Kutztown Area Senior High School

Summary:

Kutztown Area Senior High School is a public high school serving grades 9-12 in Kutztown, Pennsylvania, with a student population of 434. The school consistently ranks among the top high schools in the state, with exceptional academic performance, high graduation rates, and low dropout rates.

Kutztown Area Senior High School stands out for its strong academic achievement, with 82.4% of students proficient or better in Literature, 73.2% in Biology, and 58.2% in Algebra I on the Keystone Exams, significantly outperforming the state averages. The school also ranks highly for specific student subgroups, including 5th for low socioeconomic status students and 26th for disabled students in Pennsylvania. In contrast, nearby schools like Antietam Middle School/High School and Muhlenberg High School lag behind in academic achievement, with significantly lower proficiency rates.

The demographic differences between Kutztown Area Senior High School and the surrounding schools may contribute to the disparities in academic performance. Kutztown Area Senior High School has a predominantly White student population (85.48%), while the nearby schools, such as Antietam Middle School/High School and Muhlenberg High School, have much more diverse student populations with higher proportions of Hispanic and African American students. Additionally, Kutztown Area Senior High School has a relatively low percentage of free and reduced-price lunch recipients (22.84% to 28.57%), compared to the nearby schools, which have much higher percentages (57.48% to 66.81%). These socioeconomic factors may play a role in the observed academic performance differences.

Detail:

Public 9-12

50 Trexler Ave
Kutztown, PA 19530-9722

(610) 683-7346

District: Kutztown Area School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
51^st of 674 Pennsylvania High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $23,774

Feeder schools for Kutztown Area Senior High School:

Elementary:	Greenwich-Lenhartsville Elementary School
	Kutztown Elementary School
Middle:	Kutztown Area Middle School

Student/teacher ratio: 12.2

Number of students: 434

Racial breakdown:

White:

85.5%

Hispanic:

9.4%

Two or more races:

2.3%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 28.6%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Kutztown Area Senior High School ranks better than 92.4% of high schools in Pennsylvania. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 88.55. (See more...)

The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of Kutztown Area Senior High School freshmen who graduate within four years, adjusting for students who transfer in or out.

The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (85.5%), Hispanic (9.4%), two or more races (2.3%). (See more...)

Compare Details 28.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Kutztown Area Senior High School is 12.2. (See more...)

Compare Kutztown Area Senior High School employs 35.5 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Kutztown Area Senior High School is $23,774.

Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Kutztown Area Senior High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Kutztown Area Senior High School 51^st of 674 Pennsylvania public high schools. (See Kutztown Area Senior High School in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Disabled students:

White students:

Kutztown Area School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Kutztown Area School District 123^rd of 606 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Kutztown Area Senior High School

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Rank History for all students at Kutztown Area Senior High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	PA State Percentile
2003	88.57	40^th	583	93.1%
2004	85.45	61^st	590	89.7%
2005	81.98	76^th	593	87.2%
2006	57.81	310^th	604	48.7%
2007	71.76	160^th	615	74.0%
2008	59.41	294^th	621	52.7%
2009	67.45	210^th	632	66.8%
2010	56.83	331^st	649	49.0%
2011	59.99	323^rd	660	51.1%
2012	69.60	216^th	664	67.5%
2013	68.68	168^th	591	71.6%
2014	81.42	69^th	580	88.1%
2015	68.16	246^th	680	63.8%
2016	76.38	140^th	677	79.3%
2017	73.53	186^th	663	71.9%
2018	76.40	159^th	673	76.4%
2019	81.71	104^th	693	85.0%
2022	89.43	28^th	634	95.6%
2023	88.55	51^st	674	92.4%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Kutztown Area Senior High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	95.64	14^th	652	97.9%

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Rank History for Disabled students at Kutztown Area Senior High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	93.82	26^th	502	94.8%

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Rank History for White students at Kutztown Area Senior High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	86.72	50^th	577	91.3%

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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.

Data source: Pennsylvania Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Kutztown Area 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	580	2	7	8	0	n/a	n/a	0	597
1989	521	3	6	5	0	n/a	n/a	0	535
1990	508	2	3	5	0	n/a	n/a	0	518
1991	488	2	2	5	0	n/a	n/a	0	497
1992	512	2	2	6	0	n/a	n/a	0	522
1993	514	3	2	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	523
1994	515	1	3	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	523
1995	543	3	4	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	550
1996	543	3	4	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	550
1997	586	5	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	593
1998	573	6	4	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	586
1999	584	2	3	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	592
2000	582	1	4	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	590
2001	568	0	4	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	576
2002	626	3	7	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	639
2003	626	3	7	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	639
2004	618	2	6	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	630
2005	605	5	5	7	0	n/a	n/a	0	622
2006	613	6	1	12	0	n/a	n/a	0	632
2007	569	4	0	13	0	n/a	n/a	0	586
2008	590	4	0	16	1	n/a	n/a	0	611
2009	567	3	1	13	0	n/a	n/a	2	586
2010	544	4	3	18	0	n/a	n/a	1	570
2011	544	5	4	9	0	0	1	0	563
2012	506	5	4	9	0	0	2	0	526
2013	506	7	4	16	0	0	6	0	539
2014	446	8	4	16	0	0	5	0	479
2015	421	7	3	17	0	0	4	0	452
2016	407	9	6	18	0	0	12	0	452
2017	399	9	4	22	0	1	9	0	444
2018	394	10	6	21	0	1	10	0	442
2019	403	7	9	21	1	0	10	0	451
2020	388	5	9	33	1	1	7	0	444
2021	379	6	10	44	1	1	10	0	451
2022	389	6	9	47	1	1	9	0	462
2023	371	5	6	41	0	1	10	0	434

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 Kutztown Area Senior High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	597	40.0	14.9	n/a
1989	535	34.9	15.3	n/a
1990	518	34.3	15.1	0
1991	497	34.3	14.4	n/a
1992	522	34.7	15.0	n/a
1993	523	33.3	15.7	n/a
1994	523	34.2	15.3	n/a
1995	550	34.7	15.9	n/a
1996	550	34.7	15.9	n/a
1997	593	36.1	16.4	n/a
1998	586	39.8	14.7	n/a
1999	592	42.7	13.9	n/a
2000	590	42.2	14.0	6.3
2001	576	42.7	13.5	6.8
2002	639	44.7	14.3	9.4
2003	639	44.7	14.3	9.4
2004	630	44.7	14.1	8.7
2005	622	45.0	13.8	9.6
2006	632	45.5	13.9	13
2007	586	45.5	12.9	12.5
2008	611	50.0	12.2	15.2
2009	586	52.5	11.2	13.9
2010	570	50.0	11.4	16
2011	563	47.9	11.7	16
2012	526	42.8	12.2	17.9
2013	539	43.2	12.4	18.2
2014	479	42.9	11.1	18.4
2015	452	42.0	10.7	20.1
2016	452	39.0	11.5	24.3
2017	444	40.6	10.9	20
2018	442	37.6	11.7	23.8
2019	451	36.8	12.2	26.2
2020	444	34.2	12.9	25.2
2021	451	34.8	12.9	22.8
2022	462	34.8	13.2	25.3
2023	434	35.5	12.2	28.6

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 Kutztown Area Senior High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	597	40.0	14.9	n/a
1989	535	34.9	15.3	n/a
1990	518	34.3	15.1	0
1991	497	34.3	14.4	n/a
1992	522	34.7	15.0	n/a
1993	523	33.3	15.7	n/a
1994	523	34.2	15.3	n/a
1995	550	34.7	15.9	n/a
1996	550	34.7	15.9	n/a
1997	593	36.1	16.4	n/a
1998	586	39.8	14.7	n/a
1999	592	42.7	13.9	n/a
2000	590	42.2	14.0	6.3
2001	576	42.7	13.5	6.8
2002	639	44.7	14.3	9.4
2003	639	44.7	14.3	9.4
2004	630	44.7	14.1	8.7
2005	622	45.0	13.8	9.6
2006	632	45.5	13.9	13
2007	586	45.5	12.9	12.5
2008	611	50.0	12.2	15.2
2009	586	52.5	11.2	13.9
2010	570	50.0	11.4	16
2011	563	47.9	11.7	16
2012	526	42.8	12.2	17.9
2013	539	43.2	12.4	18.2
2014	479	42.9	11.1	18.4
2015	452	42.0	10.7	20.1
2016	452	39.0	11.5	24.3
2017	444	40.6	10.9	20
2018	442	37.6	11.7	23.8
2019	451	36.8	12.2	26.2
2020	444	34.2	12.9	25.2
2021	451	34.8	12.9	22.8
2022	462	34.8	13.2	25.3
2023	434	35.5	12.2	28.6

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 Kutztown Area Senior High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$00 (0.0%)	$23,064 (100.0%)	$23,064
2020	$327 (1.5%)	$22,044 (98.5%)	$22,370
2021	$488 (2.0%)	$23,685 (98.0%)	$24,173
2022	$1,000 (4.2%)	$22,774 (95.8%)	$23,774

Data source: Pennsylvania Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Kutztown Area Senior High School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 104^th of 693 High schools	Ranks 51^st of 674 High schools	7.4%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
11th Grade Algebra I (Kutztown Area Senior High School)	83.5	58.2	25.3%
11th Grade Algebra I (Pennsylvania)	63.3	34.1	29.2%
11th Grade Biology (Kutztown Area Senior High School)	77.9	73.2	4.7%
11th Grade Biology (Pennsylvania)	63.2	50.7	12.5%
11th Grade Literature (Kutztown Area Senior High School)	85.4	82.4	3%
11th Grade Literature (Pennsylvania)	71.5	65.3	6.2%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	451	434	3.8%
African American	7	5	28.6%
American Indian	1	0	100%
Asian	9	6	33.3%
Hispanic	21	41	95.2%
Pacific Islander	0	1
White	403	371	7.9%
Two or More Races	10	10
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	26.2%	28.6%	2.4%

Schools Near Kutztown Area Senior High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2023)				Ranking (2022)				Keystone Exams Algebra I (2023)	Keystone Exams Biology (2023)	Keystone Exams Literature (2023)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	SchoolDigger Rating (2023)	Average Standard Score (2022)	Statewide Rank (2022)	State Percentile (2022)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Keystone Exams Algebra I 11th Grade	Keystone Exams Biology 11th Grade	Keystone Exams Literature 11th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Kutztown Area Senior High School	Public	9-12	50 Trexler Ave	Kutztown	19530	Berks County	Kutztown Area School District	No	No	No	No	(610) 683-7346	434	36	12.2	28.6%	371 (85.5%)	5 (1.2%)	41 (9.4%)	6 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	10 (2.3%)	88.6	51^st of 674 public high schools	92.4%		89.4	28^th of 634 public high schools	95.6%	23	58.2	73.2	82.4	$23,774	$1,000	$22,774
Brandywine Heights High School	Public	9-12	103 Old Topton Rd	Mertztown	19539	Berks County	Brandywine Heights Area School District	No	No	No	No	(610) 682-5102	439	42	10.4	22.1%	397 (90.4%)	4 (0.9%)	21 (4.8%)	3 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (3.2%)	78.4	124^th of 674 public high schools	81.6%		75.9	156^th of 634 public high schools	75.4%	32	44.8	68.3	73.8	$25,240	$1,055	$24,185
Fleetwood Senior High School	Public	9-12	803 N Richmond St	Fleetwood	19522	Berks County	Fleetwood Area School District	No	No	No	No	(610) 944-7656	795	68	11.6	27.2%	635 (79.9%)	27 (3.4%)	111 (14.0%)	13 (1.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	8 (1.0%)	80.4	110^th of 674 public high schools	83.7%		86	56^th of 634 public high schools	91.2%	54	39.3	67.1	82.2	$12,781	$210	$12,571
Oley Valley Senior High School	Public	9-12	17 Jefferson St	Oley	19547	Berks County	Oley Valley School District	No	No	No	No	(610) 987-4100	504	37	13.5	26.6%	455 (90.3%)	2 (0.4%)	30 (6.0%)	9 (1.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (1.6%)	85.9	72^nd of 674 public high schools	89.3%		66.8	235^th of 634 public high schools	62.9%	163	57.8	74.8	76.5	$20,540	$1,219	$19,321
Berks Career and Technology Center-East Campus	Public	9-12	3307 Friedensburg Road	Oley	19547	Berks County	Berks Career and Technology Center	No	No	No	No	(610) 374-4073	32	30	1.0		28 (87.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (3.1%)	1 (3.1%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (3.1%)	1 (3.1%)								(n/a)
Schuylkill Valley High School	Public	9-12	929 Lakeshore Dr	Leesport	19533	Berks County	Schuylkill Valley School District	No	No	No	No	(610) 926-1706	666	47	14.2	26.1%	545 (81.8%)	16 (2.4%)	86 (12.9%)	9 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.5%)	7 (1.1%)	51.1	372^nd of 674 public high schools	44.8%		74.1	174^th of 634 public high schools	72.6%	198	21.3	46.6	67.1	$14,256	$00	$14,256
Hamburg Area High School	Public	9-12	701 Windsor Street	Hamburg	19526	Berks County	Hamburg Area School District	No	No	No	No	(610) 562-3861	714	50	14.2	40.5%	622 (87.1%)	9 (1.3%)	59 (8.3%)	6 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (2.5%)	50	381^st of 674 public high schools	43.5%		43.8	430^th of 634 public high schools	32.2%	49	15.0	50.6	66.5	$18,663	$549	$18,114
Muhlenberg High School	Public	10-12	400 Sharp Avenue	Reading	19605	Berks County	Muhlenberg School District	No	No	No	No	(610) 921-8078	1,151	61	18.7	66.8%	326 (28.3%)	89 (7.7%)	693 (60.2%)	14 (1.2%)	3 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	26 (2.3%)	16.4	570^th of 674 public high schools	15.4%		35.9	467^th of 634 public high schools	26.3%	103	9.4	23.5	45.7	$16,060	$1,894	$14,166
Northwestern Lehigh High School	Public	9-12	6493 Route 309	New Tripoli	18066	Lehigh County	Northwestern Lehigh School District	No	No	No	No	(610) 298-8661	695	55	12.6	14.4%	612 (88.1%)	11 (1.6%)	45 (6.5%)	8 (1.2%)	5 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (2.0%)	73.8	165^th of 674 public high schools	75.5%		71.3	200^th of 634 public high schools	68.5%	35	44.5	56.4	77.1	$22,019	$932	$21,087
Reading Muhlenberg Career and Technology Center	Public	9-12	2615 Warren Road	Reading	19604	Berks County	Reading Muhlenberg Career and Technology Center	No	No	No	No	(610) 921-7300	15	34	.4	73.3%	6 (40.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (60.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)

Frequently Asked Questions about Kutztown Area Senior High School

How many students attend Kutztown Area Senior High School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 434 students attended Kutztown Area Senior High School.

Is Kutztown Area Senior High School a good school?

Yes. Kutztown Area Senior High School ranks in the top 7.6% of Pennsylvania high schools.

What schools feed into Kutztown Area Senior High School?

Kutztown Area Senior High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Greenwich-Lenhartsville Elementary School
Elementary : Kutztown Elementary School
Middle : Kutztown Area Middle School

What district is Kutztown Area Senior High School in?

Kutztown Area School District

What is the racial makeup of Kutztown Area Senior High School?

Students at Kutztown Area Senior High School are 85% White, 9% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races, 1% Asian, 1% African American.

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