For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 922 students in California Area School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
Public Schools in California Area School District have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 59% (versus the 55% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Pennsylvania public school average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (PA)
# Schools
3 Schools
2,928 Schools
# Students
922 Students
1,668,648 Students
# Teachers
64 Teachers
124,158 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
California Area School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 675 school districts in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90-94% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#394 out of 684 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
57%
Graduation Rate
90-94%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.30
0.59
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
n/a
5%
% Hispanic
3%
15%
% Black
4%
14%
% White
83%
61%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
9%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $17,912 in this school district is less than the state median of $23,696. The school district revenue/student has declined by 8% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,189 is less than the state median of $23,119. The school district spending/student has declined by 8% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$17 MM
$39,541 MM
Spending
$15 MM
$38,578 MM
Revenue / Student
$17,912
$23,696
Spending / Student
$16,189
$23,119
Best California Area School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
California Area Sr. High School
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
11 Trojan Way
Coal Center, PA 15423
(724) 785-5800
Coal Center, PA 15423
(724) 785-5800
Grades: 9-12
| 292 students
Rank: #22.
California Area Middle School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
11 Trojan Way
Coal Center, PA 15423
(724) 785-5800
Coal Center, PA 15423
(724) 785-5800
Grades: 7-8
| 147 students
Rank: #33.
California Area Elementary School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
40 Trojan Way
Coal Center, PA 15423
(724) 785-5800
Coal Center, PA 15423
(724) 785-5800
Grades: K-6
| 483 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to California Area School District?
California Area School District manages 3 public schools serving 922 students.
What is the rank of California Area School District?
California Area School District is ranked #386 out of 675 school districts in Pennsylvania (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in California Area School District?
83% of California Area School District students are White, 9% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Black, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of California Area School District?
California Area School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is equal to the Pennsylvania state average of 14:1.
What is California Area School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,189 is less than the state median of $23,119. The school district spending/student has declined by 8% over four school years.
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