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#1189 of 2,846 schools in PA

Top 42% in state

Knoch HS

High School · Knoch Sd · Saxonburg, PA

A Knoch Sd high school where students score 16 points below what's typical for similar communities.

345 Knoch Rd, Saxonburg, PA 16056

  • Math 25% vs PA 42% (2024)
  • Reading 64% vs PA 64% (2024)
  • 95%+ 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress8.2Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-1.32 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics4.9Below Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency25.2% (2024 PSSA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency64.3% (2024 PSSA)
Math vs. State Avg-16.8 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+0.3 pts
Overall Proficiency45% (2024 PSSA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)61% (model expectation from 2024 PSSA)
vs. Expected-15.8 pts
Adjusted Percentile30th
College Readiness8.6Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate95%+
AP Participation24.4%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment4.6Below Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio15:1
District spending per student$16,504
Chronic Absenteeism19.3%

Students at Knoch HS score 45% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 61%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 PSSA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.

Math Proficiency25%(2024 PSSA)
School
State
42%(2024 PSSA)
ELA Proficiency64%(2024 PSSA)
School
State
64%(2024 PSSA)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 29 points since 2019, to 45% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
70%
ELA
78%
2010
Math
70%
ELA
74%
2011
Math
78%
ELA
78%
2012
Math
78%
ELA
85%
2013
Math
78%
ELA
81%
2014
Math
80%
ELA
70%
2015
Math
88%
ELA
88%
2016
Math
76%
ELA
68%
2017
Math
72%
ELA
82%
2018
Math
69%
ELA
79%
2019
Math
69%
ELA
79%
2020*
Math
72%
2021*
Math
72%
2024
Math
25%
ELA
64%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 71% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 77% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

32.9%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Knoch HS sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Pittsburgh map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 20Car-Dependent
  • Bike 29Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Low146/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Saxonburg), 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

$73,527

Median home value

$269,600

Median rent

$886/mo

College educated

30.3%

Homeownership

75%

Poverty rate

5.8%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 16056; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs3AP courses offered
24.4% participation·State avg: 2.8 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses5of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

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.

Knoch Sd

Schools in district
4
Rank in district
#3 of 4
District spending per student
$16,504NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
6.2%Census SAIPE · 2024

Knoch HS is listed in Knoch SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Knoch HS

Knoch HS is a public high school in Saxonburg, PA, part of Knoch Sd, serving approximately 721 students in grades 9th-12th with a 15:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10 and ranks #1,189 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 71% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 77% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Knoch HS

What grades does Knoch HS serve?

Knoch HS serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Knoch HS?

Knoch HS has an enrollment of approximately 721 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Knoch HS?

The student-teacher ratio at Knoch HS is 15:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Knoch HS rank in PA?

Knoch HS ranks #1,189 of 2,846 schools in PA.

What is Knoch HS's MySchoolScout rating?

Knoch HS has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 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 Knoch HS?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Knoch HS has 71% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 77% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Knoch HS a charter school?

No, Knoch HS is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Knoch HS a Title I school?

No, Knoch HS is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Knoch HS?

32.9% of students at Knoch 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
721
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
Teachers (FTE)
48
Type
regular
Setting
Fringe Rural
County
Butler County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
19.3%
4-Year Graduation
95%+
Area population (ZIP 16056)
4,429
Area average commute
26.7 min
Area median age
45.9
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 16056; 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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