(724) 845-2032
Leechburg, PA 15656
(724) 845-2032
Grades: K-4
| 505 students
Rank: #33.
Kiski Area High School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 77% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
240 Hyde Park Rd
Vandergrift, PA 15690
(724) 845-8181
Vandergrift, PA 15690
(724) 845-8181
Grades: 9-12
| 1,106 students
Rank: #44.
Kiski Area East Primary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
420 Franklin Ave
Vandergrift, PA 15690
(724) 567-6706
Vandergrift, PA 15690
(724) 567-6706
Grades: K-4
| 425 students
Rank: #55.
Kiski Area Upper Elementary School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4728 Route 66
Apollo, PA 15613
(724) 727-3426
Apollo, PA 15613
(724) 727-3426
Grades: 5-6
| 518 students
Rank: #66.
Kiski Area Ihs
(Math: 20% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
260 Hyde Park Rd
Vandergrift, PA 15690
(724) 845-2219
Vandergrift, PA 15690
(724) 845-2219
Grades: 7-8
| 573 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Kiski Area SD School District?
Kiski Area SD School District manages 6 public schools serving 3,405 students.
What is the rank of Kiski Area SD School District?
Kiski Area SD School District is ranked #244 out of 660 school districts in Pennsylvania (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Pennsylvania school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Kiski Area SD School District?
91% of Kiski Area SD School District 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 SD School District?
Kiski Area SD School District has a student/teacher ratio of 17:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 14:1.
What is Kiski Area SD School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,907 is less than the state median of $23,089. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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