Carmichaels Area High School

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Carmichaels Area High School ranks 487 th of 686 Pennsylvania high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

Summary:

Carmichaels Area High School is a public high school located in Carmichaels, Pennsylvania, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 285 students. The school is part of the Carmichaels Area School District, which is ranked 456 out of 610 districts in Pennsylvania and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Carmichaels Area High School has shown some variability in its performance, with its statewide ranking fluctuating from 151 out of 674 high schools in 2022-2023 (rated 4 stars) to 487 out of 686 high schools in 2023-2024 (rated 1 star). The school performs better for male students and white students compared to female students and low socioeconomic status students. While the school has maintained a relatively stable four-year graduation rate, its Keystone Exam proficiency rates have been mixed, with some subjects below the state average.

Compared to nearby high schools, such as Mapletown Junior/Senior High School and Waynesburg Central Junior/Senior High School, Carmichaels Area High School's performance is generally lower, with these schools having higher test scores, graduation rates, and overall statewide rankings. The school's relatively high percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds and lower spending per student may contribute to its challenges, though its small class sizes could be a potential advantage.

Detail:

Public 9-12

215 North Vine Street
Carmichaels, PA 15320-1299

(724) 966-5045

District: Carmichaels Area School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
487^th of 686 Pennsylvania High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $15,840

Feeder schools for Carmichaels Area High School:

Elementary:

Carmichaels Area Elementary Center

Student/teacher ratio: 10.2

Number of students: 283

Racial breakdown:

White:

95.4%

Two or more races:

1.8%

African American:

1.4%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 98.9%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Carmichaels Area High School ranks worse than 71% of high schools in Pennsylvania. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 34.49. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Carmichaels Area High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (95.4%), two or more races (1.8%), African American (1.4%). (See more...)

Compare Details 98.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Carmichaels Area High School is 10.2. (See more...)

Compare Carmichaels Area High School employs 27.5 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Carmichaels Area High School is $15,840.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Carmichaels Area High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Carmichaels Area High School 487^th of 686 Pennsylvania public high schools. (See Carmichaels Area High School in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Female students:

Male students:

White students:

Carmichaels Area School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Carmichaels Area School District 456^th of 610 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Carmichaels Area High School

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Rank History for all students at Carmichaels Area High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	PA State Percentile
2003	37.67	434^th	583	25.6%
2004	42.17	401^st	590	32.0%
2005	18.78	515^th	593	13.2%
2006	23.38	525^th	604	13.1%
2007	31.62	502^nd	615	18.4%
2008	48.21	392^nd	621	36.9%
2009	36.50	495^th	632	21.7%
2010	56.30	334^th	649	48.5%
2011	46.19	445^th	660	32.6%
2012	42.61	465^th	664	30.0%
2013	35.87	454^th	591	23.2%
2014	49.09	361^st	580	37.8%
2015	53.80	400^th	680	41.2%
2016	43.94	472^nd	677	30.3%
2017	28.46	514^th	663	22.5%
2018	32.63	508^th	673	24.5%
2019	50.00	432^nd	693	37.7%
2022	51.40	382^nd	634	39.7%
2023	75.02	151^st	674	77.6%
2024	34.49	487^th	686	29.0%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Carmichaels Area High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	48.51	363^rd	652	44.3%
2024	29.36	504^th	664	24.1%

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Rank History for Female students at Carmichaels Area High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	19.65	539^th	665	18.9%

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Rank History for Male students at Carmichaels Area High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	50.19	366^th	662	44.7%

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Rank History for White students at Carmichaels Area High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	73.72	136^th	577	76.4%
2024	18.32	513^th	595	13.8%

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Data source: test scores: Pennsylvania Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Pennsylvania Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Carmichaels Area High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	336	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	-6	330
1989	322	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	322
1990	294	0	0	0	1	n/a	n/a	0	295
1991	278	0	0	0	1	n/a	n/a	0	279
1992	281	2	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	283
1993	278	0	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	279
1994	278	0	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	279
1995	561	2	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	564
1996	561	2	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	564
1997	575	3	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	579
1998	584	2	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	587
1999	606	4	3	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	613
2000	573	6	3	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	582
2001	539	6	4	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	549
2002	527	5	2	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	536
2003	527	5	2	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	536
2004	517	3	2	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	526
2005	498	5	1	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	508
2006	518	7	1	6	0	n/a	n/a	0	532
2007	542	6	1	6	0	n/a	n/a	0	555
2008	522	6	1	5	0	n/a	n/a	0	534
2009	545	3	1	5	0	n/a	n/a	0	554
2010	390	2	1	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	395
2011	501	3	2	2	0	2	0	0	510
2012	466	2	2	2	0	2	0	0	474
2013	427	2	1	3	0	1	1	0	435
2014	507	2	2	5	0	0	1	0	517
2015	481	2	3	4	1	0	2	0	493
2016	307	0	2	2	0	0	3	0	314
2017	314	0	2	4	2	0	0	0	322
2018	326	0	3	5	2	0	1	0	337
2019	319	2	3	6	2	0	0	0	332
2020	336	3	3	6	0	1	3	0	352
2021	305	5	2	7	1	1	6	0	327
2022	280	7	2	5	1	1	7	0	303
2023	268	5	2	3	0	1	6	0	285
2024	270	4	2	1	1	0	5	0	283

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Carmichaels Area High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	330	24.5	13.4	n/a
1989	322	22.5	14.3	n/a
1990	295	22.5	13.1	0
1991	279	24.6	11.3	n/a
1992	283	24.0	11.7	n/a
1993	279	17.0	16.4	n/a
1994	279	18.0	15.5	n/a
1995	564	33.0	17.1	n/a
1996	564	33.0	17.1	n/a
1997	579	36.0	16.1	n/a
1998	587	35.0	16.8	n/a
1999	613	38.0	16.1	n/a
2000	582	43.0	13.5	0
2001	549	43.0	12.8	0
2002	536	40.5	13.2	0
2003	536	40.5	13.2	0
2004	526	40.5	13.0	35.4
2005	508	40.5	12.5	0
2006	532	40.5	13.1	0
2007	555	39.0	14.2	37.3
2008	534	36.9	14.5	41.9
2009	554	39.0	14.2	36.1
2010	395	39.0	10.1	41.5
2011	510	39.0	13.0	42
2012	474	38.0	12.4	38.2
2013	435	37.2	11.6	41.8
2014	517	38.0	13.6	44.5
2015	493	38.0	12.9	46.7
2016	314	26.0	12.0	47.1
2017	322	26.0	12.3	32.3
2018	337	27.5	12.2	26.7
2019	332	27.0	12.2	25.6
2020	352	28.0	12.5	25
2021	327	26.0	12.5	33.9
2022	303	26.5	11.4	31.4
2023	285	26.5	10.7	25.6
2024	283	27.5	10.2	98.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Carmichaels Area High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	330	24.5	13.4	n/a
1989	322	22.5	14.3	n/a
1990	295	22.5	13.1	0
1991	279	24.6	11.3	n/a
1992	283	24.0	11.7	n/a
1993	279	17.0	16.4	n/a
1994	279	18.0	15.5	n/a
1995	564	33.0	17.1	n/a
1996	564	33.0	17.1	n/a
1997	579	36.0	16.1	n/a
1998	587	35.0	16.8	n/a
1999	613	38.0	16.1	n/a
2000	582	43.0	13.5	0
2001	549	43.0	12.8	0
2002	536	40.5	13.2	0
2003	536	40.5	13.2	0
2004	526	40.5	13.0	35.4
2005	508	40.5	12.5	0
2006	532	40.5	13.1	0
2007	555	39.0	14.2	37.3
2008	534	36.9	14.5	41.9
2009	554	39.0	14.2	36.1
2010	395	39.0	10.1	41.5
2011	510	39.0	13.0	42
2012	474	38.0	12.4	38.2
2013	435	37.2	11.6	41.8
2014	517	38.0	13.6	44.5
2015	493	38.0	12.9	46.7
2016	314	26.0	12.0	47.1
2017	322	26.0	12.3	32.3
2018	337	27.5	12.2	26.7
2019	332	27.0	12.2	25.6
2020	352	28.0	12.5	25
2021	327	26.0	12.5	33.9
2022	303	26.5	11.4	31.4
2023	285	26.5	10.7	25.6
2024	283	27.5	10.2	98.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Carmichaels Area High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$06 (0.1%)	$11,880 (99.9%)	$11,886
2020	$06 (0.1%)	$11,322 (99.9%)	$11,328
2021	$486 (3.0%)	$15,638 (97.0%)	$16,124
2022	$1,234 (7.8%)	$14,606 (92.2%)	$15,840

Data source: Pennsylvania Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Carmichaels Area High School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 432^nd of 693 High schools	Ranks 151^st of 674 High schools	39.9%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
11th Grade Algebra I (Carmichaels Area High School)	59	45.7	13.3%
11th Grade Algebra I (Pennsylvania)	63.3	34.1	29.2%
11th Grade Biology (Carmichaels Area High School)	51.8	64.9	13.1%
11th Grade Biology (Pennsylvania)	63.2	50.7	12.5%
11th Grade Literature (Carmichaels Area High School)	73.2	70.2	3%
11th Grade Literature (Pennsylvania)	71.5	65.3	6.2%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	332	285	14.2%
African American	2	5	150%
American Indian	2	0	100%
Asian	3	2	33.3%
Hispanic	6	3	50%
Pacific Islander	0	1
White	319	268	16%
Two or More Races	0	6
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	25.6%	25.6%	0%

Schools Near Carmichaels Area High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				Keystone Exams Algebra I (2024)	Keystone Exams Biology (2024)	Keystone Exams Literature (2024)	PSSA Math (2024)			PSSA Science (2024)		PSSA English Language Arts (2024)			Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Keystone Exams Algebra I 11th Grade	Keystone Exams Biology 11th Grade	Keystone Exams Literature 11th Grade	PSSA Math 7th Grade	PSSA Math 8th Grade	PSSA Math All Grades	PSSA Science 8th Grade	PSSA Science All Grades	PSSA English Language Arts 7th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts 8th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Carmichaels Area High School	Public	9-12	215 North Vine Street	Carmichaels	15320	Greene County	Carmichaels Area School District	No	No	No	No	(724) 966-5045	283	28	10.2	98.9%	270 (95.4%)	4 (1.4%)	1 (0.4%)	2 (0.7%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.8%)	34.5	487^th of 686 public high schools	29.0%		75	151^st of 674 public high schools	77.6%	336	34.4	45.4	40.6									$15,840	$1,234	$14,606
Jefferson-Morgan Middle School/High School	Public	7-12	1351 Jefferson Rd	Jefferson	15344	Greene County	Jefferson-Morgan School District	No	No	No	No	(724) 883-2310	373	30	12.4	53.4%	358 (96.0%)	4 (1.1%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (2.7%)	28.7	512^th of 686 public high schools	25.4%		25.1	530^th of 674 public high schools	21.4%	18	33.4	36.8	40.8	27.9	37.7	33.0	56.5	56.5	44.3	59.4	52.4	$17,617	$1,246	$16,371
Mapletown Junior/Senior High School	Public	7-12	1000 Mapletown Rd	Greensboro	15338	Greene County	Southeastern Greene School District	No	No	No	No	(724) 943-3401	249	25	9.9	100.0%	247 (99.2%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	71.2	195^th of 686 public high schools	71.6%		62.8	270^th of 674 public high schools	59.9%	75	60.0	55.0	67.5	43.2	32.3	38.7	32.3	32.3	50.0	23.3	39.2	$24,255	$696	$23,559
Brownsville Area High School	Public	9-12	One Falcon Drive	Brownsville	15417	Fayette County	Brownsville Area School District	No	No	No	No	(724) 785-8200	425	31	13.5	100.0%	334 (78.6%)	27 (6.4%)	8 (1.9%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	54 (12.7%)	24.7	539^th of 686 public high schools	21.4%		17.9	563^rd of 674 public high schools	16.5%	24	26.2	36.7	41.1									$19,252	$2,204	$17,047
Bethlehem-Center Junior/Senior High School	Public	7-12	179 Crawford Rd	Fredericktown	15333	Washington County	Bethlehem-Center School District	No	No	No	No	(724) 267-4910	455	32	14.4	96.3%	432 (94.9%)	10 (2.2%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (2.6%)	44.6	434^th of 686 public high schools	36.7%		26.8	523^rd of 674 public high schools	22.4%	89	25.0	47.6	63.6	21.2	11.5	16.3	63.7	63.7	43.9	49.2	46.6	$12,994	$00	$12,994
Waynesburg Central Junior/Senior High School	Public	7-12	30 Zimmerman Dr	Waynesburg	15370	Greene County	Central Greene School District	No	No	No	No	(724) 852-1050	685	57	12.1	53.1%	656 (95.8%)	1 (0.1%)	5 (0.7%)	8 (1.2%)	6 (0.9%)	2 (0.3%)	7 (1.0%)	33.1	496^th of 686 public high schools	27.7%		42.4	445^th of 674 public high schools	34.0%	51	22.1	47.1	48.1	29.0	18.0	23.3	46.2	46.2	56.5	50.5	53.4	$20,249	$107	$20,142
Greene County Career and Technology Center	Public	9-12	60 Zimmerman Drive	Waynesburg	15370	Greene County	Greene County Career and Technology Center	No	No	No	No	(724) 627-3106	6	15	.4		6 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)
California Area Senior High School	Public	9-12	11 Trojan Way	Coal Center	15423	Washington County	California Area School District	No	No	No	No	(724) 785-5800	292	19	15.5	99.0%	248 (84.9%)	17 (5.8%)	8 (2.7%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (6.2%)	22.2	547^th of 686 public high schools	20.3%		26.9	520^th of 674 public high schools	22.8%	27	23.9	28.4	47.0									$19,341	$1,924	$17,418
Albert Gallatin Area Senior High School	Public	9-12	1119 Township Dr	Uniontown	15401	Fayette County	Albert Gallatin Area School District	No	No	No	No	(724) 564-2024	956	62	15.4	100.9%	866 (90.6%)	35 (3.7%)	9 (0.9%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	45 (4.7%)	44.6	433^rd of 686 public high schools	36.9%		43	440^th of 674 public high schools	34.7%	7	39.8	46.0	52.5									$16,622	$2,374	$14,248
Fayette County Career & Technical Institute	Public	9-12	175 Georges Fairchance Road	Uniontown	15401	Fayette County	Fayette County Career & Technical Institute	No	No	No	No	(724) 437-2721	9	27	.3	66.7%	9 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3.5	659^th of 686 public high schools	3.9%					(n/a)	0.0	14.3	15.4

Frequently Asked Questions about Carmichaels Area High School

Is Carmichaels Area High School a good school?

Carmichaels Area High School ranks 487^th of 686 Pennsylvania high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

What schools feed into Carmichaels Area High School?

Carmichaels Area High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Carmichaels Area Elementary Center

How many students attend Carmichaels Area High School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 283 students attended Carmichaels Area High School.

What district is Carmichaels Area High School in?

Carmichaels Area School District

What is the racial makeup of Carmichaels Area High School?

Students at Carmichaels Area High School are 95% White, 2% Two or more races, 1% African American.

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