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New Kensington-Arnold SD School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,999 students in New Kensington-Arnold SD School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
Public Schools in New Kensington-Arnold SD School District have an average math proficiency score of 16% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 55% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Pennsylvania public school average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (PA)
# Schools
4 Schools
2,941 Schools
# Students
1,999 Students
1,670,866 Students
# Teachers
n/a
120,617 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
n/a
District Rank
New Kensington-Arnold 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 70-74% has increased from 65-69% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#536 out of 677 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
55%
Graduation Rate
70-74%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.67
0.57
# American Indian Students
6 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
71 Students
227,380 Students
% Hispanic Students
4%
14%
# Black Students
657 Students
240,366 Students
% Black Students
33%
14%
# White Students
873 Students
1,044,106 Students
% White Students
44%
63%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
1,435 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
384 Students
81,301 Students
% of Two or more races Students
19%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
6,075
# Students in K Grade:
201
118,975
# Students in 1st Grade:
133
117,721
# Students in 2nd Grade:
169
122,752
# Students in 3rd Grade:
148
123,313
# Students in 4th Grade:
171
124,259
# Students in 5th Grade:
137
126,511
# Students in 6th Grade:
150
127,241
# Students in 7th Grade:
135
131,426
# Students in 8th Grade:
154
134,903
# Students in 9th Grade:
159
145,107
# Students in 10th Grade:
163
134,246
# Students in 11th Grade:
131
128,592
# Students in 12th Grade:
148
129,745
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $20,178 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 $19,886 is less than the state median of $23,089. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$40 MM
$39,541 MM
Spending
$40 MM
$38,578 MM
Revenue / Student
$20,178
$23,665
Spending / Student
$19,886
$23,089
Best New Kensington-Arnold SD School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Martin School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1800 Seventh Street Rd
New Kensington, PA 15068
(724) 335-4401
New Kensington, PA 15068
(724) 335-4401
Grades: PK-K
| 201 students
Rank: #22.
Roy A. Hunt Elementary School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1701 Alcoa Dr
New Kensington, PA 15068
(724) 335-2511
New Kensington, PA 15068
(724) 335-2511
Grades: 3-6
| 606 students
Rank: #33.
Valley Jr. Sr. High School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
703 Stevenson Blvd
New Kensington, PA 15068
(724) 337-4536
New Kensington, PA 15068
(724) 337-4536
Grades: 7-12
| 890 students
Rank: n/an/a
1739 Victoria Ave
New Kensington, PA 15068
(724) 335-1713
New Kensington, PA 15068
(724) 335-1713
Grades: 1-2
| 302 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to New Kensington-Arnold SD School District?
New Kensington-Arnold SD School District manages 4 public schools serving 1,999 students.
What is the rank of New Kensington-Arnold SD School District?
New Kensington-Arnold SD School District is ranked #533 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. This district ranks in the top 20% of Pennsylvania school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in New Kensington-Arnold SD School District?
44% of New Kensington-Arnold SD School District students are White, 33% of students are Black, 19% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Hispanic.
What is New Kensington-Arnold SD School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $19,886 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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