Kiski Area High School

Kiski Area High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
240 HYDE PARK Rd,  Vandergrift, PA
Kiski Area School District
3.6
3.0
1,086 Students
B+
Niche Grade

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
21:1
Average SAT Score
1180
Average ACT Score
29
Math Proficiency
82%
Reading Proficiency
68%
Average GPA
3.65
Graduation Rate
95%

Niche Grade

B+
Academics
A-
Teachers
B-
College Prep
B
Administration
C
Resources/Facilities
B-
Clubs and Activities
B
Sports
C+
Food
Source: Niche
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.65
Reading Proficiency
68%
Math Proficiency
82%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
21:1
Teachers
52
Full Time Teachers
52
Teachers in First or Second Year
1.5%
College Prep
Average SAT
1180
Math
580
Verbal
590
Average ACT
29
Math
27
English
29
Reading
30
Science
29
Number of AP Courses
12
AP Pass Rate
97.6%
AP Math Enrollment
Very High
AP Science Enrollment
High
Other AP Enrollment
Average
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Average
Boys Athletic Participation
Average

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
285:1

Student Diversity

Male
51.7%
Female
48.3%
White
90.9%
Black
6.5%
Hispanic
1.2%
Two or more races
<1%
Asian or Pacific Islander
<1%

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
IB Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
University of Pittsburgh 171 Students
Penn State 162 Students
Indiana University of Pennsylvania 141 Students
Slippery Rock University 100 Students
Duquesne University 88 Students
Robert Morris University - Pennsylvania 85 Students
Carnegie Mellon University 82 Students
Seton Hill University 47 Students
PennWest Clarion 43 Students
Penn State Erie - The Behrend College 42 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing 68 Students
Business 51 Students
Biology 45 Students
Computer Science 45 Students
Psychology 41 Students
Criminology 26 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 25 Students
Accounting 24 Students
Engineering 22 Students
Mechanical Engineering 22 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.6 179 Reviews
4.0 Senior
8/7/2024
I've enjoyed my time at Kiski Area High School. There are many resources and activities for whatever you would like. The staff is very helpful and caring.
5.0 Senior
4/27/2024
The food is not that great. But I have been doing soccer 7th grade and all parents are so nice and help out when and where ever needed. The teachers are very knowledgeable and always there if you need any help. I am very happy with all my time at Kiski Area High School.
5.0 Senior
1/19/2024
The teachers at Kiski are some of the most supportive people I've known. They are very helpful in guiding me through high school and preparation for college. There is a range of academics to verse yourself in, and I've taken numerous courses in different subjects. All students get along well, and everyone is very involved in the clubs and sports available. As a senior, I've really enjoyed my time at Kiski, and I hope to carry its memories with me after graduation.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.0 12 Reviews
5.0 other
4/29/2024
I attended from 1st-9th grade and it was absolutely phenomenal. Best school I have been to by far, the student body is responsible and respectful along with all the staff. The food is wonderful because they give a large variety to choose from everyday, every week, and every month.
1.0 parent
11/18/2023
As an alumni I was not properly prepared for college and when speaking to my college peers, realized how behind our education at Kiski was. (At Kiski I was a top student for reference.) Fast forward to today, Kiski has eliminated the gifted program as well as programs for those who need extra learni...
1.0 student
7/20/2015
Everything about it is awful. I'm highly involved in sports and clubs and they all suck except for track. All my honors and AP classes are terrible. The staff is a disgrace. There is nothing good about Kiski. I wish I had went to a different high school.
1.0 student
10/21/2014
i went to this school from kindergarten through 9th grade and honestly the education sucks. parents keep saying that "Kiski has excellent and challenging curriculum"..... stop kidding yourselves. I moved to one of the highest ranked 5% public schools in the nation. when I moved to my new school, the...

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Kiski Area High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Vandergrift, PA and is served by the Kiski Area School District in Pennsylvania. The school has a total enrollment of 1,086 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 21:1. Academic records show that 82% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 68% are proficient in reading. Kiski Area High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 7 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.65, the graduation rate is 95%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1180 and an ACT score of 29. The average home value in this area is $291,866. Discover additional schools in the area, like Leechburg Area Middle School, Kiski Area Intermediate School, Kiski Area Upper Elementary School, and more. Learn more about what Vandergrift has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Kiski Area High School.

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