Serving 283 students in grades 9-12, Carmichaels Area High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤20% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is approximately equal to the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 283 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 5%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 50% in PA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Carmichaels Area High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Carmichaels Area High School's student population of 283 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
283 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Carmichaels Area High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,733 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Carmichaels Area High School is 0.10, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1842 out of 2733 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
57%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
n/a
15%
Black
2%
14%
White
95%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
60%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Carmichaels Area High School's ranking?
Carmichaels Area High School is ranked #1842 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Carmichaels Area High School often compared to?
Carmichaels Area High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Jefferson-morgan Middle School High School, Mapletown Jr. Sr. High School, Waynesburg Central Jr. Sr. High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% PA state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Carmichaels Area High School?
The graduation rate of Carmichaels Area High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 87%.
How many students attend Carmichaels Area High School?
283 students attend Carmichaels Area High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Carmichaels Area High School students are White, 2% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Carmichaels Area High School?
Carmichaels Area High School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Carmichaels Area High School offer ?
Carmichaels Area High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Carmichaels Area High School part of?
Carmichaels Area High School is part of Carmichaels Area School District.
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