Serving 394 students in grades 9-12, Carbon Career & Technical Institute ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≥50% (which is higher 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 13:1 is equal to the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Vocational school / Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 394 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 6%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 10% in PA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≥50% (Top 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
Carbon Career & Technical Institute ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Carbon Career & Technical Institute's student population of 394 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
394 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Carbon Career & Technical Institute ranks within the top 50% of all 2,733 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Carbon Career & Technical Institute is 0.11, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1144 out of 2733 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥50%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
57%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
6%
14%
Black
n/a
14%
White
94%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
37%
54%
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 Carbon Career & Technical Institute's ranking?
Carbon Career & Technical Institute is ranked #1144 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Carbon Career & Technical Institute often compared to?
Carbon Career & Technical Instituteis often viewed alongside schools like Jim Thorpe Area High School, Lehighton Area High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≥50% 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 Carbon Career & Technical Institute?
The graduation rate of Carbon Career & Technical Institute is 95%, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 87%.
How many students attend Carbon Career & Technical Institute?
394 students attend Carbon Career & Technical Institute.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Carbon Career & Technical Institute students are White, and 6% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Carbon Career & Technical Institute?
Carbon Career & Technical Institute has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Carbon Career & Technical Institute offer ?
Carbon Career & Technical Institute offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Carbon Career & Technical Institute part of?
Carbon Career & Technical Institute is part of Carbon Career & Technical Institute School District.
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