Summary:
The 15924 zip code area is home to two schools, Cairnbrook Elementary School and Shade Junior/Senior High School, both part of the Shade-Central City School District. While Cairnbrook Elementary has a very high percentage of white students and consistently low rankings, Shade Junior/Senior High stands out with an exceptional 97.3% 4-year graduation rate, well above the state average.
Cairnbrook Elementary's student population is overwhelmingly white (98.8%), which is significantly higher than the state average, potentially indicating a lack of diversity. The school also ranks in the bottom third of elementary schools in Pennsylvania, suggesting it may be underperforming compared to its peers. In contrast, Shade Junior/Senior High has a more diverse student body and excels in supporting students through to graduation, with a very high 4-year graduation rate.
Both schools have relatively high per-student spending, well above the state average, but their academic performance varies. Cairnbrook Elementary lags behind state averages in Math and ELA proficiency, while Shade Junior/Senior High performs better in ELA but struggles in Math. The stark contrast in racial demographics and economic status between the two schools, with Cairnbrook Elementary having an extremely high 100% free/reduced lunch rate, suggests the need for targeted interventions and support services to address the unique challenges faced by the student population.
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