Summary:
The 15924 zip code is home to a single high school, Shade Junior/Senior High School, which serves grades 7-12 and is part of the Shade-Central City School District. The school's performance has fluctuated in recent years, with a statewide ranking ranging from 93rd out of 681 high schools in 2024-2025 to 390th out of 674 in 2022-2023.
Shade Junior/Senior High School has a 87.9% four-year graduation rate and a 1.4% dropout rate, with mixed academic performance compared to state and district averages. While the school outperforms in some areas, such as 8th grade math and 7th grade English, it underperforms in others, like 7th grade math and 8th grade English. However, the school's Keystone Exam proficiency rates are generally higher than the state averages.
The school serves a student population with significant economic challenges, as indicated by the high percentage (94.48%) of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch. Despite these challenges, the school has a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 7.8 and a high per-student spending of $28,179, which may contribute to the individualized attention and resources available to students. Overall, Shade Junior/Senior High School appears to be the sole educational option for families in the 15924 zip code, and its performance reflects the unique needs and circumstances of the community it serves.
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