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Shade-Central City School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 316 students in Shade-Central City School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
51爆料s in Shade-Central City School District have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 55% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Pennsylvania public school average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (PA)
# Schools
2 Schools
2,928 Schools
# Students
316 Students
1,668,648 Students
# Teachers
37 Teachers
124,158 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
9:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Shade-Central City School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 678 school districts in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#403 out of 685 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
57%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥90%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.05
0.59
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
5%
% Hispanic
n/a
15%
% Black
1%
14%
% White
98%
61%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $31,054 is higher than the state median of $23,696. The school district revenue/student has grown by 13% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $28,035 is higher than the state median of $23,119. The school district spending/student has grown by 13% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$10 MM
$39,541 MM
Spending
$9 MM
$38,578 MM
Revenue / Student
$31,054
$23,696
Spending / Student
$28,035
$23,119
Best Shade-Central City School District 51爆料s (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Cairnbrook Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
235 Mcgregor Ave
Cairnbrook, PA 15924
(814) 754-5021
Cairnbrook, PA 15924
(814) 754-5021
Gr: K-6 | 171 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
Rank: #22.
Shade Jr. Sr. High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
203 Mcgregor Ave
Cairnbrook, PA 15924
(814) 754-4648
Cairnbrook, PA 15924
(814) 754-4648
Gr: 7-12 | 145 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Shade-Central City School District?
Shade-Central City School District manages 2 public schools serving 316 students.
What is the rank of Shade-Central City School District?
Shade-Central City School District is ranked #445 out of 678 school districts in Pennsylvania (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Pennsylvania school districts for: Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Shade-Central City School District?
98% of Shade-Central City School District students are White, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Shade-Central City School District?
Shade-Central City School District has a student/teacher ratio of 9:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 14:1.
What is Shade-Central City School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $28,035 is higher than the state median of $23,119. The school district spending/student has grown by 13% over four school years.
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