Best High Schools in Natrona Heights, PA

High schools
3
Students
2,385
Avg actual
64%
Avg projected
60%
Impact
meet expectations

The top high schools in Natrona Heights, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Freeport Area Shs

A+

SchoolGrade

87%

Actual Test Scores

71%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Freeport Area Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 546 Students

2. Kiski Area Hs

B

SchoolGrade

58%

Actual Test Scores

60%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Kiski Area Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1126 Students

3. Highlands Shs

C

SchoolGrade

48%

Actual Test Scores

47%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Highlands Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 713 Students

Best Middle Schools in Natrona Heights, PA

Middle schools
4
Students
2,114
Avg actual
45%
Avg projected
49%
Impact
meet expectations

The top middle schools in Natrona Heights, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Freeport Area Ms

A-

SchoolGrade

62%

Actual Test Scores

61%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Freeport Area Sd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 426 Students

2. Kiski Area Upper El Sch

C+

SchoolGrade

45%

Actual Test Scores

50%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Kiski Area Sd • Public • Grades 5 - 6 • 493 Students

3. Kiski Area Ihs

C-

SchoolGrade

37%

Actual Test Scores

45%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Kiski Area Sd • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 543 Students

4. Highlands Ms

C-

SchoolGrade

36%

Actual Test Scores

40%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Highlands Sd • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 652 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Natrona Heights, PA

Elementary schools
4
Students
1,897
Avg actual
56%
Avg projected
57%
Impact
don't meet expectations

The top elementary schools in Natrona Heights, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Buffalo El Sch

A-

SchoolGrade

69%

Actual Test Scores

71%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Freeport Area Sd • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 584 Students

2. Kiski Area North Primary Sch

B-

SchoolGrade

54%

Actual Test Scores

67%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Kiski Area Sd • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 493 Students

3. Highlands El Sch

C

SchoolGrade

45%

Actual Test Scores

39%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Highlands Sd • Public • Grades 1 - 4 • 610 Students

4. Highlands Early Childhood Center

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

52%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:N/A

Highlands Sd • Public • Grades Pre K - KG • 210 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Natrona Heights, PA

City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.

Community Factors

Natrona Heights, PA has a total population of 11,012 with 17% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 97%, and 27% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Natrona Heights, PA

6,517

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

97%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

27%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Natrona Heights, PA.

Safety

Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.

Overall Crime Grade

B

15.42 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

B+

2.03 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

C

13.39 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Natrona Heights, PA.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Natrona Heights, PA.

ISP Report Card

C+

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

5,576 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

55 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit Natrona Heights, PA Internet Health Assessment.

Questions About Schools in Natrona Heights, PA

How many schools are in Natrona Heights, PA?

Natrona Heights, PA has 12 public schools: 3 high schools, 4 middle schools and 4 elementary schools, serving 6,517 students in total.

How do schools in Natrona Heights perform on state tests?

On average, 12 schools in Natrona Heights score 54% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 54%, so on average schools in Natrona Heights meet expectations.

How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Natrona Heights?

Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.

Best Schools in Cities Near Natrona Heights, PA

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  • Projected: 45%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
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  • Actual: 46%
  • Projected: 50%
  • Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Lower Burrell, PA

  • Actual: 38%
  • Projected: 46%
  • Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
Tarentum, PA

  • Actual: 47%
  • Projected: 51%
  • Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Arnold, PA

  • Actual: 17%
  • Projected: 27%
  • Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
Silverville, PA

  • Actual: 71%
  • Projected: 66%
  • Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
New Kensington, PA

  • Actual: 45%
  • Projected: 48%
  • Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Creighton, PA

  • Actual: 52%
  • Projected: 59%
  • Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Leechburg, PA

  • Actual: 50%
  • Projected: 49%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
West Leechburg, PA

  • Actual: 51%
  • Projected: 52%
  • Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations

Every school in Natrona Heights

Average SchoolGrade
C
Meeting or exceeding expectations
100%
Exceeding
0%
Avg actual scores
42%
Avg projected
43.5%

2 of 2 schools in Natrona Heights carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:

C: 2

All 2 public schools we grade in Natrona Heights. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.

All schools, A to Z (2)

Private schools (1)

Private schools have a SchoolGrade only where their state publishes their test results.