- Enrollment
- 485
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Coal Center, PA
California Area Shs
Federal NCES profile for California Area Shs, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 420471004203
👥 S:T ratio 39
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 22
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
California Area Shs earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 79% of Pennsylvania schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Coal Center · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.3:1
- large classes for Pennsylvania
- 33.9%
- free-lunch eligible
California Area Shs has class sizes larger than 79% of Pennsylvania schools. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, California Area Shs ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Coal Center, PA.
School address
District: California Area Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 420471004203 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+6 students YoY
California Area Shs held near 292 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 19.3 → 18.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+6 students YoY 420471004203 · Coal Center, PA High · SMALL · TRAD
290 enr · 15.3:1 · 33.9% lunch · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: California Area El Sch (485 students)
California Area Shs held near 292 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 19.3 → 18.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
California Area Shs in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- California Are
California Area El Sch
485 students
- This school
California Area Shs
290 students
- California Are 158
California Area Ms
158 students
What this shows California Area Shs reports 290 students on the CCD universe file.
How California Area Shs compares
California Area Shs held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Pennsylvania and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.3:1 | ▲ 13% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 33.9% | ▼ 42% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 290 | top 79% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.3:1
Leaner classes than 44% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
290
Bigger than 31% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
33.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 42% below the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
15.3:1
students per teacher
- 13% above state mean
Top 79% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 21% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
31.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$15,079
per pupil, district-wide
- below Pennsylvania avg of $18,725
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 12 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 83.8%
Two or More 6.9%
African American 4.8%
Hispanic or Latino 3.8%
Asian 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 83.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 28.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 28.9, California Area Shs is less mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 2
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for California Area Sd reports $15,079 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How California Area Shs Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| California Area El Sch | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| California Area Ms | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to California Area Shs's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 158
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~290 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.3:1)
Frequently asked questions about California Area Shs
How many students attend California Area Shs?
California Area Shs has 290 students enrolled. It is a high school in Coal Center, PA. CCD year-over-year: 286 (2022-23) → 292 (2023-24), nearly flat (+6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at California Area Shs?
The student-teacher ratio at California Area Shs is 15.3:1, which is 13% higher than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 3% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at California Area Shs?
33.9% of students at California Area Shs are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of California Area Shs?
The largest demographic group at California Area Shs is White at 83.8% of enrollment, in Coal Center, PA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for California Area Shs?
California Area Shs has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does California Area Shs rank among public schools in Coal Center?
By Resource Investment Index, California Area Shs ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Coal Center, PA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in California Area Sd?
Besides California Area Shs, California Area Sd also operates California Area El Sch (485 students) and California Area Ms (158 students). See the California Area Sd district page for the complete list.