Serving 290 students in grades 9-12, California Area Sr. High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤10% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 290 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 16%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 50% in PA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 70-79% (Top 1%)
- Attendance Zone: California Area SHS's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district, covering approximately 34.6 square miles in and around Coal Center, PA. The typical drive to the school ranges from 5 to 10 minutes, with an average distance of 3.3 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 6.3 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
School Overview
California Area Sr. High School's student population of 290 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
290 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
Educating Students for Success in a Changing World
School Rankings
California Area Sr. High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,733 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of California Area Sr. High School is 0.29, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#1862 out of 2733 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
38%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
55%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)70-79%
64%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
4%
16%
Showing 2005–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
Black
5%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
84%
60%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
90-94%
87.5%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)38.3%
23.3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
59%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (22-23)
2%
2%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is California Area Sr. High School's ranking?
California Area Sr. High School is ranked #1862 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are California Area Sr. High School often compared to?
California Area Sr. High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Bethlehem-center Jr. Sr. High School, Bentworth Sr. High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% PA state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
What is the graduation rate of California Area Sr. High School?
The graduation rate of California Area Sr. High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 87.5%.
How many students attend California Area Sr. High School?
290 students attend California Area Sr. High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of California Area Sr. High School students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Black, and 4% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of California Area Sr. High School?
California Area Sr. High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does California Area Sr. High School offer ?
California Area Sr. High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is California Area Sr. High School part of?
California Area Sr. High School is part of California Area School District.
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