Serving 615 students in grades 9-12, Kittanning Senior High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 60-64% (which was higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 43%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 65-69% (which was higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 62%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 was equal to the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 2% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which was lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
615 students
Total Classroom Teachers
49 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)60-64%
43%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)65-69%
62%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
1%
15%
Black
1%
14%
White
98%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(14-15)85-89%
86%
Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
60%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 43% PA state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% PA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Kittanning Senior High School?
The graduation rate of Kittanning Senior High School is 85-89%, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 86%.
How many students attend Kittanning Senior High School?
615 students attend Kittanning Senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Kittanning Senior High School students are White, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Kittanning Senior High School?
Kittanning Senior High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Kittanning Senior High School offer ?
Kittanning Senior High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Kittanning Senior High School part of?
Kittanning Senior High School is part of Armstrong School District.
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