Summary:
Karns City, Pennsylvania is home to a single high school, Karns City High School, which serves grades 7-12 with a total enrollment of 607 students. While the school was previously ranked in the top half of Pennsylvania high schools, its statewide ranking has declined significantly in recent years, dropping from 240th out of 634 high schools in 2021-2022 to 476th out of 686 high schools in 2023-2024. This suggests the school's performance may be declining relative to other schools in the state.
Karns City High School's academic performance is generally below average, with test scores in PSSA Math and Keystone Algebra I falling well short of state averages. The school's four-year graduation rate of 87.5% is also slightly below the state average. However, the school district spends a relatively high $21,677 per student, which raises questions about the efficiency and effectiveness of resource allocation. Additionally, the school serves a higher proportion of economically disadvantaged students, with 26.85% of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, which may contribute to the school's lower academic performance.
Overall, the data indicates that Karns City Area School District and its sole high school, Karns City High School, are facing challenges in terms of academic performance, resource allocation, and potentially equity concerns. While the school's declining statewide ranking and below-average test scores are areas of concern, further investigation would be needed to fully understand the root causes and develop effective strategies for improvement.
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