Cameron County High School is an institution of secondary education in Emporium, Pennsylvania, and is the only high school in the Cameron County School District of rural Cameron County, Pennsylvania. There are about 400 students in grades 7 to 12 attending the school. Its attendance boundary is that of the county.
Serving 242 students in grades 7-12, Cameron County Jr. Sr. High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is approximately equal to the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (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 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 242 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 6%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Btm 50% in PA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-59% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Cameron County Jr. Sr. High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Cameron County Jr. Sr. High School's student population of 242 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
242 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
First Day of School
Mon. Sep 1, 2025
Last Day of School
Mon. May 25, 2026
School Rankings
Cameron County Jr. Sr. High School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,733 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Cameron County Jr. Sr. High School is 0.12, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#1069 out of 2733 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
57%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
4%
15%
Black
n/a
14%
White
94%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥90%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
60%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
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 is Cameron County Jr. Sr. High School's ranking?
Cameron County Jr. Sr. High School is ranked #1069 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% PA state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Cameron County Jr. Sr. High School?
The graduation rate of Cameron County Jr. Sr. High School is 90%, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 87%.
How many students attend Cameron County Jr. Sr. High School?
242 students attend Cameron County Jr. Sr. High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Cameron County Jr. Sr. High School students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Cameron County Jr. Sr. High School?
Cameron County Jr. Sr. High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Cameron County Jr. Sr. High School offer ?
Cameron County Jr. Sr. High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Cameron County Jr. Sr. High School part of?
Cameron County Jr. Sr. High School is part of Cameron County School District.
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