Windber Area School District

2301 Graham Ave
Windber, PA 15963-1964
(District boundaries shown in map)
8/
10
Top 30%

Top Rankings

Windber Area School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Pennsylvania for:

Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,233 students in Windber Area School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
Public Schools in Windber Area School District have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 63% (versus the 55% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public school average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Overview

This School District
This State (PA)
# Schools
3 Schools
2,928 Schools
# Students
1,233 Students
1,668,648 Students
# Teachers
87 Teachers
124,158 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Windber Area School District, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 678 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 92% has decreased from 95% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (PA)
#140 out of 685 school districts
(Top 30%)
50%
38%
63%
55%
62%
57%
92%
87%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.16
0.59
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
5%
% Hispanic
3%
15%
% Black
1%
14%
% White
92%
61%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $16,015 in this school district is less than the state median of $23,696. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,859 is less than the state median of $23,119. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (PA)
Total Revenue
$20 MM
$39,541 MM
Spending
$18 MM
$38,578 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,015
$23,696
Spending / Student
$14,859
$23,119

Best Windber Area School District Public Schools (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Windber Elementary School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
421 Sugar Maple Dr
Windber, PA 15963
(814) 467-4567
Gr: PK-5 | 622 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #22.
Windber Area Middle School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2301 Graham Ave
Windber, PA 15963
(814) 467-4567
Gr: 6-8 | 289 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #33.
Windber Area High School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2301 Graham Ave
Windber, PA 15963
(814) 467-4567
Gr: 9-12 | 322 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 6%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Windber Area School District?
Windber Area School District manages 3 public schools serving 1,233 students.
What is the rank of Windber Area School District?
Windber Area School District is ranked #147 out of 678 school districts in Pennsylvania (top 30%) 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: Highest math proficiency (Top 20%) and Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Windber Area School District?
92% of Windber Area School District students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Windber Area School District?
Windber Area School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is equal to the Pennsylvania state average of 14:1.
What is Windber Area School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,859 is less than the state median of $23,119. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • District size: 3 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 1,233 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 8%
  • : 92% (Top 20% in PA)
  • : Top 30%
  • : 50% (Top 20%)
  • : 63% (Top 30%)
  • : 62% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

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