Portage Area Jr. Sr. High School vs. Central Cambria High School
Should you attend Portage Area Jr. Sr. High School or Central Cambria High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Portage Area Jr. Sr. High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Central Cambria High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Overview
Serving 339 students in grades 7-12, Portage Area Jr. Sr. 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 35-39% (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 13:1 is equal to the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 509 students in grades 9-12, Central Cambria High School ranks in the top 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 30-34% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher 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 40% (majority Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
-
Grades Offered
7-12
9-12
Total Students
339 students
509 students
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
32 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
16:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1435 out of 2733 schools in PA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#1055 out of 2733 schools in PA
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
30-34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
70-74%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
11-19%
Graduation Rate
≥90%
≥95%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 7 Students
53
-
Grade 8 Students
68
-
Grade 9 Students
46
136
Grade 10 Students
55
124
Grade 11 Students
61
116
Grade 12 Students
56
133
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
1%
% Hispanic
2%
1%
% Black
n/a
1%
% White
94%
96%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
1%
Diversity Score
0.12
0.08
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
2%