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Northern Cambria High School vs. Cambria Heights Sr. High School

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School Overview

School
Northern Cambria High School
813 35th St
Northern Cambria, PA 15714
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5/
10
Bottom 50%
Cambria Heights Sr. High School
426 Glendale Lake Rd
Patton, PA 16668
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10/
10
Top 10%
Top Rankings
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Cambria Heights Sr. High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:

Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
Overview
Serving 276 students in grades 9-12, Northern Cambria High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-39% (which is approximately equal to the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is approximately equal to the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 435 students in grades 9-12, Cambria Heights Sr. High School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75-79% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 2% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
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Yes
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
276 students
435 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Northern Cambria High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Cambria Heights Sr. High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
49% | 51%
50% | 50%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Northern Cambria High School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Cambria Heights Sr. High School.
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
35 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Northern Cambria High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Cambria Heights Sr. High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Northern Cambria High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Northern Cambria School District and the state of Pennsylvania, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Cambria Heights Sr. High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Cambria Heights School District and the state of Pennsylvania, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#1530 out of 2733 schools in PA
(Bottom 50%)
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This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Northern Cambria High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
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30-39%
(Bottom 50% in PA)
20-24%
(Bottom 50% in PA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Northern Cambria High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Northern Cambria School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Cambria Heights Sr. High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Cambria Heights School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
55-59%
(Top 50% in PA)(21-22 School Year Data)
75-79%
(Top 1% in PA)(20-21 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Northern Cambria High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Northern Cambria School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Cambria Heights Sr. High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Cambria Heights School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2020-21 school year.
70-79%
(Top 1% in PA)(20-21 School Year Data)
60-64%
(Top 1% in PA)(20-21 School Year Data)
90-94%
(Top 50% in PA)
≥95%
(Top 10% in PA)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Northern Cambria High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Northern Cambria School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Cambria Heights Sr. High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Cambria Heights School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Northern Cambria High School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Cambria Heights Sr. High School by grade.
Grade 9 Students
65
107
Grade 10 Students
71
108
Grade 11 Students
65
119
Grade 12 Students
75
101

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
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% Asian
1%
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This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Northern Cambria High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Northern Cambria School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
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% Hispanic
1%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Northern Cambria High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Northern Cambria School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Cambria Heights Sr. High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Cambria Heights School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
1%
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This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Cambria Heights Sr. High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Cambria Heights School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2012-13 school year.
% White
96%
98%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Northern Cambria High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Northern Cambria School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Cambria Heights Sr. High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Cambria Heights School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
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% Two or more races
1%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Northern Cambria High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Northern Cambria School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Cambria Heights Sr. High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Cambria Heights School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.08
0.04
This chart showcases the diversity score of Northern Cambria High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Northern Cambria School District and Pennsylvania, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Cambria Heights Sr. High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Cambria Heights School District and Pennsylvania, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
51%
49%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Northern Cambria High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Northern Cambria School District and Pennsylvania, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Cambria Heights Sr. High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Cambria Heights School District and Pennsylvania, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
1%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Northern Cambria High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Northern Cambria School District and Pennsylvania, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Cambria Heights Sr. High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Cambria Heights School District and Pennsylvania, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
 
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