Best Public Schools in Cairnbrook, PA


Summary:

The city of Cairnbrook, Pennsylvania is home to two schools - Cairnbrook Elementary School and Shade Junior/Senior High School, both part of the Shade-Central City School District. While the elementary school serves a high-poverty community, the data reveals standout performance and areas of strength across both institutions.

Shade Junior/Senior High School has seen a remarkable improvement in its statewide ranking, moving from 388th out of 634 Pennsylvania high schools in 2021-2022 to 204th out of 686 in 2023-2024, placing it in the top 30% of high schools in the state. This achievement is further bolstered by the school's strong performance on Keystone Exams, with proficiency rates exceeding state averages in Algebra I, Biology, and Literature. In contrast, Cairnbrook Elementary School has consistently outperformed the district and state in science proficiency, with 62.5% of students scoring proficient or better in 2023-2024 and 80% in 2022-2023.

Both schools maintain relatively low student-teacher ratios and high spending per student, suggesting a significant investment in their educational systems. However, the data also reveals the economic challenges faced by the Cairnbrook community, with Cairnbrook Elementary School reporting a 100% free/reduced lunch rate, indicating a high level of poverty. Despite these obstacles, the schools in Cairnbrook are demonstrating their commitment to providing quality education and supporting their students' academic growth.








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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Pennsylvania Department of Education.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.





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