For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 443 students in Coal Center, PA.
The top-ranked public high school in Coal Center, PA is California Area Sr. High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Coal Center, PA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Pennsylvania public high school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 58% statewide average). High schools in Coal Center have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public high schools.
Coal Center, PA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 92%, which is more than the Pennsylvania average of 88%.
The school with highest graduation rate is California Area Sr. High School, with 90-94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Pennsylvania or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Pennsylvania public high school average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public High Schools in Coal Center, PA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
California Area Sr. High School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
11 Trojan Way
Coal Center, PA 15423
(724) 785-5800
Coal Center, PA 15423
(724) 785-5800
Gr: 9-12 | 290 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: n/an/a
California Academy Of Learning Charter School
Charter School
40b Trojan Way
Coal Center, PA 15423
(724) 330-4932
Coal Center, PA 15423
(724) 330-4932
Gr: K-10 | 153 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Coal Center, PA?
The top-ranked public high schools in Coal Center, PA include California Area Sr. High School.
How many public high schools are located in Coal Center?
2 public high schools are located in Coal Center.
What is the racial composition of students in Coal Center?
Coal Center public high schools minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Pennsylvania public high schools average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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