Carlynton Junior/Senior High School

Summary:

Carlynton Junior/Senior High School is a public high school located in Carnegie, Pennsylvania, serving grades 7-12 with a total enrollment of 595 students. The school is part of the Carlynton School District, which is ranked 207 out of 610 districts in Pennsylvania and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Academically, Carlynton Junior/Senior High School has shown a mixed performance, with its statewide ranking ranging from 163 to 411 out of Pennsylvania high schools. In the 2023-2024 school year, the school ranked 163 out of 686 Pennsylvania high schools and received a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. Compared to nearby schools, Carlynton's academic performance is generally lower than high-performing schools like South Fayette High School (ranked 13th) and Mt. Lebanon Senior High School (ranked 6th), but higher than lower-performing schools like Sto-Rox Junior/Senior High School (ranked 677th). The school performs well in terms of its rankings for specific student groups, such as female students, male students, white students, low socioeconomic status students, and disabled students.

Carlynton Junior/Senior High School has maintained a relatively stable four-year graduation rate, ranging from 87.0% to 88.1% over the past few years, and a low dropout rate of 0.3% to 1.6%. However, the school's test scores, as measured by the PSSA and Keystone Exams, are generally lower than the state and district averages, particularly in mathematics. Additionally, the school has a high percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, with 85.55% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch in the 2022-2023 school year, which is significantly higher than the nearby schools.


Detail:

Public 7-12

 435 Kings Hwy
       Carnegie, PA  15106-1043


(412) 429-2500

District: Carlynton School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
163rd of 686 Pennsylvania High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $24,734 Help


Feeder schools for Carlynton Junior/Senior High School:

Elementary:    Carnegie Elementary School
    Crafton Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio:  12.9 Help
Number of students:  595

Racial breakdown:

White:
69.2%
African American:
13.4%
Two or more races:
10.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  85.5% Help


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Compare Details Carlynton Junior/Senior High School ranks better than 56% of middle schools in Pennsylvania. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 57.47. (See more...)
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Compare Details Carlynton Junior/Senior High School ranks better than 76.2% of high schools in Pennsylvania. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 74.58. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Carlynton Junior/Senior High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (69.2%), African American (13.4%), two or more races (10.9%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 85.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Carlynton Junior/Senior High School is 12.9. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Carlynton Junior/Senior High School is $24,734.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Carlynton Junior/Senior High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Carlynton Junior/Senior High School 392nd of 891 Pennsylvania public middle schools. (See Carlynton Junior/Senior High School in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Carlynton Junior/Senior High School 163rd of 686 Pennsylvania public high schools. (See Carlynton Junior/Senior High School in the ranking list.)

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Carlynton School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Carlynton School District 207th of 610 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Carlynton Junior/Senior High School

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Rank History for all middle school students at Carlynton Junior/Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 69.66 217th 643 66.3%
2004 68.67 231st 663 65.2%
2005 75.55 176th 687 74.4%
2006 48.96 454th 736 38.3%
2007 57.68 382nd 749 49.0%
2008 50.42 460th 753 38.9%
2009 46.10 516th 770 33.0%
2010 53.39 471st 805 41.5%
2011 36.51 628th 825 23.9%
2012 45.72 558th 834 33.1%
2013 46.88 495th 758 34.7%
2014 47.82 456th 728 37.4%
2016 41.73 546th 870 37.2%
2017 48.05 493rd 877 43.8%
2018 57.73 402nd 861 53.3%
2019 51.61 470th 891 47.3%
2021 39.43 497th 797 37.6%
2022 48.69 481st 883 45.5%
2023 49.24 479th 893 46.4%
2024 57.47 392nd 891 56.0%
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Rank History for middle school Multi-racial students at Carlynton Junior/Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 24.83 147th 187 21.4%
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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Carlynton Junior/Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 66.44 241st 874 72.4%
2024 67.65 239th 877 72.7%
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Rank History for middle school Female students at Carlynton Junior/Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 58.69 362nd 860 57.9%
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Rank History for middle school Disabled students at Carlynton Junior/Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 45.75 306th 660 53.6%
2024 85.75 46th 672 93.2%
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Rank History for middle school Male students at Carlynton Junior/Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 51.79 420th 870 51.7%
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Rank History for middle school White students at Carlynton Junior/Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 40.68 399th 681 41.4%
2024 46.62 355th 673 47.3%
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Data source: test scores: Pennsylvania Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Carlynton Junior/Senior High School

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Rank History for all high school students at Carlynton Junior/Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 74.49 136th 583 76.7%
2004 81.03 96th 590 83.7%
2005 73.20 149th 593 74.9%
2006 67.28 206th 604 65.9%
2007 56.70 331st 615 46.2%
2008 72.73 147th 621 76.3%
2009 61.06 264th 632 58.2%
2010 58.44 317th 649 51.2%
2011 32.42 528th 660 20.0%
2012 29.66 531st 664 20.0%
2013 65.60 201st 591 66.0%
2014 54.90 311th 580 46.4%
2015 55.90 381st 680 44.0%
2016 52.69 413th 677 39.0%
2017 58.39 362nd 663 45.4%
2018 73.35 205th 673 69.5%
2019 68.87 262nd 693 62.2%
2021 34.79 411th 537 23.5%
2022 64.27 252nd 634 60.3%
2023 64.64 257th 674 61.9%
2024 74.58 163rd 686 76.2%
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Rank History for high school Low Socio Economic Status students at Carlynton Junior/Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 72.36 156th 652 76.1%
2024 82.71 87th 664 86.9%
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Rank History for high school Female students at Carlynton Junior/Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 72.61 190th 665 71.4%
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Rank History for high school Disabled students at Carlynton Junior/Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 57.83 170th 502 66.1%
2024 78.22 72nd 513 86.0%
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Rank History for high school Male students at Carlynton Junior/Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 74.47 154th 662 76.7%
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Rank History for high school White students at Carlynton Junior/Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 65.57 193rd 577 66.6%
2024 74.13 140th 595 76.5%
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Data source: test scores: Pennsylvania Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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by a student
Sunday, September 18, 2022

Open Quote the staff was unhelpful, ignorant, and lazy. there was not a single time i felt safe in this school. they failed me as they have failed countless before. this school single-handedly has contributed half of my self-esteem, trust, body, and mental health issues. as far as i am concerned, this could be the worst school in pa. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Carlynton Junior/Senior High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 413 0 14 0 6 n/a n/a 0 433
1989 796 33 10 3 0 n/a n/a 0 842
1990 789 35 5 2 3 n/a n/a 0 834
1991 777 34 6 3 3 n/a n/a 0 823
1992 758 38 9 0 1 n/a n/a 0 806
1993 752 44 10 2 2 n/a n/a 0 810
1994 769 30 11 3 1 n/a n/a 0 814
1995 773 59 8 4 1 n/a n/a 0 845
1996 773 59 8 4 1 n/a n/a 0 845
1997 800 65 7 4 2 n/a n/a 0 878
1998 770 54 9 2 2 n/a n/a 0 837
1999 797 56 12 1 0 n/a n/a 0 866
2000 788 64 12 0 1 n/a n/a 0 865
2001 811 58 14 1 1 n/a n/a 0 885
2002 790 59 6 4 0 n/a n/a 0 859
2003 790 59 6 4 0 n/a n/a 0 859
2004 753 62 8 6 0 n/a n/a 0 829
2005 735 64 10 6 1 n/a n/a 0 816
2006 697 63 6 7 1 n/a n/a 0 774
2007 651 74 6 4 1 n/a n/a 0 736
2008 605 74 5 4 2 n/a n/a 0 690
2009 565 90 7 5 1 n/a n/a 0 668
2010 542 84 8 5 2 n/a n/a 0 641
2011 529 89 8 6 2 0 0 0 634
2012 544 94 11 12 3 0 3 0 667
2013 532 86 6 13 4 0 3 0 644
2014 529 93 8 11 3 0 8 0 652
2015 512 84 4 12 1 0 11 0 624
2016 498 90 8 14 1 0 18 0 629
2017 468 99 9 17 1 1 18 0 613
2018 454 85 10 14 0 2 21 0 586
2019 435 87 15 15 0 2 31 0 585
2020 426 96 13 18 0 0 43 0 596
2021 435 88 18 15 0 0 49 0 605
2022 422 83 16 18 1 0 57 0 597
2023 412 80 21 17 0 0 65 0 595

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Carlynton Junior/Senior High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 433 30.5 14.1 n/a
1989 842 52.0 16.1 n/a
1990 834 52.5 15.8 0
1991 823 54.0 15.2 n/a
1992 806 50.5 15.9 n/a
1993 810 42.5 19.1 n/a
1994 814 42.5 19.2 n/a
1995 845 45.0 18.8 n/a
1996 845 45.0 18.8 n/a
1997 878 46.0 19.1 n/a
1998 837 48.2 17.4 n/a
1999 866 49.0 17.7 n/a
2000 865 50.0 17.3 0
2001 885 51.0 17.4 0
2002 859 47.0 18.3 15.7
2003 859 47.0 18.3 15.7
2004 829 49.0 16.9 0
2005 816 51.0 16.0 16.5
2006 774 48.5 16.0 27.1
2007 736 49.0 15.0 24.6
2008 690 49.6 13.9 27.5
2009 668 49.4 13.5 31.6
2010 641 47.4 13.5 34.3
2011 634 46.6 13.5 38.8
2012 667 49.2 13.5 40.5
2013 644 50.2 12.8 39.9
2014 652 50.1 13.0 45.2
2015 624 51.0 12.2 43.3
2016 629 49.0 12.8 46.4
2017 613 48.5 12.6 45.2
2018 586 50.5 11.6 38.7
2019 585 50.5 11.5 44.3
2020 596 50.5 11.8 37.2
2021 605 45.9 13.1 41.2
2022 597 45.9 13.0 46.6
2023 595 45.9 12.9 85.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Carlynton Junior/Senior High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 433 30.5 14.1 n/a
1989 842 52.0 16.1 n/a
1990 834 52.5 15.8 0
1991 823 54.0 15.2 n/a
1992 806 50.5 15.9 n/a
1993 810 42.5 19.1 n/a
1994 814 42.5 19.2 n/a
1995 845 45.0 18.8 n/a
1996 845 45.0 18.8 n/a
1997 878 46.0 19.1 n/a
1998 837 48.2 17.4 n/a
1999 866 49.0 17.7 n/a
2000 865 50.0 17.3 0
2001 885 51.0 17.4 0
2002 859 47.0 18.3 15.7
2003 859 47.0 18.3 15.7
2004 829 49.0 16.9 0
2005 816 51.0 16.0 16.5
2006 774 48.5 16.0 27.1
2007 736 49.0 15.0 24.6
2008 690 49.6 13.9 27.5
2009 668 49.4 13.5 31.6
2010 641 47.4 13.5 34.3
2011 634 46.6 13.5 38.8
2012 667 49.2 13.5 40.5
2013 644 50.2 12.8 39.9
2014 652 50.1 13.0 45.2
2015 624 51.0 12.2 43.3
2016 629 49.0 12.8 46.4
2017 613 48.5 12.6 45.2
2018 586 50.5 11.6 38.7
2019 585 50.5 11.5 44.3
2020 596 50.5 11.8 37.2
2021 605 45.9 13.1 41.2
2022 597 45.9 13.0 46.6
2023 595 45.9 12.9 85.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Carlynton Junior/Senior High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $296 (1.5%) $19,289 (98.5%) $19,585
2020 $227 (0.6%) $39,606 (99.4%) $39,833
2021 $480 (2.8%) $16,394 (97.2%) $16,874
2022 $588 (2.4%) $24,146 (97.6%) $24,734

Data source: Pennsylvania Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Carlynton Junior/Senior High School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 470th of 891 Middle schoolsRanks 479th of 893 Middle schools
 0.9%
Ranks 262nd of 693 High schoolsRanks 257th of 674 High schools
 0.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
7th Grade Math (Carlynton Junior/Senior High School)35.427.1
 8.3%
   7th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)38.233.2
 5%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Carlynton Junior/Senior High School)65.757.5
 8.2%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)60.554.5
 6%
8th Grade Math (Carlynton Junior/Senior High School)19.811.2
 8.6%
   8th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)32.226
 6.2%
8th Grade Science (Carlynton Junior/Senior High School)53.253
 0.2%
   8th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)58.257
 1.2%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Carlynton Junior/Senior High School)51.752.1
 0.4%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)57.952.8
 5.1%
11th Grade Algebra I (Carlynton Junior/Senior High School)6522.4
 42.6%
   11th Grade Algebra I (Pennsylvania)63.334.1
 29.2%
11th Grade Biology (Carlynton Junior/Senior High School)80.460.3
 20.1%
   11th Grade Biology (Pennsylvania)63.250.7
 12.5%
11th Grade Literature (Carlynton Junior/Senior High School)7575
   11th Grade Literature (Pennsylvania)71.565.3
 6.2%
All Grades Math (Carlynton Junior/Senior High School)27.919.1
 8.8%
   All Grades Math (Pennsylvania)42.439.3
 3.1%
All Grades Science (Carlynton Junior/Senior High School)53.253
 0.2%
   All Grades Science (Pennsylvania)6865.6
 2.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Carlynton Junior/Senior High School)5954.8
 4.2%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)60.953.8
 7.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students585595
 1.7%
African American8780
 8%
American Indian00
Asian1521
 40%
Hispanic1517
 13.3%
Pacific Islander20
 100%
White435412
 5.3%
Two or More Races3165
 109.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients44.3%85.5%
 41.3%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Carlynton Junior/Senior High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 595 students attended Carlynton Junior/Senior High School.

Carlynton Junior/Senior High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Carnegie Elementary School
Elementary : Crafton Elementary School

Students at Carlynton Junior/Senior High School are 69% White, 13% African American, 11% Two or more races, 4% Asian, 3% Hispanic.

Carlynton Junior/Senior High School ranks 163rd of 686 Pennsylvania high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.


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