Summary:
The city of Coal Center, Pennsylvania is home to 4 schools, including 2 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school. These schools serve a predominantly white student population, with varying levels of economic disadvantage and academic performance.
The standout schools in the area include the California Academy of Learning Charter School, which has the highest percentage of white students (95.65%) and the highest free/reduced lunch rate (73.91%), indicating a high proportion of economically disadvantaged students. In contrast, California Area Senior High School has the highest graduation rate (92.1%) and the lowest dropout rate (0.3%), but its test scores are generally lower than the state averages, particularly in Algebra I.
Across the schools, there is a wide range of statewide rankings and ratings, with California Area Senior High School ranking the highest (520 out of 674 high schools) and being rated 1 out of 5 stars. The schools generally perform below the state averages in math and English language arts proficiency, with some exceptions, such as California Area Elementary School performing better than the state average in 4th-grade science proficiency.
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