| Keystone Jr. – Sr. High School | |
| Streetaddress: | 700 Beatty Avenue |
| Zipcode: | 16232 |
| Schooltype: | Public Junior/Senior High School |
| Principal: | Kelli McNaughton |
| Principal Label: | Principal |
| Principal1: | Jason Best (Vice Principal) |
| Staff: | 29 |
| Faculty: | 38 |
| Grades: | 7–12 |
| Lower Age: | 12 |
| Upper Age: | 18 |
| Students: | 480 (2016-17)[1] |
| Newspaper: | Prowler |
| Conference: | PIAA District IX /KSAC |
| Team Name: | Panthers |
| Rivals: | North Clarion Wolves, Clarion Bobcats, Union Knights |
| Website: | Keystone Jr. – Sr. High School Webpage |
Keystone High School is a high school in Knox, Pennsylvania. There are about 600 students and 40 faculty members at the school. The school is one of seven public high schools in Clarion County. Students, if they wish to pursue a vocational trade, may attend the Clarion County Career Center in Shippenville part-time.
The Alma Mater[2] for Keystone is as follows:
Keystone High our Alma Mater,
Fount of wisdom, truth and light:
Thee we love on thee rely,
For thy guidance always right.
We sing out thy fame and honor,
We recall thy ideals true,
As we strive with hope anew.
We salute thee Keystone High School,
Praise to thee we loud proclaim;
As we strive to bring thee glory,
Paying tribute to thy name.
Memories pleasant, classmates loyal, All are treasures we hold dear,
As we face each future year.
Students at Keystone need to earn 24 credits[3] in grades 9–12, pass the PSSA, as well as complete a Senior Project.
| Subject Area |
| Notes |
|---|---|---|
| English | 4.0 | |
| Health | 1.0 | 2 Planned Courses – Alternating Days in Grades 9 and 12 |
| Mathematics | 4.0 | |
| Physical Education | 2.0 | |
| Social Studies | 3.0 | |
| Driver's Education | 0.25 | |
| Science | 3.0 | |
| Arts/Humanities | 2.0 | |
| Electives | 5.75 | Minimum of 5.75 |
| TOTAL | 24.0 |
There are several courses[4] available
The following is a list of major clubs[5] at KHS, depending on the need more clubs will open up as needed:
Keystone participates in PIAA District IX (9)
| Sport Name | Boys | Girls | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baseball / Softball | Class A | Class A | |
| Basketball | Class AA | Class AA | |
| Cross Country | Class AA | Class AA | |
| Football | Class AA | ||
| Golf | Class AAAA | Class AAAA | |
| Soccer | Class A | Class A | |
| Track and Field | Class AA | Class AA | |
| Volleyball | Class A | ||
| Wrestling | Class AA |
Ross A. McGinnis – Iraq war hero and Medal of Honor recipient