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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
Top 81%
English Language Arts2/10 · #506 · 19th percentile
Mathematics2/10 · #512 · 18th percentile
Science3/10 · #477 · 23rd percentile

English Language Arts

Math Trend

Science Trend

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