Karns City Area Junior/Senior High School is located in Karns City, Pennsylvania. It is part of the Karns City Area School District. The school serves students residing in the Butler County, Clarion County, and Armstrong counties.
Serving 650 students in grades 7-12, Karns City 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 38% (which is equal to the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 58% (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 2% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 650 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 2%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 10% in PA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 38% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 58% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Karns City High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Karns City High School's student population of 650 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 47 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
650 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
47 teachers
Year Founded
1905
Colors
Purple, Gold
School Calendar
School Rankings
Karns City High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,733 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Karns City High School is 0.04, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1392 out of 2733 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
57%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
n/a
15%
Black
n/a
14%
White
98%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
60%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Karns City High School's ranking?
Karns City High School is ranked #1392 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Karns City High School often compared to?
Karns City High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Chicora Elementary School, Mars Area Sr. High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
38% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% PA state average), while 58% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Karns City High School?
The graduation rate of Karns City High School is 95%, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 87%.
How many students attend Karns City High School?
650 students attend Karns City High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Karns City High School students are White, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Karns City High School?
Karns City High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Karns City High School offer ?
Karns City High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Karns City High School part of?
Karns City High School is part of Karns City Area School District.
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