Top Rankings
Penn Cambria School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
For the 2025-26 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,518 students in Penn Cambria School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
Public Schools in Penn Cambria School District have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 55% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 5% 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
5 Schools
2,928 Schools
# Students
1,518 Students
1,668,648 Students
# Teachers
115 Teachers
124,158 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Penn Cambria School District, which is ranked within the top 50% 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 increased from 90-94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#241 out of 685 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
61%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
62%
57%
Graduation Rate
92%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.10
0.59
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
5%
% Hispanic
1%
15%
% Black
1%
14%
% White
95%
61%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $17,556 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 $17,077 is less than the state median of $23,119. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$27 MM
$39,541 MM
Spending
$26 MM
$38,578 MM
Revenue / Student
$17,556
$23,696
Spending / Student
$17,077
$23,119
Best Penn Cambria School District Public Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Penn Cambria High School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
401 Linden Ave
Cresson, PA 16630
(814) 886-8188
Cresson, PA 16630
(814) 886-8188
Gr: 9-12 | 552 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #22.
Penn Cambria Intrmd School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
376 Wood St
Lilly, PA 15938
(814) 886-8532
Lilly, PA 15938
(814) 886-8532
Gr: 3-4 | 194 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #33.
Penn Cambria Middle School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
401 Division St
Gallitzin, PA 16641
(814) 886-4181
Gallitzin, PA 16641
(814) 886-4181
Gr: 5-8 | 474 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: n/an/a
205 6th St
Cresson, PA 16630
(814) 886-8166
Cresson, PA 16630
(814) 886-8166
Gr: PK-K | 114 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: n/an/a
400 Main St
Lilly, PA 15938
(814) 886-2151
Lilly, PA 15938
(814) 886-2151
Gr: 1-2 | 184 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Penn Cambria School District?
Penn Cambria School District manages 5 public schools serving 1,518 students.
What is the rank of Penn Cambria School District?
Penn Cambria School District is ranked #239 out of 678 school districts in Pennsylvania (top 50%) 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 graduation rate (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Penn Cambria School District?
95% of Penn Cambria School District students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Penn Cambria School District?
Penn Cambria School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 14:1.
What is Penn Cambria School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $17,077 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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