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Shade-Central City School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 303 students in Shade-Central City School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
Public Schools in Shade-Central City School District have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 56% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 2% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public school average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (PA)
# Schools
2 Schools
2,929 Schools
# Students
303 Students
1,665,424 Students
# Teachers
36 Teachers
124,094 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
8:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Shade-Central City School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 677 school districts in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#403 out of 685 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
38%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
55%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
57%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥90%
87%
Showing 2013–2022. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)15.2%
23.3%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.03
0.60
Showing 2014–2023. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
5%
% Hispanic
n/a
16%
% Black
n/a
14%
% White
99%
60%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $31,944 is higher than the state median of $26,978. The school district revenue/student has grown by 20% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $31,003 is higher than the state median of $26,274. The school district spending/student has grown by 23% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$10 MM
$44,930 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$9 MM
$43,758 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$31,944
$26,978
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$31,003
$26,274
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best Shade-Central City School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Cairnbrook Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
235 Mcgregor Ave
Cairnbrook, PA 15924
(814) 754-5021
Cairnbrook, PA 15924
(814) 754-5021
Gr: K-6 | 180 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
Rank: #22.
Shade Jr. Sr. High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
203 Mcgregor Ave
Cairnbrook, PA 15924
(814) 754-4648
Cairnbrook, PA 15924
(814) 754-4648
Gr: 7-12 | 123 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Shade-Central City School District?
Shade-Central City School District manages 2 public schools serving 303 students.
What is the rank of Shade-Central City School District?
Shade-Central City School District is ranked #445 out of 677 school districts in Pennsylvania (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Pennsylvania school districts for: Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Shade-Central City School District?
99% of Shade-Central City School District students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Shade-Central City School District?
Shade-Central City School District has a student/teacher ratio of 8:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What is Shade-Central City School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $31,003 is higher than the state median of $26,274. The school district spending/student has grown by 23% over four school years.
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