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 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,950 students in New Kensington-Arnold School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, 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 17% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 56% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Pennsylvania public school average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (PA)
# Schools
4 Schools
2,932 Schools
# Students
1,950 Students
1,666,699 Students
# Teachers
150 Teachers
124,207 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
New Kensington-Arnold School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 677 school districts in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 77% has increased from 75-79% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#543 out of 685 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
57%
Graduation Rate
77%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.68
0.60
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
5%
% Hispanic
4%
16%
% Black
35%
14%
% White
39%
60%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
22%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $20,685 in this school district is less than the state median of $23,724. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $20,386 is less than the state median of $23,146. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$40 MM
$39,541 MM
Spending
$40 MM
$38,578 MM
Revenue / Student
$20,685
$23,724
Spending / Student
$20,386
$23,146
Best New Kensington-Arnold School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Martin 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
Gr: PK-K | 147 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #22.
Roy A. Hunt Elementary School
(Math: 22% | 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
Gr: 3-6 | 609 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #33.
Valley Jr. Sr. High School
(Math: 9% | 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
Gr: 7-12 | 905 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: n/an/a
1739 Victoria Ave
New Kensington, PA 15068
(724) 335-1713
New Kensington, PA 15068
(724) 335-1713
Gr: 1-2 | 289 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to New Kensington-Arnold School District?
New Kensington-Arnold School District manages 4 public schools serving 1,950 students.
What is the rank of New Kensington-Arnold School District?
New Kensington-Arnold School District is ranked #551 out of 677 school districts in Pennsylvania (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 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?
39% of New Kensington-Arnold School District students are White, 35% of students are Black, 22% 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 equal to the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What is New Kensington-Arnold School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $20,386 is less than the state median of $23,146. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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