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#1863 of 2,846 schools in PA
California Area Shs
High School · California Area Sd · Coal Center, PA
A California Area Sd high school serving grades 9th – 12th.
11 Trojan Way, Coal Center, PA 15423
- Math 24% vs PA 42% (2024)
- Reading 47% vs PA 64% (2024)
- 92.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at California Area Shs score 35% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 34%).
2024 PSSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 34 points since 2019, to 36% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 63% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 74% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 26 test records from PA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
99%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where California Area Shs sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 6Car-Dependent
- Bike 14Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low0/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$70,662
Median home value
$171,700
Median rent
$983/mo
College educated
24%
Homeownership
83%
Poverty rate
16.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 15423; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brownsville Area HSEnrollment path unverified | 4.6 | 9–12 | 3.2 mi | 425 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
California Area Sd
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #1 of 3
- District spending per student
- $15,211NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 15.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
California Area Shs is listed in California Area SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About California Area Shs
California Area Shs is a public high school in Coal Center, PA, part of California Area Sd, serving approximately 292 students in grades 9th-12th with a 16.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 out of 10 and ranks #1,863 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 63% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 74% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about California Area Shs
What grades does California Area Shs serve?
California Area Shs serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend California Area Shs?
California Area Shs has an enrollment of approximately 292 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at California Area Shs?
The student-teacher ratio at California Area Shs is 16.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does California Area Shs rank in PA?
California Area Shs ranks #1,863 of 2,846 schools in PA.
What is California Area Shs's MySchoolScout rating?
California Area Shs has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at California Area Shs?
Based on loaded state assessment records, California Area Shs has 63% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 74% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is California Area Shs a charter school?
No, California Area Shs is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is California Area Shs a Title I school?
No, California Area Shs is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for California Area Shs?
99.0% of students at California Area Shs qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 292
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 18
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Washington County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 38.0%
- Phone
- (724) 785-5800
- 4-Year Graduation
- 92.0%
- Area population (ZIP 15423)
- 1,942
- Area average commute
- 25.8 min
- Area median age
- 40.6
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 PSSA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 PSSA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 PSSA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 PSSA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 15423; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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