Windber Area High School
- Windber Area High School serves 333 students in grades 9-12.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 80-84% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 46%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 75-79% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 63%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 15:1.
- Minority enrollment is 2% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 34%.
Top Placements
Windber Area High School places among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
- Category Attribute
- Student Attention Lowest teacher:student ratio (Top 10%)
School Overview
- Windber Area High School's student population of 333 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 28 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Total Students | 333 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 28 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Windber Area High School's student:teacher ratio of 12:1 has decreased from 13:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Windber Area High School is 0.04, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.27. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (PA) |
| Overall School Rank | #240 out of 2,835 schools (Top 10%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 80-84% | 46% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 75-79% | 63% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 12:1 | 15:1 |
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| Asian | n/a | 4% |
| Hispanic | 2% | 11% |
| Black | n/a | 15% |
| White | 98% | 66% |
| Two or more races | n/a | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.04 | 0.27 |
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| Graduation Rate | ≥95% | 86% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 26% | 41% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 6% | 3% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Windber Area SD School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, PA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Windber Area High School is Richland High School (2.5 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Richland High School (2.5 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Windber Elementary School (1.1 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Windber Windber Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 562 students
1.1 miles
421 Sugar Maple Dr
Windber, PA 15963
(814)467-5596 1.1 PK-5 562 - Johnstown Richland High School Grades: 7-12 | 760 students
2.5 miles
One Academic Avenue
Johnstown, PA 15904
(814)266-6081 2.5 7-12 760 - Johnstown Greater Johnstown Ctc Vocational School
Grades: 9-12
2.9 miles
445 Schoolhouse Road
Johnstown, PA 15904
(814)269-4545 2.9 9-12 n/a - Johnstown Richland Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 809 students
2.9 miles
321 Schoolhouse Rd
Johnstown, PA 15904
(814)266-5757 2.9 K-6 809 - Johnstown Conemaugh Township Area Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 415 students
5.3 miles
1516 Tire Hill Rd
Johnstown, PA 15905
(814)479-4080 5.3 K-5 415
School Reviews
| 2 Windber just recently ignored an issue when a student called another student the n word. When the student who was called that tried to stick up for themselves, they got in trouble. Obviously, the school does not care about racism. If they did, they would have served proper justice. So if you are of any other racial backround than white, DO NOT MOVE TO THIS SCHOOL!!! - Posted by Student/Alumni - savii |
| 5 Windber has many different and successful academic programs. There are an abundant amount of extra curricular activities. I know someone who has previously moved to Windber, and a select number of teachers were acting racist against him/her. I feel that it is a discrimination to our school for these teachers to act in such nefarious, immature behavior. Teachers are role-models to their students. A select number of students feel the same way. Also, countless times I have heard about sexual harassment from the students. But other than these few but important wrong-doings, Windber isn't that bad of a school. Also, many graduates from Windber are very successful in their field of interest. At award nights, as I noticed, plenty of awards are given out and give students the chance to show how bright and talented they really are. From what I have also heard,and witnessed, there is an issue with favoritism between students who play sports and have teachers as coaches, and those who do not. - Posted by Student/Alumni - snowb |
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