Northern Cambria High School is located at 813 35th Street, Northern Cambria. It is a small, rural public school in Cambria County, Pennsylvania, United States of America. It is the sole high school operated by the Northern Cambria School District.
Serving 276 students in grades 9-12, Northern Cambria High School ranks in the bottom 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 30-39% (which is approximately equal to the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is approximately equal to the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 276 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 4%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 50% in PA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 70-79% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Northern Cambria High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Northern Cambria High School's student population of 276 students has declined by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
276 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
Year Founded
1963
School Rankings
Northern Cambria High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,733 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Northern Cambria High School is 0.08, 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
#1530 out of 2733 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)70-79%
64%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
1%
15%
Black
1%
14%
White
96%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
51%
60%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
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 Northern Cambria High School's ranking?
Northern Cambria High School is ranked #1530 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Northern Cambria High School often compared to?
Northern Cambria High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Central Cambria High School, Apollo-ridge High School, Purchase Line Jr. Sr. High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% PA state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Northern Cambria High School?
The graduation rate of Northern Cambria High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 87%.
How many students attend Northern Cambria High School?
276 students attend Northern Cambria High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Northern Cambria High School students are White, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Northern Cambria High School?
Northern Cambria High School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Northern Cambria High School offer ?
Northern Cambria High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Northern Cambria High School part of?
Northern Cambria High School is part of Northern Cambria School District.
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