Summary:
The Carmichaels Area School District in Pennsylvania operates three schools: Carmichaels Area Elementary Center, Carmichaels Area High School, and Carmichaels Area Middle School. While the high school stands out as a strong performer, the elementary and middle schools lag behind state averages on key academic measures.
Carmichaels Area High School is the district's top performer, ranking 151 out of 674 Pennsylvania high schools and earning a 4-star rating. It boasts an 87.5% four-year graduation rate and a low 1.6% dropout rate. The high school also performs relatively well on Keystone Exams, with 45.4% of 11th graders proficient or better in Biology and 40.6% in Literature. In contrast, Carmichaels Area Elementary Center and Carmichaels Area Middle School generally lag behind state averages on PSSA Math and English Language Arts tests.
The data also reveals socioeconomic disparities within the district. Carmichaels Area Elementary Center has the highest free/reduced lunch rate at 60.59%, while Carmichaels Area High School has a much lower rate of 25.61%. Additionally, Carmichaels Area Middle School has the highest spending per student at $33,826, significantly higher than the elementary and high schools.
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