Top Rankings
New Kensington-Arnold School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,923 students in New Kensington-Arnold School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
Public Schools in New Kensington-Arnold School District have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 55% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Pennsylvania public school average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (PA)
# Schools
4 Schools
2,936 Schools
# Students
1,923 Students
1,671,975 Students
# Teachers
144 Teachers
121,966 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
District Rank
New Kensington-Arnold School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 679 school districts in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 60-64% has decreased from 75-79% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#541 out of 684 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
57%
Graduation Rate
60-64%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.67
0.58
# American Indian Students
2 Students
3,031 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
6 Students
75,313 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
5%
# Hispanic Students
70 Students
239,410 Students
% Hispanic Students
4%
14%
# Black Students
645 Students
239,621 Students
% Black Students
34%
14%
# White Students
837 Students
1,028,296 Students
% White Students
43%
62%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
1,423 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
361 Students
85,601 Students
% of Two or more races Students
19%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
7,645
# Students in K Grade:
153
115,927
# Students in 1st Grade:
173
124,827
# Students in 2nd Grade:
121
119,582
# Students in 3rd Grade:
163
124,107
# Students in 4th Grade:
142
124,674
# Students in 5th Grade:
169
125,645
# Students in 6th Grade:
133
127,758
# Students in 7th Grade:
143
129,446
# Students in 8th Grade:
133
132,568
# Students in 9th Grade:
150
144,673
# Students in 10th Grade:
154
138,290
# Students in 11th Grade:
155
128,529
# Students in 12th Grade:
134
128,304
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $20,976 in this school district is less than the state median of $23,649. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $20,672 is less than the state median of $23,073. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$40 MM
$39,541 MM
Spending
$40 MM
$38,578 MM
Revenue / Student
$20,976
$23,649
Spending / Student
$20,672
$23,073
Best New Kensington-Arnold School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Martin School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1800 Seventh Street Rd
New Kensington, PA 15068
(724) 335-4401
New Kensington, PA 15068
(724) 335-4401
Grades: PK-K
| 153 students
Rank: #22.
Roy A. Hunt Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1701 Alcoa Dr
New Kensington, PA 15068
(724) 335-2511
New Kensington, PA 15068
(724) 335-2511
Grades: 3-6
| 607 students
Rank: #33.
Valley Jr. Sr. High School
Magnet School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
703 Stevenson Blvd
New Kensington, PA 15068
(724) 337-4536
New Kensington, PA 15068
(724) 337-4536
Grades: 7-12
| 869 students
Rank: n/an/a
Berkey School
Magnet School
1739 Victoria Ave
New Kensington, PA 15068
(724) 335-1713
New Kensington, PA 15068
(724) 335-1713
Grades: 1-2
| 294 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to New Kensington-Arnold School District?
New Kensington-Arnold School District manages 4 public schools serving 1,923 students.
What is the rank of New Kensington-Arnold School District?
New Kensington-Arnold School District is ranked #540 out of 679 school districts in Pennsylvania (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Pennsylvania school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in New Kensington-Arnold School District?
43% of New Kensington-Arnold School District students are White, 34% of students are Black, 19% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of New Kensington-Arnold School District?
New Kensington-Arnold School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 14:1.
What is New Kensington-Arnold School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $20,672 is less than the state median of $23,073. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
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