Brownsville Area HS vs California Area SHS
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 5.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Brownsville Area HS
Brownsville · Public high · Grades 9–12
457 students
California Area SHS
Coal Center · Public high · Grades 9–12
290 students
| Measure | Brownsville Area HS Brownsville, Pennsylvania | California Area SHS Coal Center, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 39 Lower 50% | 58 Top 50% |
| State rank | #501 of 618 | #358 of 618 |
| National rank | #11107 of 16,910 | #6399 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 457 | 290 |
| Enrollment | 457 | 290 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 93% | 99% |
| Students per teacher | 15.8 | 14.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 77% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 62% |
| city | Brownsville | Coal Center |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •California Area SHS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (57.6 vs 39.3).
- •California Area SHS does better on math proficiency (62% vs 42%).
- •California Area SHS does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 52%).
- •Brownsville Area HS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (93% vs 99%).
- •California Area SHS does better on students per teacher (14.5 vs 15.8).
- •Brownsville Area HS is the larger school with 457 students compared with 290.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Brownsville Area HS better than California Area SHS?
On the Success Index (US), California Area SHS ranks higher (57.6 vs 39.3 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Brownsville Area HS and California Area SHS?
About 5.1 km in a straight line, between Brownsville and Coal Center in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Brownsville Area HS: 457. California Area SHS: 290. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Brownsville Area HS and California Area SHS rank in Pennsylvania?
Brownsville Area HS is 501st of 618 and California Area SHS is 358th of 618 among high schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).