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Shade Jshs

High School · Shade-central City Sd · Cairnbrook, PA

A Shade-central City Sd high school where students score 9 points above what's typical for similar communities.

203 McGregor Ave, Cairnbrook, PA 15924

  • Math 46% vs PA 37% (2024)
  • Reading 53% vs PA 56% (2024)
  • 84.5% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress5.8Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-2.26 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics6.7Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency42.9% (2024 PSSA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency45.7% (2024 PSSA)
Math vs. State Avg+8.5 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-8.3 pts
Overall Proficiency44% (2024 PSSA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)36% (model expectation from 2024 PSSA)
vs. Expected+8.7 pts
Adjusted Percentile53th
College Readiness3.3Needs Improvement30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate84.5%
AP Participation2.1%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment9.7Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio8.1:1
District spending per student$24,600
Chronic Absenteeism15.9%

Students at Shade Jshs score 44% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 36%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 PSSA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.

Math Proficiency46%(2024 PSSA)
School
State
37%(2024 PSSA)
ELA Proficiency53%(2024 PSSA)
School
State
56%(2024 PSSA)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 14 points since 2020, reaching 50% in 2024.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
62%
ELA
77%
2010
Math
62%
ELA
67%
2011
Math
67%
ELA
67%
2012
Math
62%
ELA
62%
2013
Math
57%
ELA
72%
2014
Math
37%
ELA
57%
2015
Math
47%
ELA
52%
2016
Math
32%
ELA
42%
2017
Math
37%
ELA
52%
2018
Math
42%
ELA
47%
2019
Math
42%
ELA
47%
2020*
Math
47%
ELA
25%
2021*
Math
47%
ELA
25%
2022
Math
19%
ELA
39%
2024
Math
46%
ELA
53%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 47% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 52% (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 36 test records from PA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

94.5%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where Shade Jshs sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 13Car-Dependent
  • Bike 32Somewhat Bikeable

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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$58,333

Median home value

$81,200

Median rent

$778/mo

College educated

5.2%

Homeownership

88.1%

Poverty rate

12.2%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 15924; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs1AP course offered
2.1% participation·State avg: 2.8 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics5sports offered
1 boys'·4 girls'·6 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses5of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

0 from verified nearby records

No verified same-level alternatives

The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.

Shade-central City Sd

Schools in district
2
Rank in district
#2 of 2
District spending per student
$24,600NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
14.9%Census SAIPE · 2024

Shade Jshs is listed in Shade-Central City SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Shade Jshs

Shade Jshs is a public high school in Cairnbrook, PA, part of Shade-central City Sd, serving approximately 145 students in grades 7th-12th with a 8.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 out of 10 and ranks #1,585 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 47% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Shade Jshs

What grades does Shade Jshs serve?

Shade Jshs serves students in grades 7th through 12th.

How many students attend Shade Jshs?

Shade Jshs has an enrollment of approximately 145 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Shade Jshs?

The student-teacher ratio at Shade Jshs is 8.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Shade Jshs rank in PA?

Shade Jshs ranks #1,585 of 2,846 schools in PA.

What is Shade Jshs's MySchoolScout rating?

Shade Jshs has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 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 Shade Jshs?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Shade Jshs has 47% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Shade Jshs a charter school?

No, Shade Jshs is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Shade Jshs a Title I school?

No, Shade Jshs is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Shade Jshs?

94.5% of students at Shade Jshs 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
7th – 12th
Enrollment
145
Student-Teacher Ratio
8.1:1
Teachers (FTE)
18
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Somerset County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
15.9%
4-Year Graduation
84.5%
Area population (ZIP 15924)
867
Area median age
44.3
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 15924; 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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