C−
New Kensington-Arnold School District
Public school districtGrades PK–12Regional · 2 towns
Serves New Kensington and Arnold.
Students
1,950
Schools
4
Spent per student
$18,477
PA $21,758
Students per teacher
13:1
Debt
$29.8M
fiscal 2024
What stands out about New Kensington-Arnold School District
- School Grade C−: better than 18% of Pennsylvania districts
- Math proficiency 21 pts below the state
- Graduation rate (4-year) 11 pts below the state
- Spends 15% less per student than the PA average
- 13 students per teacher
- Debt of $29.8M, about $15,267 per student
Test scores vs. PA
2020–21Math proficiency16%
State average 37.1%
Graduation rate (4-year)77%
State average 87.5%
Where the money goes
fiscal 2024$18,477 per student · 15% below PA
Spending
Classroom instruction 64%Support & administration 32%Other 5%
Paid for by
Local (mostly property tax) 26%State 54%Federal 21%
U.S. Census Bureau, Annual Survey of School System Finances.
Enrollment over time
1,878’20
1,999’21
1,923’22
1,947’23
1,950’24
Up 3.8% since 2020.
Students
White 39%Black 35%Two or more races 22%Hispanic 4%Asian <1%American Indian/Alaska Native <1%Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander <1%
Schools in the district
4 public schools.
Towns served
Nearby districts
Compare spending and schools next door.
District facts: U.S. Department of Education (NCES directory and district boundaries) and the U.S. Census Bureau school finance survey. Test scores and graduation: EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Neighbor ratings are opinions.