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#1965 of 2,846 schools in PA
Coatesville Area Shs
High School · Coatesville Area Sd · Coatesville, PA
A Coatesville Area Sd high school serving grades 10th – 12th.
1445 East Lincoln Highway, Coatesville, PA 19320
- Math 13% vs PA 42% (2024)
- Reading 50% vs PA 64% (2024)
- 88.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Coatesville Area Shs score 31% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 33%).
2024 PSSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 15 points since 2019, to 31% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 46% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 54% (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 28 test records from PA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
100.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Coatesville Area Shs sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 12Car-Dependent
- Bike 34Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,459/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Coatesville), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$88,852
Median home value
$302,700
Median rent
$1,427/mo
College educated
31.4%
Homeownership
73.2%
Poverty rate
10%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 19320; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Philomena AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.6private | K–12 | 4.0 mi | 36 | Compare → |
| Downingtown HS West CampusEnrollment path unverified | 8.4 | 9–12 | 4.4 mi | 1,808 | Compare → |
| Downingtown Stem AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 9.4 | 9–12 | 4.5 mi | 962 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Coatesville Area Sd
- Schools in district
- 9
- Rank in district
- #2 of 9
- District spending per student
- $18,694NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 13.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Coatesville Area Shs is listed in Coatesville Area SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Coatesville Area Shs
Coatesville Area Shs is a public high school in Coatesville, PA, part of Coatesville Area Sd, serving approximately 1,411 students in grades 10th-12th with a 16.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 out of 10 and ranks #1,965 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Coatesville Area Shs
What grades does Coatesville Area Shs serve?
Coatesville Area Shs serves students in grades 10th through 12th.
How many students attend Coatesville Area Shs?
Coatesville Area Shs has an enrollment of approximately 1,411 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Coatesville Area Shs?
The student-teacher ratio at Coatesville Area Shs is 16.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Coatesville Area Shs rank in PA?
Coatesville Area Shs ranks #1,965 of 2,846 schools in PA.
What is Coatesville Area Shs's MySchoolScout rating?
Coatesville Area Shs has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 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 Coatesville Area Shs?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Coatesville Area Shs has 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Coatesville Area Shs a charter school?
No, Coatesville Area Shs is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Coatesville Area Shs a Title I school?
No, Coatesville Area Shs is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Coatesville Area Shs?
100.1% of students at Coatesville 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
- 10th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 1,411
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 85
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Chester County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 46.1%
- Phone
- (610) 383-3730
- 4-Year Graduation
- 88.0%
- Area population (ZIP 19320)
- 55,671
- Area average commute
- 29.4 min
- Area median age
- 40.6
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 19320; 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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