Top Rankings
Northern Cambria School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 779 students in Northern Cambria School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
Public Schools in Northern Cambria 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 4% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public school average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (PA)
# Schools
3 Schools
2,928 Schools
# Students
779 Students
1,668,808 Students
# Teachers
77 Teachers
124,158 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Northern Cambria 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 92% has decreased from 95% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#427 out of 685 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
57%
Graduation Rate
92%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.07
0.59
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
5%
% Hispanic
1%
15%
% Black
1%
14%
% White
96%
61%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $24,012 is higher than the state median of $23,694. The school district revenue/student has grown by 26% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $22,979 is less than the state median of $23,117. The school district spending/student has grown by 29% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$19 MM
$39,541 MM
Spending
$18 MM
$38,578 MM
Revenue / Student
$24,012
$23,694
Spending / Student
$22,979
$23,117
Best Northern Cambria School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Northern Cambria High School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
813 35th St
Northern Cambria, PA 15714
(814) 948-6800
Northern Cambria, PA 15714
(814) 948-6800
Gr: 9-12 | 276 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #22.
Northern Cambria Middle School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
601 Joseph St
Northern Cambria, PA 15714
(814) 948-5880
Northern Cambria, PA 15714
(814) 948-5880
Gr: 5-8 | 243 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #33.
Northern Cambria Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
601 Joseph St
Northern Cambria, PA 15714
(814) 948-5880
Northern Cambria, PA 15714
(814) 948-5880
Gr: PK-4 | 260 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Northern Cambria School District?
Northern Cambria School District manages 3 public schools serving 779 students.
What is the rank of Northern Cambria School District?
Northern Cambria School District is ranked #435 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: Highest science proficiency (Top 20%), Highest graduation rate (Top 20%) and Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Northern Cambria School District?
96% of Northern Cambria School District students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Northern Cambria School District?
Northern Cambria School District has a student/teacher ratio of 10:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 14:1.
What is Northern Cambria School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $22,979 is less than the state median of $23,117. The school district spending/student has grown by 29% over four school years.
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