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#1208 of 2,846 schools in PA
Top 42% in state
Carmichaels Area HS
High School · Carmichaels Area Sd · Carmichaels, PA
A Carmichaels Area Sd high school where students score 4 points above what's typical for similar communities.
215 North Vine Street, Carmichaels, PA 15320
- Math 34% vs PA 42% (2024)
- Reading 41% vs PA 64% (2024)
- 95%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Carmichaels Area HS score 38% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 34%).
2024 PSSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 25 points since 2019, to 38% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 51% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 62% (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
98.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Carmichaels Area HS 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 41Car-Dependent
- Bike 38Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$62,409
Median home value
$147,600
Median rent
$688/mo
College educated
18.7%
Homeownership
84.7%
Poverty rate
8.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 15320; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
0 from verified nearby records
No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Carmichaels Area Sd
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #1 of 3
- District spending per student
- $18,002NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 22.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Carmichaels Area HS is listed in Carmichaels Area SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Carmichaels Area HS
Carmichaels Area HS is a public high school in Carmichaels, PA, part of Carmichaels Area Sd, serving approximately 283 students in grades 9th-12th with a 10.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10 and ranks #1,208 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Carmichaels Area HS
What grades does Carmichaels Area HS serve?
Carmichaels Area HS serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Carmichaels Area HS?
Carmichaels Area HS has an enrollment of approximately 283 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Carmichaels Area HS?
The student-teacher ratio at Carmichaels Area HS is 10.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Carmichaels Area HS rank in PA?
Carmichaels Area HS ranks #1,208 of 2,846 schools in PA.
What is Carmichaels Area HS's MySchoolScout rating?
Carmichaels Area HS has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 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 Carmichaels Area HS?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Carmichaels Area HS has 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Carmichaels Area HS a charter school?
No, Carmichaels Area HS is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Carmichaels Area HS a Title I school?
No, Carmichaels Area HS is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Carmichaels Area HS?
98.9% of students at Carmichaels Area HS 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
- 283
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 27
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Greene County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 36.4%
- Phone
- (724) 966-5045
- 4-Year Graduation
- 95%+
- Area population (ZIP 15320)
- 4,578
- Area average commute
- 30.7 min
- Area median age
- 50.2
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 15320; 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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