Serving 435 students in grades 9-12, Cambria Heights Sr. High School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-69% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75-79% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 2% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 435 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 2%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 10% in PA)
- Math Proficiency: 60-69% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 1%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Cambria Heights Sr. High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Cambria Heights Sr. High School's student population of 435 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
435 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Cambria Heights Sr. High School is 0.04, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)75-79%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)60-64%
64%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
1%
15%
Black
n/a
14%
White
98%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
49%
60%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Cambria Heights Sr. High School often compared to?
Cambria Heights Sr. High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Central Cambria High School, Northern Cambria High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% PA state average), while 75-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Cambria Heights Sr. High School?
The graduation rate of Cambria Heights Sr. High School is 95%, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 87%.
How many students attend Cambria Heights Sr. High School?
435 students attend Cambria Heights Sr. High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Cambria Heights Sr. High School students are White, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Cambria Heights Sr. High School?
Cambria Heights Sr. High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Cambria Heights Sr. High School offer ?
Cambria Heights Sr. High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Cambria Heights Sr. High School part of?
Cambria Heights Sr. High School is part of Cambria Heights School District.
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