Serving 286 students in grades 9-12, California Area Sr. High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-79% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 286 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 13%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 50% in PA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 60-79% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 70-79% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
California Area Sr. High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Community Size
School Overview
California Area Sr. High School's student population of 286 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
286 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
California Area Sr. High School ranks within the top 30% of all 2,733 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of California Area Sr. High School is 0.24, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#653 out of 2733 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-79%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)70-79%
64%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
2%
14%
Black
8%
14%
White
87%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is California Area Sr. High School's ranking?
California Area Sr. High School is ranked #653 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are California Area Sr. High School often compared to?
California Area Sr. High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Bentworth Sr. High School, Bethlehem-center Sr. High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% PA state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
What is the graduation rate of California Area Sr. High School?
The graduation rate of California Area Sr. High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 87%.
How many students attend California Area Sr. High School?
286 students attend California Area Sr. High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of California Area Sr. High School students are White, 8% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of California Area Sr. High School?
California Area Sr. High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does California Area Sr. High School offer ?
California Area Sr. High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is California Area Sr. High School part of?
California Area Sr. High School is part of California Area School District.
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