For the 2025 school year, there are 16 public high schools serving 6,561 students in Cambria County, PA.
The top ranked public high schools in Cambria County, PA are Cambria Heights Sr. High School, Penn Cambria High School and Richland 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 32% (versus the Pennsylvania public high school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 58% statewide average). High schools in Cambria County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public high schools.
Cambria County, PA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 89%, 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 16% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Pennsylvania public high school average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Cambria County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
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
Gr: 9-12 | 435 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #22.
Penn Cambria High School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
401 Linden Ave
Cresson, PA 16630
(814) 886-8188
Cresson, PA 16630
(814) 886-8188
Gr: 9-12 | 552 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #33.
Richland High School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
One Academic Avenue
Johnstown, PA 15904
(814) 266-6081
Johnstown, PA 15904
(814) 266-6081
Gr: 7-12 | 707 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #44.
Central Cambria High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
204 Schoolhouse Rd
Ebensburg, PA 15931
(814) 472-8860
Ebensburg, PA 15931
(814) 472-8860
Gr: 9-12 | 509 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #55.
Glendale Jr. Sr. High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1466 Beaver Valley Rd
Flinton, PA 16640
(814) 687-4261
Flinton, PA 16640
(814) 687-4261
Gr: 7-12 | 346 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #66.
Conemaugh Valley Jr. Sr. High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1342 William Penn Ave
Johnstown, PA 15906
(814) 535-5523
Johnstown, PA 15906
(814) 535-5523
Gr: 7-12 | 306 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #77.
Portage Area Jr. Sr. High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
85 Mountain Ave
Portage, PA 15946
(814) 736-9636
Portage, PA 15946
(814) 736-9636
Gr: 7-12 | 358 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #88.
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: #99.
Forest Hills Jr. Sr. High School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
535 Locust Street
Sidman, PA 15955
(814) 487-7613
Sidman, PA 15955
(814) 487-7613
Gr: 7-12 | 789 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #1010.
Ferndale Area Jr. Sr. High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
600 Harlan Ave
Johnstown, PA 15905
(814) 288-5757
Johnstown, PA 15905
(814) 288-5757
Gr: 7-12 | 284 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #1111.
Westmont Hilltop Jr. Sr. High School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
200 Fair Oaks Dr
Johnstown, PA 15905
(814) 255-8726
Johnstown, PA 15905
(814) 255-8726
Gr: 7-12 | 708 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #1212.
Blacklick Valley Jr. Sr. High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
555 Birch St
Nanty Glo, PA 15943
(814) 749-9211
Nanty Glo, PA 15943
(814) 749-9211
Gr: 7-12 | 272 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
Rank: #1313.
Greater Johnstown Sr. High School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
222 Central Ave
Johnstown, PA 15902
(814) 533-5670
Johnstown, PA 15902
(814) 533-5670
Gr: 8-12 | 856 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #1414.
Greater Johnstown School District's Cyber Academy
Magnet School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
625 Park Ave
Johnstown, PA 15902
(814) 533-5670
Johnstown, PA 15902
(814) 533-5670
Gr: K-12 | 120 students Student-teacher ratio: 120:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: n/an/a
Admiral Peary Area Vocational-technical School
Vocational School
948 Ben Franklin Highway
Ebensburg, PA 15931
(814) 472-6490
Ebensburg, PA 15931
(814) 472-6490
Gr: 9-12 | 19 students Student-teacher ratio: 1:1
Rank: n/an/a
Greater Johnstown Career And Technology Center
Vocational School
445 Schoolhouse Road
Johnstown, PA 15904
(814) 266-6073
Johnstown, PA 15904
(814) 266-6073
Gr: 9-12 | 24 students Student-teacher ratio: 1:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Cambria County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Commonwealth Charter Academy (Closed 2023)
Charter School
647 Main Street, Suite 201 Jo
Johnstown, PA 15901
(717) 651-7200
Johnstown, PA 15901
(717) 651-7200
Gr: PK-12
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
Gr: 9-12 | 21 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1
220 Messenger St
Johnstown, PA 15902
(814) 533-5550
Johnstown, PA 15902
(814) 533-5550
Gr: PK-5 | 686 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
1340 William Penn Ave
Johnstown, PA 15906
(814) 539-6524
Johnstown, PA 15906
(814) 539-6524
Gr: PK-3 | 193 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
489 Locust St
Sidman, PA 15955
(814) 487-7613
Sidman, PA 15955
(814) 487-7613
Gr: 10-12 | 453 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
1427 Frankstown Rd
Sidman, PA 15955
(814) 495-4611
Sidman, PA 15955
(814) 495-4611
Gr: 7-9 | 409 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1
84 Mountain Avenue
Portage, PA 15946
(814) 736-9636
Portage, PA 15946
(814) 736-9636
Gr: 4-7 | 293 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
340 Theatre Dr
Johnstown, PA 15904
(814) 266-1435
Johnstown, PA 15904
(814) 266-1435
Gr: 6-7 | 252 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
220 Highfield Avenue
Johnstown, PA 15904
(814) 266-6081
Johnstown, PA 15904
(814) 266-6081
Gr: 8-12 | 688 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
200 Fair Oaks Dr
Johnstown, PA 15905
(814) 255-8726
Johnstown, PA 15905
(814) 255-8726
Gr: 9-12 | 471 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
827 Diamond Blvd
Johnstown, PA 15905
(814) 255-8704
Johnstown, PA 15905
(814) 255-8704
Gr: 5-8 | 484 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
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, Penn Cambria High School and Richland High School.
How many public high schools are located in Cambria County?
16 public high schools are located in Cambria County.
What is the racial composition of students in Cambria County?
Cambria County public high schools minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Pennsylvania public high schools average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Cambria County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Cambria County include: Greater Johnstown Sr. High School vs. Richland High School, Penn Cambria High School vs. Central Cambria High School, Forest Hills Jr. Sr. High School vs. Central Cambria High School
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