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Kiski Area High School

Kiski Area SD · Westmoreland County · 240 Hyde Park Rd, Vandergrift, PA 15690.0

(724)845-8181

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6/10
#283
Rank 283 out of 625
Top 45%
English Language Arts6/10 · #310 · 51st percentile
Mathematics7/10 · #249 · 60th percentile
Science6/10 · #261 · 58th percentile

English Language Arts

Math Trend

Science Trend

School Overview

Kiski Area High School sits in Vandergrift, a small river town in Westmoreland County with a surprisingly rich history — it was one of the first planned industrial towns in America, and that blue-collar pride still runs through the community today. The school lands solidly in the middle of the pack statewide, with a slight edge in math and science that families with kids leaning toward technical or trades-adjacent paths might appreciate. It's a good fit for families who value a tight-knit community feel over the hustle of a bigger suburban district, and where Friday night football still genuinely means something.

Student Demographics

252 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

White
229 (91%)
African American
15 (6%)
Hispanic
5 (2%)
Other
3 (1%)

Key Indicators

English Learners2 (1%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged88 (35%)
Students with Disabilities32 (13%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

1,075
Enrollment
71.1
Teachers (FTE)
15.1:1
Student-Staff Ratio

Graduation Rate

97.7%of students graduate within 4 years

Graduation Rate Trend

College Readiness

Advanced Placement (AP) and International Baccalaureate (IB) programs offer college-level coursework and are a key indicator of academic rigor.

12
AP Courses
offered
20.8%
AP Participation
of students
234
AP Enrollment
students

Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22

Community Enrichment Programs

This supplementary score measures the availability of enrichment programs — such as tutoring, music, dance, sports, and arts — within 3 miles of the school. Schools in communities with more diverse and accessible programs score higher.

Nearby Programs6/10 · #314 · 53rd percentile

38 programs within 3 miles. Ranked among High Schools in Pennsylvania.

Nearby Libraries

No programs found