For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,304 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 38% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 58% (versus the 55% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 2% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Pennsylvania public school average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (PA)
# Schools
3 Schools
2,928 Schools
# Students
1,304 Students
1,668,648 Students
# Teachers
93 Teachers
124,158 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Karns City Area School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 678 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
0.04
0.59
% 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
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $19,973 in this school district is less than the state median of $23,696. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $19,439 is less than the state median of $23,119. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$26 MM
$39,541 MM
Spending
$25 MM
$38,578 MM
Revenue / Student
$19,973
$23,696
Spending / Student
$19,439
$23,119
Best Karns City Area School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Sugarcreek Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1290 State Route 268
Cowansville, PA 16218
(724) 545-2409
Cowansville, PA 16218
(724) 545-2409
Gr: K-6 | 178 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #22.
Karns City 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 | 650 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #33.
Chicora 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 | 476 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Karns City Area School District?
Karns City Area School District manages 3 public schools serving 1,304 students.
What is the rank of Karns City Area School District?
Karns City Area School District is ranked #298 out of 678 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 14:1, which is equal to the Pennsylvania state average of 14:1.
What is Karns City Area School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $19,439 is less than the state median of $23,119. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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