Best High Schools in New Kensington, PA

New Kensington, PA has 7 high schools with 4,701 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in New Kensington score 55% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 51% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in New Kensington exceed expectations.

1. Greater Latrobe Shs

A

SchoolGrade

72%

Actual Test Scores

65%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Greater Latrobe Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1157 Students

2. Burrell Hs

A-

SchoolGrade

65%

Actual Test Scores

60%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Burrell Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 579 Students

3. Kiski Area Hs

A-

SchoolGrade

62%

Actual Test Scores

60%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

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

4. Highlands Shs

B+

SchoolGrade

52%

Actual Test Scores

57%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

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

5. Valley Jshs

D

SchoolGrade

23%

Actual Test Scores

29%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

New Kensington-arnold Sd • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 869 Students

6. Northern Westmoreland Ctc

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

33%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Northern Westmoreland Ctc • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 6 Students

Best Middle Schools in New Kensington, PA

New Kensington, PA has 4 middle schools with 2,115 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in New Kensington score 42% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 46% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in New Kensington don't meet expectations.

1. Greater Latrobe Jhs

A-

SchoolGrade

56%

Actual Test Scores

52%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Greater Latrobe Sd • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 554 Students

2. Charles A Huston Ms

C+

SchoolGrade

38%

Actual Test Scores

43%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Burrell Sd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 416 Students

3. Kiski Area Upper El Sch

C+

SchoolGrade

37%

Actual Test Scores

47%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

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

4. Highlands Ms

C+

SchoolGrade

37%

Actual Test Scores

42%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

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

Best Elementary Schools in New Kensington, PA

New Kensington, PA has 7 elementary schools with 3,310 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in New Kensington score 54% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 54% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in New Kensington meet expectations.

1. Kiski Area North Primary Sch

A

SchoolGrade

70%

Actual Test Scores

61%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

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

2. Kiski Area South Primary Sch

A

SchoolGrade

68%

Actual Test Scores

65%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Kiski Area Sd • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 289 Students

3. Latrobe El Sch

A-

SchoolGrade

60%

Actual Test Scores

56%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Greater Latrobe Sd • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 661 Students

4. Bon Air El Sch

B

SchoolGrade

48%

Actual Test Scores

61%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Burrell Sd • Public • Grades KG - 3 • 497 Students

5. Highlands El Sch

B

SchoolGrade

47%

Actual Test Scores

54%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

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

6. Roy A. Hunt El Sch

C

SchoolGrade

33%

Actual Test Scores

36%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

New Kensington-arnold Sd • Public • Grades 3 - 6 • 607 Students

7. Martin Sch

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

44%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

New Kensington-arnold Sd • Public • Grades Pre K - KG • 153 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in New Kensington, PA

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

Community Factors

New Kensington, PA has a total population of 15,524 with 14% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 94%, and 21% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in New Kensington, PA

10,126

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

94%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

21%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood New Kensington, PA.

Safety

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

Overall Crime Grade

C+

19.88 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

C

3.29 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

C-

16.60 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in New Kensington, PA.

Connectivity

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

ISP Report Card

C-

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

2,398 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

49 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit New Kensington, PA Internet Health Assessment.

Best Schools in Cities Near New Kensington, PA

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  • Projected Test Scores: 51%
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  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
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  • Projected Test Scores: 57%
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