For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 292 students in Coal Center, PA.
The top ranked public high school in Coal Center, PA is California Area Sr. High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Coal Center, PA public high school have an average math proficiency score of 70% (versus the Pennsylvania public high school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 58% statewide average). High schools in Coal Center have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Pennsylvania public high schools.
Coal Center, PA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 92%, which is more than the Pennsylvania average of 88%.
The school with highest graduation rate is California Area Sr. High School, with 90-94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Pennsylvania or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Pennsylvania public high school average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Coal Center, PA (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
Coal Center, Pennsylvania Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
40 Trojan Way
Coal Center, PA 15423
(724) 785-5800
Coal Center, PA 15423
(724) 785-5800
Grades: 5-6
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Coal Center, PA?
The top ranked public high schools in Coal Center, PA include California Area Sr. High School.
How many public high schools are located in Coal Center?
1 public high schools are located in Coal Center.
What is the racial composition of students in Coal Center?
Coal Center public high schools minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Pennsylvania public high schools average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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