Serving 7 students in grades 9-12, A W Beattie Career Center ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 62%).
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Vocational school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 7 students
- Minority Enrollment: 29%
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 1% in PA)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
A W Beattie Career Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
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Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
A W Beattie Career Center's student population of 7 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
7 students
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
Year Founded
1965
Colors
Blue and Gold
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of A W Beattie Career Center is 0.42, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)<50%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)<50%
62%
White
71%
60%
Two or more races
29%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are A W Beattie Career Center often compared to?
A W Beattie Career Centeris often viewed alongside schools like Beaver County Career & Technology Center, Admiral Peary Area Vocational-technical School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% PA state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% PA state average).
How many students attend A W Beattie Career Center?
7 students attend A W Beattie Career Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of A W Beattie Career Center students are White, and 29% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does A W Beattie Career Center offer ?
A W Beattie Career Center offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is A W Beattie Career Center part of?
A W Beattie Career Center is part of A W Beattie Career Center School District.
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