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Cambria Heights School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,223 students in Cambria Heights School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
Public Schools in Cambria Heights School District have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 65% (versus the 56% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Pennsylvania public school average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (PA)
# Schools
3 Schools
2,929 Schools
# Students
1,223 Students
1,665,424 Students
# Teachers
108 Teachers
124,094 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Cambria Heights School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 677 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 95% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#246 out of 685 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
57%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥95%
87%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)21%
23.3%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.08
0.60
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
5%
% Hispanic
1%
16%
% Black
n/a
14%
% White
96%
60%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $21,953 in this school district is less than the state median of $26,978. The school district revenue/student has grown by 16% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $23,303 is less than the state median of $26,274. The school district spending/student has grown by 21% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$27 MM
$44,930 MM
Spending
$29 MM
$43,758 MM
Revenue / Student
$21,953
$26,978
Spending / Student
$23,303
$26,274
Best Cambria Heights School District Public Schools (2026-27)
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 | 419 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #22.
Cambria Heights Middle School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
414 Glendale Lake Rd
Patton, PA 16668
(814) 674-6290
Patton, PA 16668
(814) 674-6290
Gr: 6-8 | 271 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #33.
Cambria Heights Elementary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
138 East Campbell St
Carrolltown, PA 15722
(814) 344-8506
Carrolltown, PA 15722
(814) 344-8506
Gr: PK-5 | 533 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Cambria Heights School District?
Cambria Heights School District manages 3 public schools serving 1,223 students.
What is the rank of Cambria Heights School District?
Cambria Heights School District is ranked #246 out of 677 school districts in Pennsylvania (top 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: Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Cambria Heights School District?
96% of Cambria Heights School District students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Cambria Heights School District?
Cambria Heights School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What is Cambria Heights School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $23,303 is less than the state median of $26,274. The school district spending/student has grown by 21% over four school years.
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