California Area Senior High School

Public 9-12

 11 Trojan Way
       Coal Center, PA  15423-1013


(724) 785-5800

District: California Area School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
520th of 674 Pennsylvania High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $19,341 Help


Feeder schools for California Area Senior High School:

Elementary:    California Area Elementary School
Middle:    California Area Middle School

Student/teacher ratio:  14.8 Help
Number of students:  286

Racial breakdown:

White:
87.1%
African American:
8.0%
Two or more races:
3.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  36% Help


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Compare Details California Area Senior High School ranks worse than 77.2% of high schools in Pennsylvania. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 26.88. (See more...)
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The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of California Area Senior High School freshmen who graduate within four years, adjusting for students who transfer in or out.
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (87.1%), African American (8%), two or more races (3.1%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 36% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at California Area Senior High School is 14.8. (See more...)
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Compare California Area Senior High School employs 19.3 full-time teachers.
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at California Area Senior High School is $19,341.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

California Area Senior High School:

SchoolDigger ranks California Area Senior High School 520th of 674 Pennsylvania public high schools. (See California Area Senior High School in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


Low Socio Economic Status students:
Disabled students:
White students:


California Area School District:

SchoolDigger ranks California Area School District 433rd of 606 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for California Area Senior High School

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Rank History for all students at California Area Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 60.56 251st 583 56.9%
2004 48.51 350th 590 40.7%
2005 41.27 431st 593 27.3%
2006 26.95 511th 604 15.4%
2007 52.33 373rd 615 39.3%
2008 72.04 153rd 621 75.4%
2009 62.81 245th 632 61.2%
2010 85.19 40th 649 93.8%
2011 71.13 197th 660 70.2%
2012 69.03 223rd 664 66.4%
2013 56.00 293rd 591 50.4%
2014 33.39 445th 580 23.3%
2015 42.27 477th 680 29.9%
2016 77.26 127th 677 81.2%
2017 66.99 267th 663 59.7%
2018 40.82 481st 673 28.5%
2019 55.45 385th 693 44.4%
2021 70.67 176th 537 67.2%
2022 62.34 270th 634 57.4%
2023 26.88 520th 674 22.8%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at California Area Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 27.25 503rd 652 22.9%
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Rank History for Disabled students at California Area Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 10.03 502nd 502 0.0%
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Rank History for White students at California Area Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 12.10 538th 577 6.8%
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Data source: test scores: Pennsylvania Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for California Area Senior High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 509 20 2 1 0 n/a n/a 0 532
1989 386 16 2 0 2 n/a n/a 0 406
1990 402 9 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 413
1991 407 10 1 1 1 n/a n/a 0 420
1992 413 12 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 426
1993 380 11 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 392
1994 381 5 1 1 1 n/a n/a 0 389
1995 404 8 2 4 0 n/a n/a 0 418
1996 404 8 2 4 0 n/a n/a 0 418
1997 414 9 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 424
1998 389 12 2 1 7 n/a n/a 0 411
1999 362 14 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 376
2000 326 12 4 3 0 n/a n/a 0 345
2001 313 8 4 0 0 n/a n/a 0 325
2002 317 11 3 1 0 n/a n/a 0 332
2003 317 11 3 1 0 n/a n/a 0 332
2004 337 10 4 0 0 n/a n/a 0 351
2005 340 16 5 3 0 n/a n/a 0 364
2006 323 15 5 1 0 n/a n/a 0 344
2007 309 16 5 3 1 n/a n/a 0 334
2008 315 11 7 0 0 n/a n/a 5 338
2009 299 13 5 0 1 n/a n/a 5 323
2010 286 13 3 0 1 n/a n/a 7 310
2011 294 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 294
2012 279 17 2 0 0 0 0 0 298
2013 274 16 1 0 1 0 0 0 292
2014 271 14 0 0 1 1 0 0 287
2015 289 17 0 1 3 0 1 0 311
2016 252 11 0 1 3 0 0 0 267
2017 277 15 1 1 3 0 0 0 297
2018 263 17 1 0 2 0 2 0 285
2019 238 15 2 2 3 1 3 0 264
2020 238 17 2 2 2 1 14 0 276
2021 232 14 1 4 1 1 11 0 264
2022 247 19 1 2 2 1 5 0 277
2023 249 23 0 4 1 0 9 0 286

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at California Area Senior High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 532 34.1 15.6 n/a
1989 406 27.6 14.7 n/a
1990 413 29.0 14.2 0
1991 420 25.2 16.6 n/a
1992 426 25.8 16.5 n/a
1993 392 24.0 16.3 n/a
1994 389 21.0 18.5 n/a
1995 418 23.0 18.2 n/a
1996 418 23.0 18.2 n/a
1997 424 23.5 18.0 n/a
1998 411 23.8 17.3 n/a
1999 376 23.8 15.8 n/a
2000 345 23.8 14.5 18.3
2001 325 23.8 13.7 25.5
2002 332 20.6 16.1 21.1
2003 332 20.6 16.1 21.1
2004 351 21.1 16.6 18.2
2005 364 21.3 17.1 19.2
2006 344 21.5 16.0 33.1
2007 334 21.4 15.6 n/a
2008 338 26.6 12.7 34.2
2009 323 18.9 17.1 38.4
2010 310 20.8 14.9 33.3
2011 294 20.8 14.1 39.1
2012 298 21.8 13.6 33.9
2013 292 15.5 18.8 33.6
2014 287 19.8 14.4 30
2015 311 21.0 14.8 35.7
2016 267 21.0 12.7 33.7
2017 297 20.0 14.8 32.3
2018 285 19.9 14.3 31.6
2019 264 20.8 12.6 34.8
2020 276 18.9 14.5 31.2
2021 264 19.2 13.7 29.5
2022 277 19.5 14.1 28.2
2023 286 19.3 14.8 36

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio California Area Senior High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 532 34.1 15.6 n/a
1989 406 27.6 14.7 n/a
1990 413 29.0 14.2 0
1991 420 25.2 16.6 n/a
1992 426 25.8 16.5 n/a
1993 392 24.0 16.3 n/a
1994 389 21.0 18.5 n/a
1995 418 23.0 18.2 n/a
1996 418 23.0 18.2 n/a
1997 424 23.5 18.0 n/a
1998 411 23.8 17.3 n/a
1999 376 23.8 15.8 n/a
2000 345 23.8 14.5 18.3
2001 325 23.8 13.7 25.5
2002 332 20.6 16.1 21.1
2003 332 20.6 16.1 21.1
2004 351 21.1 16.6 18.2
2005 364 21.3 17.1 19.2
2006 344 21.5 16.0 33.1
2007 334 21.4 15.6 n/a
2008 338 26.6 12.7 34.2
2009 323 18.9 17.1 38.4
2010 310 20.8 14.9 33.3
2011 294 20.8 14.1 39.1
2012 298 21.8 13.6 33.9
2013 292 15.5 18.8 33.6
2014 287 19.8 14.4 30
2015 311 21.0 14.8 35.7
2016 267 21.0 12.7 33.7
2017 297 20.0 14.8 32.3
2018 285 19.9 14.3 31.6
2019 264 20.8 12.6 34.8
2020 276 18.9 14.5 31.2
2021 264 19.2 13.7 29.5
2022 277 19.5 14.1 28.2
2023 286 19.3 14.8 36

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for California Area Senior High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $342 (2.0%) $16,755 (98.0%) $17,097
2020 $322 (2.0%) $15,753 (98.0%) $16,075
2021 $327 (2.0%) $16,034 (98.0%) $16,362
2022 $1,924 (9.9%) $17,418 (90.1%) $19,341

Data source: Pennsylvania Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on California Area Senior High School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 385th of 693 High schoolsRanks 520th of 674 High schools
 21.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
11th Grade Algebra I (California Area Senior High School)61.48.8
 52.6%
   11th Grade Algebra I (Pennsylvania)63.334.1
 29.2%
11th Grade Biology (California Area Senior High School)52.137.7
 14.4%
   11th Grade Biology (Pennsylvania)63.250.7
 12.5%
11th Grade Literature (California Area Senior High School)8050
 30%
   11th Grade Literature (Pennsylvania)71.565.3
 6.2%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students264286
 8.3%
African American1523
 53.3%
American Indian31
 66.7%
Asian20
 100%
Hispanic24
 100%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White238249
 4.6%
Two or More Races39
 200%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients34.8%36%
 1.2%


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Frequently Asked Questions about California Area Senior High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 286 students attended California Area Senior High School.

Students at California Area Senior High School are 87% White, 8% African American, 3% Two or more races, 1% Hispanic.

California Area Senior High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : California Area Elementary School
Middle : California Area Middle School

California Area Senior High School ranks in the bottom 22.8% of Pennsylvania high schools.


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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. Attendance Areas provided by ATTOM.

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