For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 1,287 students in Karns City Area School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
Public Schools in Karns City Area School District have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 56% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 2% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public school average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (PA)
# Schools
2 Schools
2,932 Schools
# Students
1,287 Students
1,666,699 Students
# Teachers
86 Teachers
124,207 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Karns City Area School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 677 school districts in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 95% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#309 out of 685 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
57%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥95%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.05
0.60
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
5%
% Hispanic
n/a
16%
% Black
n/a
14%
% White
98%
60%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $20,237 in this school district is less than the state median of $23,724. The school district revenue/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $19,695 is less than the state median of $23,146. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$26 MM
$39,541 MM
Spending
$25 MM
$38,578 MM
Revenue / Student
$20,237
$23,724
Spending / Student
$19,695
$23,146
Best Karns City Area School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Karns City Jr/sr High School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1446 Kittanning Pike
Karns City, PA 16041
(724) 756-2030
Karns City, PA 16041
(724) 756-2030
Gr: 7-12 | 642 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #22.
Karns City Area Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
205 Kittanning Street
Chicora, PA 16025
(724) 445-3680
Chicora, PA 16025
(724) 445-3680
Gr: K-6 | 645 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Karns City Area School District?
Karns City Area School District manages 2 public schools serving 1,287 students.
What is the rank of Karns City Area School District?
Karns City Area School District is ranked #333 out of 677 school districts in Pennsylvania (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Karns City Area School District?
98% of Karns City Area School District students are White, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Karns City Area School District?
Karns City Area School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What is Karns City Area School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $19,695 is less than the state median of $23,146. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
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