For the 2024 school year, there are 16 public high schools serving 6,921 students in Cambria County, PA.
The top ranked public high schools in Cambria County, PA are Cambria Heights Sr. High School, Richland High School and Central Cambria High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Cambria County, PA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Pennsylvania public high school average of 48%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 48% statewide average). High schools in Cambria County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Pennsylvania public high schools.
Cambria County, PA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 90%, which is more than the Pennsylvania average of 88%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Cambria Heights Sr. High School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Pennsylvania or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Pennsylvania public high school average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Cambria County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Cambria Heights Sr. High School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
426 Glendale Lake Rd
Patton, PA 16668
(814) 674-3601
Patton, PA 16668
(814) 674-3601
Grades: 9-12
| 425 students
Rank: #22.
Richland High School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
One Academic Avenue
Johnstown, PA 15904
(814) 266-6081
Johnstown, PA 15904
(814) 266-6081
Grades: 7-12
| 718 students
Rank: #33.
Central Cambria High School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 75-79% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
204 Schoolhouse Rd
Ebensburg, PA 15931
(814) 472-8860
Ebensburg, PA 15931
(814) 472-8860
Grades: 9-12
| 571 students
Rank: #44.
Penn Cambria High School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
401 Linden Ave
Cresson, PA 16630
(814) 886-8188
Cresson, PA 16630
(814) 886-8188
Grades: 9-12
| 557 students
Rank: #55.
Northern Cambria High School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 70-74% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
813 35th St
Northern Cambria, PA 15714
(814) 948-6800
Northern Cambria, PA 15714
(814) 948-6800
Grades: 9-12
| 341 students
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Ferndale Area Jr. Sr. High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
600 Harlan Ave
Johnstown, PA 15905
(814) 288-5757
Johnstown, PA 15905
(814) 288-5757
Grades: 7-12
| 262 students
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Glendale Jr. Sr. High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1466 Beaver Valley Rd
Flinton, PA 16640
(814) 687-4261
Flinton, PA 16640
(814) 687-4261
Grades: 7-12
| 358 students
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Portage Area Jr. Sr. High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
85 Mountain Ave
Portage, PA 15946
(814) 736-9636
Portage, PA 15946
(814) 736-9636
Grades: 7-12
| 399 students
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Westmont Hilltop Jr. Sr. High School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
200 Fair Oaks Dr
Johnstown, PA 15905
(814) 255-8726
Johnstown, PA 15905
(814) 255-8726
Grades: 7-12
| 740 students
Rank: #1010.
Conemaugh Valley Jr. Sr. High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1342 William Penn Ave
Johnstown, PA 15906
(814) 535-5523
Johnstown, PA 15906
(814) 535-5523
Grades: 7-12
| 300 students
Rank: #1111.
Blacklick Valley Jr. Sr. High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
555 Birch St
Nanty Glo, PA 15943
(814) 749-9211
Nanty Glo, PA 15943
(814) 749-9211
Grades: 7-12
| 306 students
Rank: #1212.
Greater Johnstown School District's Cybe
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1091 Broad St
Johnstown, PA 15906
(814) 533-5670
Johnstown, PA 15906
(814) 533-5670
Grades: K-12
| 100 students
Rank: #1313.
Forest Hills Jr. Sr. High School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
535 Locust St
Sidman, PA 15955
(814) 487-7613
Sidman, PA 15955
(814) 487-7613
Grades: 7-12
| 812 students
Rank: #1414.
Greater Johnstown Sr. High School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
222 Central Ave
Johnstown, PA 15902
(814) 533-5670
Johnstown, PA 15902
(814) 533-5670
Grades: 8-12
| 1,011 students
Rank: n/an/a
Admiral Peary Avts
Vocational School
948 Ben Franklin Highway
Ebensburg, PA 15931
(814) 472-6490
Ebensburg, PA 15931
(814) 472-6490
Grades: 9-12
| 17 students
Rank: n/an/a
Greater Johnstown Ctc
Vocational School
445 Schoolhouse Road
Johnstown, PA 15904
(814) 266-6073
Johnstown, PA 15904
(814) 266-6073
Grades: 9-12
| 4 students
Cambria County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
647 Main Street, Suite 201 Jo
Johnstown, PA 15901
(717) 651-7200
Johnstown, PA 15901
(717) 651-7200
Grades: PK-12
| n/a students
Cresson Secure Treatment Unit High School (Closed 2016)
Alternative School
251 Corrections Road, 251 Corr
Cresson, PA 16630
(814) 886-6258
Cresson, PA 16630
(814) 886-6258
Grades: 9-12
| 21 students
220 Messenger St
Johnstown, PA 15902
(814) 533-5550
Johnstown, PA 15902
(814) 533-5550
Grades: PK-5
| 686 students
1340 William Penn Ave
Johnstown, PA 15906
(814) 539-6524
Johnstown, PA 15906
(814) 539-6524
Grades: PK-3
| 193 students
489 Locust St
Sidman, PA 15955
(814) 487-7613
Sidman, PA 15955
(814) 487-7613
Grades: 10-12
| 453 students
1427 Frankstown Rd
Sidman, PA 15955
(814) 495-4611
Sidman, PA 15955
(814) 495-4611
Grades: 7-9
| 409 students
84 Mountain Avenue
Portage, PA 15946
(814) 736-9636
Portage, PA 15946
(814) 736-9636
Grades: 4-7
| 293 students
340 Theatre Dr
Johnstown, PA 15904
(814) 266-1435
Johnstown, PA 15904
(814) 266-1435
Grades: 6-7
| 252 students
220 Highfield Avenue
Johnstown, PA 15904
(814) 266-6081
Johnstown, PA 15904
(814) 266-6081
Grades: 8-12
| 688 students
200 Fair Oaks Dr
Johnstown, PA 15905
(814) 255-8726
Johnstown, PA 15905
(814) 255-8726
Grades: 9-12
| 471 students
827 Diamond Blvd
Johnstown, PA 15905
(814) 255-8704
Johnstown, PA 15905
(814) 255-8704
Grades: 5-8
| 484 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Cambria County, PA?
The top ranked public high schools in Cambria County, PA include Cambria Heights Sr. High School, Richland High School and Central Cambria High School.
How many public high schools are located in Cambria County, PA?
16 public high schools are located in Cambria County, PA.
What is the racial composition of students in Cambria County, PA?
Cambria County, PA public high schools minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Pennsylvania public high schools average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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