Shade JSHS vs Windber Area HS
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 12 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Shade JSHS
Cairnbrook · Public high · Grades 7–12
123 students
Windber Area HS
Windber · Public high · Grades 9–12
337 students
| Measure | Shade JSHS Cairnbrook, Pennsylvania | Windber Area HS Windber, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 38 Lower 50% | 66 Top 50% |
| State rank | #508 of 618 | #276 of 618 |
| National rank | #11486 of 16,910 | #4415 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 7–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 123 | 337 |
| Enrollment | 123 | 337 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 111.4% | 95.5% |
| Students per teacher | 6.8 | 13.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 82% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 77% |
| city | Cairnbrook | Windber |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Windber Area HS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (65.5 vs 37.9).
- •Windber Area HS does better on math proficiency (77% vs 42%).
- •Windber Area HS does better on reading proficiency (82% vs 47%).
- •Windber Area HS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (95.5% vs 111.4%).
- •Shade JSHS does better on students per teacher (6.8 vs 13.0).
- •Windber Area HS is the larger school with 337 students compared with 123.
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 Shade JSHS better than Windber Area HS?
On the Success Index (US), Windber Area HS ranks higher (65.5 vs 37.9 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 Shade JSHS and Windber Area HS?
About 12 km in a straight line, between Cairnbrook and Windber in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Shade JSHS: 123. Windber Area HS: 337. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Shade JSHS and Windber Area HS rank in Pennsylvania?
Shade JSHS is 508th of 618 and Windber Area HS is 276th of 618 among high schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).