Carbon Career & Technical Institute

150 West 13th Street
Jim Thorpe, PA 18229
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 375 students in grades 9-12, Carbon Career & Technical Institute ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). 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 12:1 is lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 40% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • School Type: Vocational school
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 375 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 8%
  • : ≥95% (Top 10% in PA)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 55-59% (Top 50%)
  • : 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
Most improved public schools

School Overview

Carbon Career & Technical Institute's student population of 375 students has declined by 6% 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
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
375 students
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
Year Founded
1966
School Calendar
School Motto
Carbon Career & Technical Institute Provides Unique Opportunities for Students to Build a Better Future

School Rankings

Carbon Career & Technical Institute ranks within the bottom 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 0.15, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (PA)
#1687 out of 2733 schools
(Bottom 50%)
25-29%
38%
55-59%
55%
40-44%
57%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
7%
16%
Black
1%
14%
White
92%
60%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.15
≥95%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
27%
59%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
2%
School Statewide Testing
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 #1687 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 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?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% 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?
375 students attend Carbon Career & Technical Institute.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Carbon Career & Technical Institute students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Carbon Career & Technical Institute?
Carbon Career & Technical Institute has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than 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 (Supplemental Virtual).
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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Quick Facts (2026)

  • School Type: Vocational school
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 375 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 8%
  • : ≥95% (Top 10%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 55-59% (Top 50%)
  • : 40-44% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

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