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SCHOOL COMMUNITY·CALIFORNIA ACADEMY OF LEARNING CS·NCES 428939410020

California Academy of Learning CS

40B Trojan Way, Coal Center, PA 15423 · (724) 330-4932 · Washington County
GRADES KG–10COMBINED41-RURALCHARTERTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL153 STUDENTS
Enrollment
153
Combined
STATE 1,819
Student : Teacher
11.8:1
13 FTE teachers
STATE 15.5:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
45%
69 students
STATE 75%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other combined schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade
Kindergarten
11
Grade 1
14
Grade 2
17
Grade 3
18
Grade 4
13
Grade 5
25
Grade 6
17
Grade 7
22
Grade 8
9
Grade 9
5
Grade 10
2
Student demographics
White
12280%
STATE 60%
Hispanic
11%
STATE 16%
Black
1812%
STATE 14%
Two+
128%
STATE 5%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Male
8455%
Female
6945%

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Test scores

PSSA + Keystone 2024-25 . % Proficient or Advanced
English Language Arts
29.3%
PA avg 51.1% . +4.3pp since 2023
Math
6.5%
PA avg 43.0% . -0.3pp since 2023
Source: PSSA + Keystone. All students, all grades. See all years and grades →

BeatsExpectations

Demographically-adjusted score · methodology
Tier
UNDERPERFORMING
Bottom 10% of PA schools after controlling for student poverty
Actual proficiency
16.9%
composite math + reading, all grades
Predicted
58.3%
based on PA schools with similar FRL share
Beats by
-41.4pp
below demographic expectation
BeatsExpectations runs a per-state regression of proficiency on free/reduced-lunch share, then scores each school by residual. How this is calculated →

About California Academy of Learning CS

California Academy of Learning CS, a tiny multi-level school in Coal Center, Pennsylvania, part of California Academy of Learning CS, works with 153 students, covering grades K through 10. By comparison, Pennsylvania's public schools average about 1,819 students each, so California Academy of Learning CS sits 92% below that benchmark.

California Academy of Learning CS is the operating authority for California Academy of Learning CS, handling staffing, calendars, and reporting to the state department of education.

On demographics, California Academy of Learning CS lists that White students make up the majority at 80%. Beyond that, the school records 12% Black, 8% multiracial. That is meaningfully less White than the county at large, where the share is closer to 90%.

Looking at school resources, Staff filings list 13 full-time-equivalent teachers, which works out to roughly 11.8:1 students per teacher. That figure is tighter than the state norm's 15.5:1 average. About 45% of enrolled students meet the income threshold for free or reduced-price lunch, often used as a Title I proxy.

Adjusting for the school's free-and-reduced-lunch share, On a poverty-adjusted basis, California Academy of Learning CS sits in the bottom 10% statewide. Predicted proficiency from the FRL regression is roughly 58.3%; actual is 16.9%, a gap of -41.4 points.

In the area at large, ACS estimates for Washington County put median household income runs about $78,958, about 33% of the adult population holds a bachelor's degree or above, and the poverty rate sits near 6%. California Academy of Learning CS is one of 56 public schools in Washington County (combined enrollment of about 26,079 students).

California Area El Sch is the nearest neighboring public school, about 0.0 miles from this campus. Within five miles, there are 6 other public schools. On composite proficiency, California Academy of Learning CS comes 6th of 6 in the immediate cluster, beneath the nearby-schools average of 37.9%.

The campus sits in a low-density setting. As a public charter, California Academy of Learning CS runs on public funding but with greater curricular and operational autonomy than a typical district school.

On the community side, the feed for California Academy of Learning CS typically covers classroom updates, athletics, and weather closures. The community welcomes input from current and former families.

Washington County at a glance

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Population
210,042
Census ACS
Median income
$78,958
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
33%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
6%
Below federal line
Schools in county
56
26,079 students

Quick facts

School name
California Academy of Learning CS
District
California Academy of Learning CS
Address
40B Trojan Way, Coal Center, PA 15423
Phone
(724) 330-4932
County
Washington County
Level
Combined
Grade range
KG–10
Total enrollment
153
Teachers (FTE)
13
Student–teacher ratio
11.8:1
Free/Reduced lunch
69 (45%)
Locale
41-Rural: Fringe
NCES ID
428939410020
Charter school
Yes
Virtual school
No

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Frequently asked questions

About California Academy of Learning CS
What is the total enrollment at California Academy of Learning CS?
California Academy of Learning CS enrolls approximately 153 students in grades KG-10.
What age range does California Academy of Learning CS serve?
California Academy of Learning CS serves students from grade KG through grade 10.
How many teachers does California Academy of Learning CS have?
California Academy of Learning CS employs 13 FTE teachers, for a student-to-teacher ratio of 11.8:1.
What is the student diversity at California Academy of Learning CS?
Student demographics at California Academy of Learning CS are roughly 80% White, 1% Hispanic, 12% Black, 8% Two or more.
What district is California Academy of Learning CS in?
California Academy of Learning CS is part of California Academy of Learning CS.
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