Photo: Doug Kerr from Albany, NY, United States · CC BY-SA 2.0West Kittanning’s public schools outscore 52% of Pennsylvania districts
The grade covers the public school district serving West Kittanning, from kindergarten through graduation, on state tests and graduation. In West Kittanning, 41% of tested students are proficient in math, above the Pennsylvania average (36%). Each state writes its own tests, so this is the one TownRatings grade compared within Pennsylvania, not nationally.
From Pennsylvania state tests taken in spring 2022, when 95% of students in the tested grades sat them, and the class of 2023’s four-year graduation rate, as reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
West Kittanning’s schools, in brief
Against towns with similar incomes
Among the 1936 Pennsylvania towns with household incomes within a quarter of West Kittanning’s, its schools beat 46%, lower than their 52% against all the state’s districts. The grade ↓
Above the state on tests
Reading proficiency is 59% and math 41% in spring 2022, against 55% and 36% statewide; 87% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 88%. Test scores ↓
Spending and class size
The district spends $19,947 per student, against $21,758 across Pennsylvania (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓
Five elementary schools, then two middle schools
Which school depends on the address at every step. Enrollment is down 11% since 2020–21. See the path ↓
Choice beyond the district
Grace Christian School of Armstrong County (private) is in town. Every school ↓
Written from the figures on this page. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023; each school’s own letter uses 2020–21 results.
What’s behind West Kittanning’s grade
B−: better than 52% of Pennsylvania school districts. Test scores are above the Pennsylvania average; graduation is below it.
Where will my kid go?
Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve West Kittanning, with each school’s own grade.
7th grade in West Kittanning · depends on your address
Armstrong JSHS
Grades 7–12 · 1,374 students · 12:1 students per teacher · in Kittanning
West Shamokin JSHS
Grades 7–12 · 526 students · 10:1 students per teacher · in Rural Valley
8th grade in West Kittanning · depends on your address
Armstrong JSHS
Grades 7–12 · 1,374 students · 12:1 students per teacher · in Kittanning
West Shamokin JSHS
Grades 7–12 · 526 students · 10:1 students per teacher · in Rural Valley
9th grade in West Kittanning · depends on your address
Armstrong JSHS
Grades 7–12 · 1,374 students · 12:1 students per teacher · in Kittanning
West Shamokin JSHS
Grades 7–12 · 526 students · 10:1 students per teacher · in Rural Valley
10th grade in West Kittanning · depends on your address
Armstrong JSHS
Grades 7–12 · 1,374 students · 12:1 students per teacher · in Kittanning
West Shamokin JSHS
Grades 7–12 · 526 students · 10:1 students per teacher · in Rural Valley
11th grade in West Kittanning · depends on your address
Armstrong JSHS
Grades 7–12 · 1,374 students · 12:1 students per teacher · in Kittanning
West Shamokin JSHS
Grades 7–12 · 526 students · 10:1 students per teacher · in Rural Valley
12th grade in West Kittanning · depends on your address
Armstrong JSHS
Grades 7–12 · 1,374 students · 12:1 students per teacher · in Kittanning
West Shamokin JSHS
Grades 7–12 · 526 students · 10:1 students per teacher · in Rural Valley
West Kittanning’s public schools are run by Armstrong School District. To confirm the school for a specific address, ask the district.
The district
Spending and class size are shown but don’t count toward the grade. Each district’s own page has every school.
Above the state in reading
West Kittanning vs. its neighbors
Schools grades for the Pennsylvania towns that share West Kittanning’s borders.
| Town | Schools | Main districts |
|---|---|---|
| West Kittanning | B− | Armstrong |
| East Franklin | B− | Armstrong |
| North Buffalo | B− | Armstrong |
All 2 neighbors share Armstrong with West Kittanning, so their letters differ mainly through other districts.
Every school in West Kittanning
8 schools. Each public school’s letter compares its own 2020–21 reading and math results with Pennsylvania’s other public schools (the newest school-level results we have).
Questions about West Kittanning’s schools
Are West Kittanning’s schools good?
They sit near the middle of Pennsylvania: the public schools West Kittanning children attend outscore 52% of Pennsylvania’s school districts on tests and graduation, a B− Schools grade. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 46%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.
What school district is West Kittanning in?
Armstrong School District, which runs grades K–12 and enrolls 4,240 students in 8 schools (2024–25).
What is West Kittanning’s graduation rate?
87% of the class of 2023 in Armstrong School District graduated in four years, against 88% across Pennsylvania.
How much does West Kittanning spend per student?
$19,947 in Armstrong School District (FY2024), against $21,758 across Pennsylvania. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.
Are there private schools in West Kittanning?
Yes: Grace Christian School of Armstrong County (religious, grades K–12, 102 students).
Parents talk
What West Kittanning families are saying about school.
Looking for colleges? Colleges near West Kittanning → They have their own page.
School data: state test results (2021–22, with participation) and four-year graduation rates (class of 2023) reported to the U.S. Department of Education (EDFacts via ED Data Express); each school’s own letter uses its 2020–21 results (EDFacts via the Urban Institute); schools and enrollment from NCES (2024–25; private schools 2023–24); spending from the Census Bureau’s school finance survey (FY2024). The School Grade is our own summary, graded within Pennsylvania. Stars are from neighbors.