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California Area Senior High School

California Area SD · Washington County · 11 Trojan Way, Coal Center, PA 15423.0

(724)785-5800

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2/10
#509
Rank 509 out of 625
English Language Arts2/10 · #506 · 19th percentile
Mathematics2/10 · #512 · 18th percentile
Science3/10 · #477 · 23rd percentile

English Language Arts

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School Overview

California Area Senior High School sits in the small river town of Coal Center, tucked into the rolling hills of Washington County in southwestern Pennsylvania — a quiet, working-class corner of the state where community ties run deep. The school serves a tight-knit rural district, and families here tend to value that close community feel over the hustle of larger suburban schools. Academics are developing, and families looking for a small-school environment with room for growth may find it a comfortable fit, particularly those already rooted in this historic coal country region.

Student Demographics

61 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

White
55 (90%)
African American
3 (5%)
Multiple Races
2 (3%)
Hispanic
1 (2%)

Key Indicators

Socioeconomically Disadvantaged54 (89%)
Students with Disabilities7 (11%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

290
Enrollment
19.5
Teachers (FTE)
14.9:1
Student-Staff Ratio

Graduation Rate

98.6%of students graduate within 4 years

Graduation Rate Trend

College Readiness

Advanced Placement (AP) and International Baccalaureate (IB) programs offer college-level coursework and are a key indicator of academic rigor.

2
AP Courses
offered
8.4%
AP Participation
of students
24
AP Enrollment
students

Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22

Community Enrichment Programs

This supplementary score measures the availability of enrichment programs — such as tutoring, music, dance, sports, and arts — within 3 miles of the school. Schools in communities with more diverse and accessible programs score higher.

Nearby Programs4/10 · #455 · 32nd percentile

21 programs within 3 miles. Ranked among High Schools in Pennsylvania.

Nearby Libraries

No programs found