How do these districts compare?
| Metric | California Area SD | Fort Cherry SD |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Coal Center, Pennsylvania | Mc Donald, Pennsylvania |
| Total Enrollment | 922 | 921 |
| Number of Schools | 3 | 2 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 15.2:1 | 12.2:1 |
Spending
| Metric | California Area SD | Fort Cherry SD |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $15,079 | $19,520 |
| Federal Revenue | 7.4% | 6.3% |
| State Revenue | 56.6% | 49.6% |
| Local Revenue | 35.9% | 44.1% |
California Area SD
Federal State Local
Fort Cherry SD
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | California Area SD | Fort Cherry SD |
|---|---|---|
| White | 82.2% | 89.7% |
| African American | 3.9% | 0.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3.8% | 2.8% |
| Asian | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.1% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 9.4% | 6.4% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 98.2% | 46.5% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | California Area SD | Fort Cherry SD |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 2 | 7 |
| Schools with AP | 1 | 1 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | N/A | N/A |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 382.7:1 | 332:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 35.8% | 19.4% |
School Types
California Area SD
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 1
Fort Cherry SD
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 1
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools.