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Chartiers Valley High School vs. Carlynton Jr. Sr. High School

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School Overview

School
Chartiers Valley High School
50 Thoms Run Rd
Bridgeville, PA 15017
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Carlynton Jr. Sr. High School
435 Kings Hwy
Carnegie, PA 15106
: 
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings

Chartiers Valley High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Most improved public schools
Most improved public schools (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
n/a
Overview
Serving 981 students in grades 9-12, Chartiers Valley High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 63% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 637 students in grades 7-12, Carlynton 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 19% (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 14:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Grades Offered
9-12
7-12
Total Students
981 students
637 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Chartiers Valley High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Carlynton Jr. Sr. High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
51% | 49%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Chartiers Valley High School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Carlynton Jr. Sr. High School.
Total Classroom Teachers
63 teachers
46 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Chartiers Valley High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Carlynton Jr. Sr. High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Chartiers Valley High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Chartiers Valley School District and the state of Pennsylvania, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Carlynton Jr. Sr. High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Carlynton School District and the state of Pennsylvania, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#543 out of 2733 schools in PA
(Top 20%)
#1813 out of 2733 schools in PA
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Chartiers Valley High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Carlynton Jr. Sr. High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
30-34%
(Top 10% in PA)(22-23 School Year Data)
19%
(Bottom 50% in PA)(22-23 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Chartiers Valley High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Chartiers Valley School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Carlynton Jr. Sr. High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Carlynton School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
63%
(Top 50% in PA)
56%
(Bottom 50% in PA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Chartiers Valley High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Chartiers Valley School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Carlynton Jr. Sr. High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Carlynton School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
<50%
(Bottom 50% in PA)
40-44%
(Bottom 50% in PA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Chartiers Valley High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Chartiers Valley School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Carlynton Jr. Sr. High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Carlynton School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
96%
(Top 50% in PA)(22-23 School Year Data)
85-89%
(Bottom 50% in PA)(22-23 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Chartiers Valley High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Chartiers Valley School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Carlynton Jr. Sr. High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Carlynton School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Chartiers Valley High School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Carlynton Jr. Sr. High School by grade.
Grade 7 Students
-
96
Grade 8 Students
-
111
Grade 9 Students
233
123
Grade 10 Students
253
114
Grade 11 Students
254
100
Grade 12 Students
241
93

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
6%
5%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Chartiers Valley High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Chartiers Valley School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Carlynton Jr. Sr. High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Carlynton School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
3%
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Chartiers Valley High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Chartiers Valley School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Carlynton Jr. Sr. High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Carlynton School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
3%
12%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Chartiers Valley High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Chartiers Valley School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Carlynton Jr. Sr. High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Carlynton School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
82%
68%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Chartiers Valley High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Chartiers Valley School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Carlynton Jr. Sr. High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Carlynton School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
11%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Chartiers Valley High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Chartiers Valley School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Carlynton Jr. Sr. High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Carlynton School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.32
0.51
This chart showcases the diversity score of Chartiers Valley High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Chartiers Valley School District and Pennsylvania, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Carlynton Jr. Sr. High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Carlynton School District and Pennsylvania, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
100%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Chartiers Valley High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Chartiers Valley School District and Pennsylvania, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Carlynton Jr. Sr. High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Carlynton School District and Pennsylvania, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
1%
(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Chartiers Valley High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Chartiers Valley School District and Pennsylvania, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Carlynton Jr. Sr. High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Carlynton School District and Pennsylvania, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
 
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