Keystone Junior/Senior High School

Summary:

Keystone Junior/Senior High School is a public high school located in Knox, Pennsylvania, serving grades 7-12 with a total enrollment of 443 students. The school is part of the Keystone School District, which is ranked 242 out of 606 school districts in Pennsylvania and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Keystone Junior/Senior High School faces several key challenges, including a lack of racial diversity, with 96.84% of its students being white, significantly higher than the state average. The school has consistently underperformed on standardized tests compared to the state and district averages, with proficiency rates in Math (23.8%), Science (68.7%), and English Language Arts (44%) all lower than the state and district averages. The school's performance is particularly concerning for its subgroups, ranking 464 out of 502 Pennsylvania high schools for its disabled students, indicating significant achievement gaps. While the school's four-year graduation rate of 88.4% is above the state average, it is still lower than some of the nearby high-performing schools, such as Clarion-Limestone Area Junior/Senior High School, which outperforms Keystone on academic measures.

The school's declining statewide ranking, from a high of 118 out of 680 Pennsylvania high schools in 2014-2015 to a low of 274 out of 674 in 2022-2023, suggests that it is struggling to keep pace with other high schools in the state. Additionally, the school's relatively high percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, with 39.5% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, may contribute to its academic challenges. To improve student outcomes, the school and Keystone School District should focus on targeted interventions and support for struggling students, particularly in the areas of Math and English Language Arts.


Detail:

Public 7-12

 700 Beatty Avenue
       Knox, PA  16232-8909


(814) 797-1261

District: Keystone School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
274th of 674 Pennsylvania High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $18,232 Help


Feeder schools for Keystone Junior/Senior High School:

Elementary:    Keystone Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio:  12.9 Help
Number of students:  443

Racial breakdown:

White:
96.8%
Two or more races:
2.5%
Hispanic:
0.7%

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  39.5% Help


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Compare Details Keystone Junior/Senior High School ranks worse than 52.3% of middle schools in Pennsylvania. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 50.27. (See more...)
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Compare Details Keystone Junior/Senior High School ranks better than 59.3% of high schools in Pennsylvania. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 62.08. (See more...)
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The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of Keystone Junior/Senior High School freshmen who graduate within four years, adjusting for students who transfer in or out.
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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 (96.8%), two or more races (2.5%), Hispanic (0.7%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 39.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Keystone Junior/Senior High School is 12.9. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Keystone Junior/Senior High School is $18,232.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Keystone Junior/Senior High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Keystone Junior/Senior High School 467th of 893 Pennsylvania public middle schools. (See Keystone Junior/Senior High School in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Keystone Junior/Senior High School 274th of 674 Pennsylvania public high schools. (See Keystone Junior/Senior High School in the ranking list.)

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Keystone School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Keystone School District 242nd of 606 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Keystone Junior/Senior High School

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

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 68.22 233rd 643 63.8%
2004 57.83 344th 663 48.1%
2005 67.44 252nd 687 63.3%
2006 66.11 270th 736 63.3%
2007 60.43 346th 749 53.8%
2008 64.54 295th 753 60.8%
2009 66.01 279th 770 63.8%
2010 71.43 227th 805 71.8%
2011 68.98 278th 825 66.3%
2012 65.57 338th 834 59.5%
2013 68.47 265th 758 65.0%
2014 55.60 386th 728 47.0%
2015 57.81 365th 835 56.3%
2016 51.25 469th 870 46.1%
2017 44.67 518th 877 40.9%
2018 47.00 498th 861 42.2%
2019 59.16 401st 891 55.0%
2021 56.52 338th 797 57.6%
2022 62.75 319th 883 63.9%
2023 50.27 467th 893 47.7%
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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Keystone Junior/Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 49.86 445th 874 49.1%
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Rank History for middle school White students at Keystone Junior/Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 30.98 499th 681 26.7%
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Data source: test scores: Pennsylvania Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Keystone Junior/Senior High School

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

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 53.73 326th 583 44.1%
2004 47.17 360th 590 39.0%
2005 49.27 376th 593 36.6%
2006 53.87 341st 604 43.5%
2007 68.84 196th 615 68.1%
2008 63.89 243rd 621 60.9%
2009 75.33 134th 632 78.8%
2010 44.03 444th 649 31.6%
2011 67.24 241st 660 63.5%
2012 71.27 192nd 664 71.1%
2013 52.82 322nd 591 45.5%
2014 75.39 115th 580 80.2%
2015 79.31 118th 680 82.6%
2016 72.33 205th 677 69.7%
2017 64.54 294th 663 55.7%
2018 51.12 427th 673 36.6%
2019 53.57 400th 693 42.3%
2021 21.87 458th 537 14.7%
2022 52.86 368th 634 42.0%
2023 62.08 274th 674 59.3%
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Rank History for high school Low Socio Economic Status students at Keystone Junior/Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 67.12 198th 652 69.6%
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Rank History for high school Disabled students at Keystone Junior/Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 16.58 464th 502 7.6%
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Rank History for high school White students at Keystone Junior/Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 42.86 341st 577 40.9%
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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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Enrollment information for Keystone 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 717 2 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 721
1989 707 2 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 711
1990 660 5 2 1 0 n/a n/a 0 668
1991 665 4 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 671
1992 650 5 2 1 1 n/a n/a 0 659
1993 647 4 0 3 1 n/a n/a 0 655
1994 617 2 0 1 1 n/a n/a 0 621
1995 599 1 0 2 2 n/a n/a 0 604
1996 599 1 0 2 2 n/a n/a 0 604
1997 584 1 0 4 3 n/a n/a 0 592
1998 587 1 0 3 3 n/a n/a 0 594
1999 576 1 1 4 2 n/a n/a 0 584
2000 555 1 2 4 1 n/a n/a 0 563
2001 560 0 5 4 2 n/a n/a 0 571
2002 581 0 3 2 1 n/a n/a 0 587
2003 581 0 3 2 1 n/a n/a 0 587
2004 579 1 3 0 0 n/a n/a 0 583
2005 566 0 3 1 0 n/a n/a 0 570
2006 564 0 3 0 0 n/a n/a 0 567
2007 573 1 2 0 1 n/a n/a 0 577
2008 592 0 1 0 1 n/a n/a 0 594
2009 580 2 1 0 1 n/a n/a 0 584
2010 563 4 1 1 1 n/a n/a 0 570
2011 509 4 0 1 0 1 1 0 516
2012 517 1 0 2 0 0 3 0 523
2013 509 2 0 2 0 0 5 0 518
2014 478 2 0 2 0 0 6 0 488
2015 474 1 0 2 0 0 3 0 480
2016 471 1 0 1 1 0 7 0 481
2017 469 2 0 1 0 0 8 0 480
2018 464 2 0 1 0 0 10 0 477
2019 473 2 0 2 0 0 8 0 485
2020 466 0 0 2 0 0 11 0 479
2021 462 1 0 2 0 0 10 0 475
2022 435 1 0 2 0 0 11 0 449
2023 429 0 0 3 0 0 11 0 443

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 Keystone Junior/Senior High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 721 45.0 16.0 n/a
1989 711 44.0 16.1 n/a
1990 668 44.0 15.1 0
1991 671 46.0 14.5 n/a
1992 659 45.0 14.6 n/a
1993 655 36.5 17.9 n/a
1994 621 37.1 16.7 n/a
1995 604 39.5 15.3 n/a
1996 604 39.5 15.3 n/a
1997 592 40.5 14.6 n/a
1998 594 38.9 15.3 n/a
1999 584 41.5 14.1 n/a
2000 563 42.6 13.2 39.3
2001 571 42.8 13.3 26.4
2002 587 42.7 13.7 31.2
2003 587 42.7 13.7 31.2
2004 583 40.8 14.3 0
2005 570 40.8 14.0 32.1
2006 567 41.8 13.6 35.8
2007 577 43.0 13.4 33.1
2008 594 40.0 14.9 32.8
2009 584 38.0 15.4 30.3
2010 570 41.0 13.9 34.4
2011 516 39.0 13.2 33.9
2012 523 37.6 13.8 33.5
2013 518 37.6 13.7 34.6
2014 488 37.3 13.0 39.8
2015 480 32.0 15.0 41.7
2016 481 35.0 13.7 41.6
2017 480 34.8 13.7 32.7
2018 477 34.6 13.7 32.9
2019 485 34.7 13.9 34.8
2020 479 34.1 14.0 34.9
2021 475 34.1 13.9 33.5
2022 449 32.2 13.9 35.9
2023 443 34.2 12.9 39.5

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 Keystone Junior/Senior High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 721 45.0 16.0 n/a
1989 711 44.0 16.1 n/a
1990 668 44.0 15.1 0
1991 671 46.0 14.5 n/a
1992 659 45.0 14.6 n/a
1993 655 36.5 17.9 n/a
1994 621 37.1 16.7 n/a
1995 604 39.5 15.3 n/a
1996 604 39.5 15.3 n/a
1997 592 40.5 14.6 n/a
1998 594 38.9 15.3 n/a
1999 584 41.5 14.1 n/a
2000 563 42.6 13.2 39.3
2001 571 42.8 13.3 26.4
2002 587 42.7 13.7 31.2
2003 587 42.7 13.7 31.2
2004 583 40.8 14.3 0
2005 570 40.8 14.0 32.1
2006 567 41.8 13.6 35.8
2007 577 43.0 13.4 33.1
2008 594 40.0 14.9 32.8
2009 584 38.0 15.4 30.3
2010 570 41.0 13.9 34.4
2011 516 39.0 13.2 33.9
2012 523 37.6 13.8 33.5
2013 518 37.6 13.7 34.6
2014 488 37.3 13.0 39.8
2015 480 32.0 15.0 41.7
2016 481 35.0 13.7 41.6
2017 480 34.8 13.7 32.7
2018 477 34.6 13.7 32.9
2019 485 34.7 13.9 34.8
2020 479 34.1 14.0 34.9
2021 475 34.1 13.9 33.5
2022 449 32.2 13.9 35.9
2023 443 34.2 12.9 39.5

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 Keystone Junior/Senior High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $01 (0.0%) $15,280 (100.0%) $15,281
2020 $00 (0.0%) $15,557 (100.0%) $15,557
2021 $1,139 (6.6%) $16,006 (93.4%) $17,146
2022 $1,545 (8.5%) $16,688 (91.5%) $18,232

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Keystone 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 401st of 891 Middle schoolsRanks 467th of 893 Middle schools
 7.3%
Ranks 400th of 693 High schoolsRanks 274th of 674 High schools
 17.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
7th Grade Math (Keystone Junior/Senior High School)3122.9
 8.1%
   7th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)38.233.2
 5%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Keystone Junior/Senior High School)63.147.1
 16%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)60.554.5
 6%
8th Grade Math (Keystone Junior/Senior High School)35.525
 10.5%
   8th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)32.226
 6.2%
8th Grade Science (Keystone Junior/Senior High School)58.568.7
 10.2%
   8th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)58.257
 1.2%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Keystone Junior/Senior High School)57.140.7
 16.4%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)57.952.8
 5.1%
11th Grade Algebra I (Keystone Junior/Senior High School)59.440.8
 18.6%
   11th Grade Algebra I (Pennsylvania)63.334.1
 29.2%
11th Grade Biology (Keystone Junior/Senior High School)57.450.7
 6.7%
   11th Grade Biology (Pennsylvania)63.250.7
 12.5%
11th Grade Literature (Keystone Junior/Senior High School)73.666.3
 7.3%
   11th Grade Literature (Pennsylvania)71.565.3
 6.2%
All Grades Math (Keystone Junior/Senior High School)33.123.8
 9.3%
   All Grades Math (Pennsylvania)42.439.3
 3.1%
All Grades Science (Keystone Junior/Senior High School)58.568.7
 10.2%
   All Grades Science (Pennsylvania)6865.6
 2.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Keystone Junior/Senior High School)60.244
 16.2%
   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 Students485443
 8.7%
African American20
 100%
American Indian00
Asian00
Hispanic23
 50%
Pacific Islander00
White473429
 9.3%
Two or More Races811
 37.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients34.8%39.5%
 4.7%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Keystone Junior/Senior High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 443 students attended Keystone Junior/Senior High School.

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

Elementary : Keystone Elementary School

Keystone Junior/Senior High School ranks 274th of 674 Pennsylvania high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Students at Keystone Junior/Senior High School are 97% White, 2% Two or more races.


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