The California Area School District is a diminutive, public school district serving the boroughs of Allenport, California, Coal Center, Elco, Long Branch, Roscoe and most of West Brownsville and West Pike Run Township in Washington County, Pennsylvania. California Area School District encompasses approximately 35 square miles. It is among the smallest districts in Pennsylvania. According to the 2000 federal census, it serves a resident population of 10,705. In 2009, the district residents' per capita income was $15,577, while the median family income was just $39,225. Per school district officials, in school year 2007-08 the California Area School District provided basic educational services to 1,031 pupils through the employment of 75 teachers, 40 full-time and part-time support personnel, and 9 administrators. California Area School District received more than $7.9 million in state funding in school year 2007-08 school year. The district maintains a strong affiliation with California University of PA which includes a professional development program, as well as counselor and principle internships.
The district operates one high school (9th-12th) and one elementary/intermediate/middle school (K-8th).
Through PowerSchool, a new system integrated into the school students' grades can be viewed on the internet using the student's username and password.
Read more about California Area School District: Mission Statement, Academic Achievement, Special Education, Bullying Policy and School Safety, Budget, Extracurriculars
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