Very Good
#931 of 2,846 schools in PA
Top 33% in state
Carbon Career & Technical Institute
High School · Carbon Career & Technical Institute · Jim Thorpe, PA
A high school in Jim Thorpe, PA where students score 9 points below what's typical for similar communities.
150 West 13th Street, Jim Thorpe, PA 18229
- Math 46% vs PA 42% (2024)
- Reading 61% vs PA 64% (2024)
- 95%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Carbon Career & Technical Institute score 54% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 63%).
2024 PSSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 6 points since 2019, to 54% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 53% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 64% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 26 test records from PA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
27.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Carbon Career & Technical Institute sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 31Car-Dependent
- Bike 12Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,124/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Jim Thorpe), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$67,642
Median home value
$215,400
Median rent
$931/mo
College educated
26.6%
Homeownership
86%
Poverty rate
8.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 18229; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jim Thorpe Area HSEnrollment path unverified | 6.0 | 9–12 | 0.4 mi | 529 | Compare → |
| Packer Ridge AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.7private | 1–12 | 2.3 mi | 47 | Compare → |
| Willow AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.2private | 1–12 | 3.6 mi | 95 | Compare → |
| Lehighton Area HSEnrollment path unverified | 7.2 | 9–12 | 4.0 mi | 603 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Carbon Career & Technical Institute
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $22,381NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
Carbon Career & Technical Institute is listed in Carbon Career & Technical Institute; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Carbon Career & Technical Institute
Carbon Career & Technical Institute is a public high school in Jim Thorpe, PA, part of Carbon Career & Technical Institute, serving approximately 391 students in grades 9th-12th with a 12.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 out of 10 and ranks #931 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 53% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 64% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Carbon Career & Technical Institute
What grades does Carbon Career & Technical Institute serve?
Carbon Career & Technical Institute serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Carbon Career & Technical Institute?
Carbon Career & Technical Institute has an enrollment of approximately 391 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Carbon Career & Technical Institute?
The student-teacher ratio at Carbon Career & Technical Institute is 12.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Carbon Career & Technical Institute rank in PA?
Carbon Career & Technical Institute ranks #931 of 2,846 schools in PA.
What is Carbon Career & Technical Institute's MySchoolScout rating?
Carbon Career & Technical Institute has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Carbon Career & Technical Institute?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Carbon Career & Technical Institute has 53% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 64% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Carbon Career & Technical Institute a charter school?
No, Carbon Career & Technical Institute is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Carbon Career & Technical Institute a Title I school?
No, Carbon Career & Technical Institute is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Carbon Career & Technical Institute?
27.1% of students at Carbon Career & Technical Institute qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 391
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 31
- Type
- vocational
- Setting
- Fringe Town
- County
- Carbon County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 36.3%
- Phone
- (570) 325-3682
- 4-Year Graduation
- 95%+
- Area population (ZIP 18229)
- 9,136
- Area average commute
- 35.9 min
- Area median age
- 49
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 PSSA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 PSSA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 PSSA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 PSSA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 18229; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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