KARNS CITY HIGH SCHOOL

Karns City HS is a Title I public high school that is part of the Karns City Area SD school district, located in Karns City, PA with about 688 students offering grade levels from 7th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 51 teachers, Karns City HS has a student/teacher ratio of about 13:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Karns City Area Junior/Senior High School, located in Karns City, Pennsylvania, serves as the central secondary educational facility for the Karns City Area School District. Situated in a rural community, the school is known for being a focal point of local pride, particularly regarding its athletic programs, which often foster a strong sense of community engagement and spirit among students and residents alike.

Academically, the school offers a standard comprehensive curriculum designed to prepare students for post-secondary education, vocational training, or the workforce. While maintaining its small-town character, the district emphasizes providing its students with essential technology and extracurricular opportunities, such as clubs, music programs, and sports, to ensure a well-rounded educational experience within a close-knit environment.

For more information, contact Karns City HS at (724) 756-2030 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

1446 Kittanning Pike
Karns City, PA 16041-1818
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KARNS CITY HIGH SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Karns City, PA with about 688 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Pennsylvania

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
High School
Charter School:*
No
District:
Karns City Area SD
Total Students:
688
Teachers:
51.15
NSLP Status:1
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I targeted assistance eligible school-No program
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
7th Grade
8th Grade
9th Grade
10th Grade
11th Grade
12th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 688 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending KARNS CITY HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 99% of the student body.

White
98.8%
Hispanic/Latino
0.7%
Black or African American
0.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.1%

Female
55.7%
Male
44.3%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.