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 34% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 36%). 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
: 34% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 58% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
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.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% 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 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Karns City High School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 7-12
Enrollment: 650 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Minority Enrollment: 2%
Graduation Rate
: ≥95% (Top 10%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 34% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 58% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
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