Karns City High School
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Karns City High School is located in Karns City, Pennsylvania
. It is part of the Karns City Area School District
. The school serves students residing in Butler County, Pennsylvania
and Armstrong County, Pennsylvania
. The boroughs of Chicora
, Fairview
, Karns City
, Petrolia
, and Bruin
, as well as the townships of Parker
, Fairview
, Donegal
, Perry
, Sugar Creek
, Brady's Bend
, and Brady
are within Karns City School District boundaries. The Principal is David Beck and Ed Conto is the Assistant High School Principal. The school colors are purple and gold. The school mascot is the Gremlin.
Graduation Rate:
2009 - 9%
2008 - 4%
2007 - 6%
2006 - 0%
2005 - 2%
PSSA Results
11th Grade Reading
2009 - 83% on grade level. In Pennsylvania, 65% of 11th graders on grade level.
2008 - 75%, State - 65%
2007 - 70%, State - 65%
2006 - 65%, State - 65%
2005 - 59%, State - 65%
11th Grade Math:
2009 - 77% on grade level. In Pennsylvania, 56% of 11th graders are on grade level.
2008 - 69%, State - 54%
2007 - 63%, State - 53%
2006 - 51%, State - 52%
2005 - 46%, State - 51%
11th Grade Science:
2009 - 51% on grade level. State: 40% of 11th graders were on grade level.
2008 - 46%, State - 39%
College remediation: According to a Pennsylvania Department of Education study released in January 2009, 21% of Karns City Area School District graduates required remediation in mathematics and or reading before they were prepared to take college level courses in the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education
or community colleges. Less than 66% of Pennsylvania high school graduates, who enroll in a four-year college in Pennsylvania, will earn a bachelor's degree within six years. Among Pennsylvania high school graduates pursuing an associate degree, only one in three graduate in three years. Per the Pennsylvania Department of Education
, one in three recent high school graduates who attend Pennsylvania's public universities and community colleges takes at least one remedial course in math, reading or English.
Dual Enrollment The high school does not offer the Pennsylvania Dual Enrollment
program which permits students to earn deeply discounted college credits (up to 75% off) while still enrolled in high school. Students retain full access to all activities and programs at the high school, including the graduation ceremony. The program is offered through over 400 school districts with the assistance of a state grant. There are minimal administrative costs to the school district for this program.
By Pennsylvania law, all K-12 students in the district, including those who attend a private nonpublic school, cyber charter school, charter school and those homeschooled, are eligible to participate in the extracurricular programs including all athletics. They must meet the same eligibility rules as the students enrolled in the district's schools.
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Pennsylvania
The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania is a U.S. state that is located in the Northeastern and Mid-Atlantic regions of the United States. The state borders Delaware and Maryland to the south, West Virginia to the southwest, Ohio to the west, New York and Ontario, Canada, to the north, and New Jersey to...
. It is part of the Karns City Area School District
Karns City Area School District
Karns City Area School District is a public school district in Butler County, Pennsylvania and Armstrong County, Pennsylvania. The boroughs of Chicora, Fairview, Karns City, Petrolia, and Bruin, as well as the townships of Parker, Fairview, Donegal, Perry, Sugar Creek, Brady's Bend, and Brady are...
. The school serves students residing in Butler County, Pennsylvania
Butler County, Pennsylvania
-Demographics:As of the census of 2000, there were 174,083 people, 65,862 households, and 46,827 families residing in the county. The population density was 221 people per square mile . There were 69,868 housing units at an average density of 89 per square mile...
and Armstrong County, Pennsylvania
Armstrong County, Pennsylvania
Armstrong County is a county located in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania. As of the 2010 census, the population was 68,941. It is located northeast of Pittsburgh and Allegheny County. Armstrong County was added to the Pittsburgh Metropolitan Statistical Area in 2003.The county seat is Kittanning...
. The boroughs of Chicora
Chicora, Pennsylvania
Chicora is a borough in Butler County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 1,021 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Chicora is located at ....
, Fairview
Fairview, Pennsylvania
Fairview is a borough in Butler County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 220 at the 2000 census. It should not be confused with Fairview, Erie County, Pennsylvania which carries the ZIP code 16415.-Geography:...
, Karns City
Karns City, Pennsylvania
Karns City is a borough in Butler County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 244 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Karns City is located at .According to the United States Census Bureau, the borough has a total area of , all of it land....
, Petrolia
Petrolia, Pennsylvania
Petrolia is a borough in Butler County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 218 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Petrolia is located at ....
, and Bruin
Bruin, Pennsylvania
Bruin is a borough in Butler County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 534 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Bruin is located at ....
, as well as the townships of Parker
Parker Township, Pennsylvania
Parker Township is a township in Butler County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 700 at the 2000 census.-Geography:According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 23.5 square miles , all of it land.-Demographics:As of the census of 2000, there were...
, Fairview
Fairview Township, Butler County, Pennsylvania
Fairview Township is a township in Butler County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 2,061 at the 2000 census.-Geography:According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of , of which, of it is land and 0.04% is water.-Demographics:As of the census of 2000,...
, Donegal
Donegal Township, Butler County, Pennsylvania
Donegal Township is a township in Butler County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 1,722 at the 2000 census.-Geography:According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of , of which, of it is land and of it is water.-Demographics:As of the census of 2000,...
, Perry
Perry Township, Armstrong County, Pennsylvania
Perry Township is a township in Armstrong County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 404 at the 2000 census.-Geography:According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 15.0 square miles , all of it land.-Demographics:As of the census of 2000, there...
, Sugar Creek
Sugarcreek Township, Pennsylvania
Sugarcreek Township is a township in Armstrong County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 1,557 at the 2000 census.-Geography:According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 27.0 square miles , all of it land.-Demographics:As of the census of 2000,...
, Brady's Bend
Brady's Bend, Pennsylvania
Brady's Bend, also known as Bradys Bend, is named for Captain Samuel Brady , famed frontier scout and the subject of many legends. The photo is a composite of three shots taken about 1,400 ft. above sea level...
, and Brady
Brady Township, Clarion County, Pennsylvania
Brady Township is a township in Clarion County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 62 at the 2000 census.-Geography:According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of , of which, of it is land and of it is water.-Demographics:As of the census of 2000,...
are within Karns City School District boundaries. The Principal is David Beck and Ed Conto is the Assistant High School Principal. The school colors are purple and gold. The school mascot is the Gremlin.
Graduation Rate:
2009 - 9%
2008 - 4%
2007 - 6%
2006 - 0%
2005 - 2%
PSSA Results
11th Grade Reading
2009 - 83% on grade level. In Pennsylvania, 65% of 11th graders on grade level.
2008 - 75%, State - 65%
2007 - 70%, State - 65%
2006 - 65%, State - 65%
2005 - 59%, State - 65%
11th Grade Math:
2009 - 77% on grade level. In Pennsylvania, 56% of 11th graders are on grade level.
2008 - 69%, State - 54%
2007 - 63%, State - 53%
2006 - 51%, State - 52%
2005 - 46%, State - 51%
11th Grade Science:
2009 - 51% on grade level. State: 40% of 11th graders were on grade level.
2008 - 46%, State - 39%
College remediation: According to a Pennsylvania Department of Education study released in January 2009, 21% of Karns City Area School District graduates required remediation in mathematics and or reading before they were prepared to take college level courses in the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education
Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education
The Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education is the largest provider of higher education in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and a large public university system in the United States. It is the tenth-largest university system in the United States and 43rd largest in the world...
or community colleges. Less than 66% of Pennsylvania high school graduates, who enroll in a four-year college in Pennsylvania, will earn a bachelor's degree within six years. Among Pennsylvania high school graduates pursuing an associate degree, only one in three graduate in three years. Per the Pennsylvania Department of Education
Pennsylvania Department of Education
The Pennsylvania Department of Education is the executive department of the state charged with K-12 and adult educational budgeting, management and guidelines. As the state education agency, its activities are directed by Pennsylvania's Secretary of Education, Gerald L. Zahorchak...
, one in three recent high school graduates who attend Pennsylvania's public universities and community colleges takes at least one remedial course in math, reading or English.
Dual Enrollment The high school does not offer the Pennsylvania Dual Enrollment
Dual enrollment
In education, dual enrollment involved students being enrolled in two separate, academically related institutions. It may also refer to any individual who is participating in two related programs, but such a general form of usage is uncommon....
program which permits students to earn deeply discounted college credits (up to 75% off) while still enrolled in high school. Students retain full access to all activities and programs at the high school, including the graduation ceremony. The program is offered through over 400 school districts with the assistance of a state grant. There are minimal administrative costs to the school district for this program.
Graduation project
By law, all Pennsylvania secondary school students must complete a project as a part of their eligibility to graduate from high school. The type of project, its rigor and its expectations are set by the individual school district.Secondary Reading I and II
Karns City High School requires summer reading as part of the curriculum in both Secondary Reading I and II. Students are mandated to read two books for a total of 400 pages. Additionally, the student regularly write reading responses which they submit to the teacher via email during the summer or on paper the first day of school in the new school year. A list of the books that may be read is posted on the district's website.Extracurriculars
The district offers a variety of clubs, activities and sports.By Pennsylvania law, all K-12 students in the district, including those who attend a private nonpublic school, cyber charter school, charter school and those homeschooled, are eligible to participate in the extracurricular programs including all athletics. They must meet the same eligibility rules as the students enrolled in the district's schools.
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