Summary:
The 16041 zip code is home to a single public high school, Karns City High School, which serves grades 7-12 and is part of the Karns City Area School District. While the school has a relatively high graduation rate and low dropout rate, its academic performance, as measured by standardized test scores, is generally below state and district averages, particularly in mathematics.
Karns City High School has a fluctuating statewide ranking, ranging from 338 out of 674 Pennsylvania high schools in 2022-2023 to 476 out of 686 in 2023-2024, with a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's proficiency rates in PSSA Math for all grades (16.5%) and 8th grade (10.4%) are significantly lower than the state (41.7%) and district (32.9%) averages. Additionally, the school serves a higher proportion of economically disadvantaged students, with 45.54% of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
Despite the academic challenges, Karns City High School has a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 13.8, and the school district spends above the state average per student at $23,165. These investments in resources may indicate an effort to improve student outcomes, but the academic results have not yet reflected the impact of these efforts. Overall, Karns City High School appears to be a school facing significant academic challenges, particularly in mathematics, and serving a population with significant economic disadvantages.
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