Kiski Area HS

1,075 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Kiski Area High School, located in Vandergrift, Pennsylvania, serves the students of the Kiski Area School District. As a central academic hub for the community, the school is known for its comprehensive curriculum that emphasizes college and career readiness. Beyond standard core coursework, the institution offers various elective options, honors programs, and opportunities for students to engage in extracurricular activities, including a robust athletics program and various student-led clubs that contribute to a traditional "Cavalier" school spirit.

The school is situated in a quiet, residential area of Westmoreland County, functioning as the primary secondary education facility for a multi-municipal district. It places a significant focus on balancing academic achievement with personal development, striving to provide a supportive environment that prepares graduates for post-secondary education or the workforce. Through its combination of athletic traditions, community involvement, and academic programming, Kiski Area High School remains a focal point for student life and educational growth in the Vandergrift region.

1,075

Total Students

50.8

Full-Time Teachers

21.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Kiski Area HS
Demographic	Student Count
White	975
Hispanic	23
Black	64
Asian	3
Two or More	10

White
975 (90.7%)
Black
64 (6.0%)
Hispanic
23 (2.1%)
Two or More
10 (0.9%)
Asian
3 (0.3%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Kiski Area SD
Phone:	(724)845-8181
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,075
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	50.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	21.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 272

Grade 10 260

Grade 11 284

Grade 12 259