Carbon Career & Technical Institute

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Carbon Career & Technical Institute ranks 378 th of 686 Pennsylvania high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Carbon Career & Technical Institute is a public high school located in Jim Thorpe, PA, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 394 students. The school is part of the Carbon Career & Technical Institute District, which is ranked 375 out of 610 districts in Pennsylvania and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

The school has a strong graduation rate, ranging from 87-97% in recent years, and a low dropout rate of 0-1.6%. In Algebra I, Carbon Career & Technical Institute outperforms the state average, with 46.3% proficiency compared to 41.6% statewide. However, the school lags behind in Biology and Literature proficiency, with rates of 40.9% and 61.3%, respectively, compared to the state averages of 50.5% and 63.2%. The school has a relatively high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 21.98% to 37.82% in recent years, and a lower student-teacher ratio of around 12-13 compared to nearby high schools.

Compared to other schools in the area, Tamaqua Area Senior High School and Hazleton Area High School have lower overall rankings and test scores, while Northwestern Lehigh High School and Palmerton Area High School have higher rankings and better test scores, particularly in math and science. Panther Valley Junior/Senior High School and Lehighton Area High School have lower rankings and test scores compared to Carbon Career & Technical Institute.

Detail:

Public 9-12

150 West 13th Street
Jim Thorpe, PA 18229-1821

(570) 325-3682

District: Carbon Career & Technical Institute

SchoolDigger Rank:
378^th of 686 Pennsylvania High Schools

Student/teacher ratio: 12.4

Number of students: 391

Racial breakdown:

White:

91.3%

Hispanic:

7.7%

African American:

0.8%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 27.1%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Carbon Career & Technical Institute ranks worse than 55.1% of high schools in Pennsylvania. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 51.41. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Carbon Career & Technical Institute 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 (91.3%), Hispanic (7.7%), African American (0.8%). (See more...)

Compare Details 27.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Carbon Career & Technical Institute is 12.4. (See more...)

Compare Carbon Career & Technical Institute employs 31.5 full-time teachers.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Carbon Career & Technical Institute:

SchoolDigger ranks Carbon Career & Technical Institute 378^th of 686 Pennsylvania public high schools. (See Carbon Career & Technical Institute in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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SchoolDigger ranks Carbon Career & Technical Institute 375^th of 610 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Carbon Career & Technical Institute

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Rank History for all students at Carbon Career & Technical Institute

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	PA State Percentile
2003	2.91	542^nd	583	7.0%
2004	0.80	578^th	590	2.0%
2005	1.63	570^th	593	3.9%
2006	10.94	556^th	604	7.9%
2007	8.05	573^rd	615	6.8%
2008	21.15	540^th	621	13.0%
2009	18.32	559^th	632	11.6%
2010	27.68	538^th	649	17.1%
2011	16.43	584^th	660	11.5%
2012	43.07	462^nd	664	30.4%
2015	54.87	393^rd	680	42.2%
2016	71.30	223^rd	677	67.1%
2017	62.32	318^th	663	52.0%
2018	63.85	323^rd	673	52.0%
2019	41.75	481^st	693	30.6%
2021	32.44	420^th	537	21.8%
2022	50.61	385^th	634	39.3%
2023	46.44	410^th	674	39.2%
2024	51.41	378^th	686	44.9%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Carbon Career & Technical Institute

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	78.84	110^th	652	83.1%
2024	70.38	172^nd	664	74.1%

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Rank History for Female students at Carbon Career & Technical Institute

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	44.58	423^rd	665	36.4%

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Rank History for Disabled students at Carbon Career & Technical Institute

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	43.20	248^th	502	50.6%
2024	69.97	102^nd	513	80.1%

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Rank History for Male students at Carbon Career & Technical Institute

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	56.03	309^th	662	53.3%

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Rank History for White students at Carbon Career & Technical Institute

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	26.56	474^th	577	17.9%
2024	36.28	403^rd	595	32.3%

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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 Carbon Career & Technical Institute

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1989	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	0
1990	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	0
1991	0	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0
1992	0	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0
1993	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	0
1995	357	3	1	15	2	n/a	n/a	378
1996	357	3	1	15	2	n/a	n/a	378
1997	327	3	2	4	1	n/a	n/a	337
1998	294	5	0	3	1	n/a	n/a	303
1999	323	4	0	5	0	n/a	n/a	332
2000	316	6	0	8	0	n/a	n/a	330
2001	309	3	0	10	0	n/a	n/a	322
2002	278	0	0	6	0	n/a	n/a	284
2003	278	0	0	6	0	n/a	n/a	284
2004	322	1	0	10	2	n/a	n/a	335
2005	332	7	1	7	1	n/a	n/a	348
2006	329	7	2	9	1	n/a	n/a	348
2007	276	7	1	8	2	n/a	n/a	294
2008	287	6	0	6	2	n/a	n/a	301
2009	321	6	1	6	1	n/a	n/a	335
2010	320	5	1	8	2	n/a	n/a	336
2011	311	10	1	6	2	0	0	330
2012	341	8	1	14	1	0	0	365
2013	336	7	1	15	2	0	0	361
2014	374	6	0	14	1	0	0	395
2015	353	5	0	18	0	0	4	380
2016	304	6	0	19	0	0	5	334
2017	295	4	0	18	0	0	4	321
2018	366	3	1	27	1	0	8	406
2019	362	7	1	17	1	0	5	393
2020	380	7	1	17	0	0	13	418
2021	373	5	1	18	0	0	3	400
2022	354	2	0	14	0	0	3	373
2023	369	0	0	23	0	0	2	394
2024	357	3	0	30	0	0	1	391

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 Carbon Career & Technical Institute

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	0	21.0	0.0	n/a
1990	0	21.0	0.0	n/a
1991	0	21.0	0.0	n/a
1992	0	22.0	0.0	n/a
1993	0	24.5	0.0	n/a
1995	378	32.5	11.6	n/a
1996	378	32.5	11.6	n/a
1997	337	33.0	10.2	n/a
1998	303	33.0	9.2	n/a
1999	332	33.0	10.1	n/a
2000	330	33.0	10.0	27.9
2001	322	33.0	9.8	29.2
2002	284	33.3	8.5	86.3
2003	284	33.3	8.5	86.3
2004	335	32.0	10.5	34.3
2005	348	30.0	11.6	70.4
2006	348	31.0	11.2	39.9
2007	294	31.0	9.5	33
2008	301	40.0	7.5	27.6
2009	335	31.0	10.8	29.9
2010	336	31.0	10.8	26.8
2011	330	31.0	10.6	26.7
2012	365	32.0	11.4	28.8
2013	361	32.0	11.2	28.3
2014	395	32.0	12.3	35.7
2015	380	32.0	11.8	38.4
2016	334	31.0	10.7	42.2
2017	321	30.0	10.7	n/a
2018	406	31.0	13.0	31.8
2019	393	31.0	12.6	31.8
2020	418	31.0	13.4	29.2
2021	400	30.5	13.1	31.5
2022	373	29.5	12.6	22
2023	394	30.5	12.9	37.8
2024	391	31.5	12.4	27.1

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 Carbon Career & Technical Institute

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	0	21.0	0.0	n/a
1990	0	21.0	0.0	n/a
1991	0	21.0	0.0	n/a
1992	0	22.0	0.0	n/a
1993	0	24.5	0.0	n/a
1995	378	32.5	11.6	n/a
1996	378	32.5	11.6	n/a
1997	337	33.0	10.2	n/a
1998	303	33.0	9.2	n/a
1999	332	33.0	10.1	n/a
2000	330	33.0	10.0	27.9
2001	322	33.0	9.8	29.2
2002	284	33.3	8.5	86.3
2003	284	33.3	8.5	86.3
2004	335	32.0	10.5	34.3
2005	348	30.0	11.6	70.4
2006	348	31.0	11.2	39.9
2007	294	31.0	9.5	33
2008	301	40.0	7.5	27.6
2009	335	31.0	10.8	29.9
2010	336	31.0	10.8	26.8
2011	330	31.0	10.6	26.7
2012	365	32.0	11.4	28.8
2013	361	32.0	11.2	28.3
2014	395	32.0	12.3	35.7
2015	380	32.0	11.8	38.4
2016	334	31.0	10.7	42.2
2017	321	30.0	10.7	n/a
2018	406	31.0	13.0	31.8
2019	393	31.0	12.6	31.8
2020	418	31.0	13.4	29.2
2021	400	30.5	13.1	31.5
2022	373	29.5	12.6	22
2023	394	30.5	12.9	37.8
2024	391	31.5	12.4	27.1

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.

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Carbon Career & Technical Institute

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 481^st of 693 High schools	Ranks 410^th of 674 High schools	8.6%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
11th Grade Algebra I (Carbon Career & Technical Institute)	58.9	27.3	31.6%
11th Grade Algebra I (Pennsylvania)	63.3	34.1	29.2%
11th Grade Biology (Carbon Career & Technical Institute)	50	50.5	0.5%
11th Grade Biology (Pennsylvania)	63.2	50.7	12.5%
11th Grade Literature (Carbon Career & Technical Institute)	61.5	55.9	5.6%
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	393	394	0.3%
African American	7	0	100%
American Indian	1	0	100%
Asian	1	0	100%
Hispanic	17	23	35.3%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	362	369	1.9%
Two or More Races	5	2	60%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	31.8%	37.8%	6%

Schools Near Carbon Career & Technical Institute

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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
Carbon Career & Technical Institute	Public	9-12	150 West 13th Street	Jim Thorpe	18229	Carbon County	Carbon Career & Technical Institute	No	No	No	No	(570) 325-3682	391	32	12.4	27.1%	357 (91.3%)	3 (0.8%)	30 (7.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	51.4	378^th of 686 public high schools	44.9%		46.4	410^th of 674 public high schools	39.2%	32	46.3	40.9	61.3
Jim Thorpe Area High School	Public	9-12	1 Olympian Way	Jim Thorpe	18229	Carbon County	Jim Thorpe Area School District	No	No	No	No	(570) 325-3663	529	41	12.9	56.9%	394 (74.5%)	29 (5.5%)	77 (14.6%)	4 (0.8%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	24 (4.5%)	61.7	275^th of 686 public high schools	59.9%		43.4	435^th of 674 public high schools	35.5%	160	48.2	47.3	69.0									$19,591	$2,494	$17,097
Lehighton Area High School	Public	9-12	1 Indian Lane	Lehighton	18235	Carbon County	Lehighton Area School District	No	No	No	No	(610) 377-6180	603	78	7.7	54.1%	520 (86.2%)	11 (1.8%)	53 (8.8%)	3 (0.5%)	1 (0.2%)	3 (0.5%)	12 (2.0%)	71	198^th of 686 public high schools	71.1%		41.2	450^th of 674 public high schools	33.2%	252	52.1	69.8	62.2									$14,217	$1,327	$12,890
Weatherly Area High School	Public	9-12	601 6th St	Weatherly	18255	Carbon County	Weatherly Area School District	No	No	No	Yes	(570) 427-8521	155	17	9.0	61.9%	125 (80.6%)	2 (1.3%)	22 (14.2%)	1 (0.6%)	2 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.9%)	55.4	340^th of 686 public high schools	50.4%		69.9	207^th of 674 public high schools	69.3%	133	33.3	67.6	57.2									$22,090	$233	$21,857
Panther Valley Junior/Senior High School	Public	7-12	912 Coal Region Way	Lansford	18232	Carbon County	Panther Valley School District	No	No	No	No	(570) 645-2171	781	46	16.9	101.3%	556 (71.2%)	55 (7.0%)	118 (15.1%)	4 (0.5%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	47 (6.0%)	28.6	513^th of 686 public high schools	25.2%		40.3	457^th of 674 public high schools	32.2%	56	19.2	32.5	57.0	11.8	12.1	12.0	35.6	35.6	34.3	40.5	37.2	$10,321	$2,633	$7,688
Palmerton Area High School	Public	9-12	3525 Fireline Rd	Palmerton	18071	Carbon County	Palmerton Area School District	No	No	No	No	(610) 826-3155	504	40	12.5	39.5%	439 (87.1%)	3 (0.6%)	52 (10.3%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (1.8%)	66.5	234^th of 686 public high schools	65.9%		67.7	231^st of 674 public high schools	65.7%	3	48.3	55.1	69.0									$15,441	$319	$15,121
Northern Lehigh Senior High School	Public	9-12	1 Bulldog Ln	Slatington	18080	Lehigh County	Northern Lehigh School District	No	No	No	No	(610) 767-9832	481	36	13.3	100.0%	375 (78.0%)	5 (1.0%)	79 (16.4%)	6 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.4%)	14 (2.9%)	47.6	407^th of 686 public high schools	40.7%		44.9	423^rd of 674 public high schools	37.2%	16	48.1	42.7	52.7									$20,661	$1,327	$19,334
Northwestern Lehigh High School	Public	9-12	6493 Route 309	New Tripoli	18066	Lehigh County	Northwestern Lehigh School District	No	No	No	No	(610) 298-8661	653	55	11.8	25.3%	592 (90.7%)	9 (1.4%)	26 (4.0%)	5 (0.8%)	5 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (2.5%)	75.4	159^th of 686 public high schools	76.8%		73.8	165^th of 674 public high schools	75.5%	6	64.2	62.8	65.5									$22,019	$932	$21,087
Tamaqua Area Senior High School	Public	9-12	500 Penn St	Tamaqua	18252	Schuylkill County	Tamaqua Area School District	No	No	No	No	(570) 668-1901	654	45	14.5	53.8%	538 (82.3%)	20 (3.1%)	87 (13.3%)	3 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	5 (0.8%)	58.4	313^th of 686 public high schools	54.4%		47.4	399^th of 674 public high schools	40.8%	86	67.3	42.0	66.7									$13,456	$426	$13,030
Hazleton Area Career Center	Public	9-12	1451 W 23rd St	Hazle Township	18202	Luzerne County	Hazleton Area Career Center	No	No	No	No	(570) 459-3221	0	24	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)

Frequently Asked Questions about Carbon Career & Technical Institute

What is the racial makeup of Carbon Career & Technical Institute?

Students at Carbon Career & Technical Institute are 91% White, 8% Hispanic.

How many students attend Carbon Career & Technical Institute?

In the 2023-24 school year, 391 students attended Carbon Career & Technical Institute.

Is Carbon Career & Technical Institute a good school?

Carbon Career & Technical Institute ranks 378^th of 686 Pennsylvania high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

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