Cambria Heights Senior High School

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Cambria Heights Senior High School ranks 369 th of 674 Pennsylvania high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Cambria Heights Senior High School is a public high school located in Patton, Pennsylvania, serving grades 9-12 with a student population of 437. The school is part of the Cambria Heights School District, which is ranked 264 out of 606 districts in the state and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Cambria Heights Senior High School stands out for its consistently high graduation rates, ranging from 94.9% to 99.0% over the past five years, significantly higher than the state average and the rates of nearby schools like Altoona Area High School (82.1%) and Blacklick Valley Junior/Senior High School (78.9%). The school also has very low dropout rates, ranging from 0.2% to 0.9%, much lower than the dropout rates of nearby schools. However, the school's performance on the Keystone Exams is mixed, with strong results in Literature but below-average performance in Algebra I and Biology compared to the state averages.

Cambria Heights Senior High School has a relatively low percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch at 31.35%, lower than the rates of some nearby schools like Harmony Area Junior/Senior High School (78.95%) and Blacklick Valley Junior/Senior High School (73.4%). The school has also seen a steady increase in its per-student spending, from $12,450 in 2018-2019 to $17,580 in 2021-2022, higher than the spending at some nearby schools. Additionally, Cambria Heights Senior High School has a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 12.3 to 13.5 over the past three years, lower than the ratios of some nearby schools.

Detail:

Public 9-12

426 Glendale Lake Rd
Patton, PA 16668

(814) 674-3601

District: Cambria Heights School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
369^th of 674 Pennsylvania High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $17,580

Feeder schools for Cambria Heights Senior High School:

Elementary:	Cambria Heights Elementary School
Middle:	Cambria Heights Middle School

Student/teacher ratio: 13.1

Number of students: 437

Racial breakdown:

White:

97.5%

Two or more races:

1.1%

Hispanic:

0.7%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 31.4%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Cambria Heights Senior High School ranks worse than 54.7% of high schools in Pennsylvania. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 51.35. (See more...)

The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of Cambria Heights Senior High School freshmen who graduate within four years, adjusting for students who transfer in or out.

The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (97.5%), two or more races (1.1%), Hispanic (0.7%). (See more...)

Compare Details 31.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Cambria Heights Senior High School is 13.1. (See more...)

Compare Cambria Heights Senior High School employs 33.3 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Cambria Heights Senior High School is $17,580.

Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Cambria Heights Senior High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Cambria Heights Senior High School 369^th of 674 Pennsylvania public high schools. (See Cambria Heights Senior High School in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Disabled students:

White students:

Cambria Heights School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Cambria Heights School District 264^th of 606 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Cambria Heights Senior High School

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Rank History for all students at Cambria Heights Senior High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	PA State Percentile
2003	51.78	341^st	583	41.5%
2004	56.28	302^nd	590	48.8%
2005	54.60	323^rd	593	45.5%
2006	77.42	102^nd	604	83.1%
2007	68.21	205^th	615	66.7%
2008	80.89	75^th	621	87.9%
2009	55.55	327^th	632	48.3%
2010	74.95	137^th	649	78.9%
2011	76.24	115^th	660	82.6%
2012	80.03	86^th	664	87.0%
2013	69.83	160^th	591	72.9%
2014	76.53	104^th	580	82.1%
2015	70.28	222^nd	680	67.4%
2016	76.44	139^th	677	79.5%
2017	72.51	211^th	663	68.2%
2018	81.58	94^th	673	86.0%
2019	69.72	248^th	693	64.2%
2021	67.14	212^th	537	60.5%
2023	51.35	369^th	674	45.3%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Cambria Heights Senior High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	57.61	291^st	652	55.4%

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Rank History for Disabled students at Cambria Heights Senior High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	45.77	233^rd	502	53.6%

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Rank History for White students at Cambria Heights Senior High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	36.43	392^nd	577	32.1%

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Data source: test scores: Pennsylvania Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Pennsylvania Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Cambria Heights Senior High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	765	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	765
1989	794	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	794
1990	798	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	798
1991	772	1	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	774
1992	767	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	767
1993	804	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	804
1994	786	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	786
1995	766	1	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	767
1996	766	1	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	767
1997	789	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	789
1998	750	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	750
1999	722	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	722
2000	667	1	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	669
2001	621	1	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	624
2002	590	1	0	4	1	n/a	n/a	0	596
2003	590	1	0	4	1	n/a	n/a	0	596
2004	558	1	1	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	562
2005	526	0	0	1	1	n/a	n/a	0	528
2006	490	0	0	1	1	n/a	n/a	0	492
2007	497	3	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	502
2008	490	3	0	1	1	n/a	n/a	0	495
2009	496	4	0	1	1	n/a	n/a	1	503
2010	506	7	0	1	1	n/a	n/a	1	516
2011	515	7	0	1	1	0	1	0	525
2012	488	7	0	1	0	1	1	0	498
2013	475	5	0	1	0	0	1	0	482
2014	450	2	0	1	0	0	1	0	454
2015	449	1	0	1	0	0	2	0	453
2016	464	2	0	1	0	0	2	0	469
2017	467	3	0	1	0	0	1	0	472
2018	453	1	0	2	0	0	3	0	459
2019	426	1	0	2	0	0	5	0	434
2020	431	1	0	2	0	0	5	0	439
2021	425	1	0	3	0	0	5	0	434
2022	416	1	1	3	0	0	4	0	425
2023	426	1	1	3	0	1	5	0	437

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Cambria Heights Senior High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	765	43.9	17.4	n/a
1989	794	44.6	17.8	n/a
1990	798	46.5	17.1	0
1991	774	43.8	17.6	n/a
1992	767	46.8	16.3	n/a
1993	804	45.0	17.9	n/a
1994	786	43.0	18.3	n/a
1995	767	44.0	17.4	n/a
1996	767	44.0	17.4	n/a
1997	789	44.0	17.9	n/a
1998	750	39.5	19.0	n/a
1999	722	42.0	17.2	n/a
2000	669	40.5	16.5	34.4
2001	624	42.0	14.9	33.7
2002	596	41.5	14.4	29.7
2003	596	41.5	14.4	29.7
2004	562	39.0	14.4	29.7
2005	528	35.3	15.0	33.5
2006	492	36.3	13.6	34.1
2007	502	36.4	13.8	35.5
2008	495	36.7	13.5	32.3
2009	503	36.5	13.8	38.4
2010	516	37.5	13.7	27.4
2011	525	37.5	13.9	27.6
2012	498	34.5	14.4	31.3
2013	482	33.5	14.3	29.5
2014	454	32.3	14.0	32.2
2015	453	32.0	14.1	31.6
2016	469	33.0	14.2	31.6
2017	472	33.1	14.2	25.8
2018	459	33.1	13.8	24
2019	434	33.1	13.0	21.9
2020	439	33.1	13.2	27.8
2021	434	32.1	13.5	26.7
2022	425	34.3	12.3	26.6
2023	437	33.3	13.1	31.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Cambria Heights Senior High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	765	43.9	17.4	n/a
1989	794	44.6	17.8	n/a
1990	798	46.5	17.1	0
1991	774	43.8	17.6	n/a
1992	767	46.8	16.3	n/a
1993	804	45.0	17.9	n/a
1994	786	43.0	18.3	n/a
1995	767	44.0	17.4	n/a
1996	767	44.0	17.4	n/a
1997	789	44.0	17.9	n/a
1998	750	39.5	19.0	n/a
1999	722	42.0	17.2	n/a
2000	669	40.5	16.5	34.4
2001	624	42.0	14.9	33.7
2002	596	41.5	14.4	29.7
2003	596	41.5	14.4	29.7
2004	562	39.0	14.4	29.7
2005	528	35.3	15.0	33.5
2006	492	36.3	13.6	34.1
2007	502	36.4	13.8	35.5
2008	495	36.7	13.5	32.3
2009	503	36.5	13.8	38.4
2010	516	37.5	13.7	27.4
2011	525	37.5	13.9	27.6
2012	498	34.5	14.4	31.3
2013	482	33.5	14.3	29.5
2014	454	32.3	14.0	32.2
2015	453	32.0	14.1	31.6
2016	469	33.0	14.2	31.6
2017	472	33.1	14.2	25.8
2018	459	33.1	13.8	24
2019	434	33.1	13.0	21.9
2020	439	33.1	13.2	27.8
2021	434	32.1	13.5	26.7
2022	425	34.3	12.3	26.6
2023	437	33.3	13.1	31.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Cambria Heights Senior High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$163 (1.3%)	$12,287 (98.7%)	$12,450
2020	$08 (0.1%)	$14,436 (99.9%)	$14,445
2021	$15 (0.1%)	$14,054 (99.9%)	$14,069
2022	$261 (1.5%)	$17,320 (98.5%)	$17,580

Data source: Pennsylvania Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Cambria Heights Senior High School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 248^th of 693 High schools	Ranks 369^th of 674 High schools	19%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
11th Grade Algebra I (Cambria Heights Senior High School)	66.1	19.7	46.4%
11th Grade Algebra I (Pennsylvania)	63.3	34.1	29.2%
11th Grade Biology (Cambria Heights Senior High School)	72.7	42.6	30.1%
11th Grade Biology (Pennsylvania)	63.2	50.7	12.5%
11th Grade Literature (Cambria Heights Senior High School)	81.2	74.5	6.7%
11th Grade Literature (Pennsylvania)	71.5	65.3	6.2%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	434	437	0.7%
African American	1	1
American Indian	0	0
Asian	0	1
Hispanic	2	3	50%
Pacific Islander	0	1
White	426	426
Two or More Races	5	5
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	21.9%	31.4%	9.5%

Schools Near Cambria Heights Senior High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2023)				Ranking (2022)				Keystone Exams Algebra I (2023)	Keystone Exams Biology (2023)	Keystone Exams Literature (2023)	PSSA Math (2023)			PSSA Science (2023)		PSSA English Language Arts (2023)			Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	SchoolDigger Rating (2023)	Average Standard Score (2022)	Statewide Rank (2022)	State Percentile (2022)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Keystone Exams Algebra I 11th Grade	Keystone Exams Biology 11th Grade	Keystone Exams Literature 11th Grade	PSSA Math 7th Grade	PSSA Math 8th Grade	PSSA Math All Grades	PSSA Science 8th Grade	PSSA Science All Grades	PSSA English Language Arts 7th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts 8th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Cambria Heights Senior High School	Public	9-12	426 Glendale Lake Rd	Patton	16668	Cambria County	Cambria Heights School District	No	No	No	No	(814) 674-3601	437	33	13.1	31.4%	426 (97.5%)	1 (0.2%)	3 (0.7%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	5 (1.1%)	51.3	369^th of 674 public high schools	45.3%					(n/a)	19.7	42.6	74.5									$17,580	$261	$17,320
Glendale Junior/Senior High School	Public	7-12	1466 Beaver Valley Rd	Flinton	16640	Cambria County	Glendale School District	No	No	No	No	(814) 687-4261	340	36	9.3	90.6%	330 (97.1%)	1 (0.3%)	8 (2.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	83.9	87^th of 674 public high schools	87.1%		83	84^th of 634 public high schools	86.8%	3	57.1	64.2	79.2	39.1	11.3	24.2	52.8	52.8	71.8	50.9	60.6	$18,784	$928	$17,856
Northern Cambria High School	Public	9-12	813 35th St	Northern Cambria	15714	Cambria County	Northern Cambria School District	No	No	No	No	(814) 948-6800	309	26	12.0	31.7%	299 (96.8%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.3%)	2 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.3%)	44.5	426^th of 674 public high schools	36.8%		52.3	375^th of 634 public high schools	40.9%	51	31.4	34.8	63.8									$14,587	$00	$14,587
Harmony Area Junior/Senior High School	Public	7-12	5239 Ridge Rd	Westover	16692	Clearfield County	Harmony Area School District	No	No	No	Yes	(814) 845-7655	114	20	5.8	78.9%	112 (98.2%)	1 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.9%)	52.5	358^th of 674 public high schools	46.9%		26.7	504^th of 634 public high schools	20.5%	146		66.7	46.6	29.4	23.8	26.3	61.9	61.9	47.1	52.4	50.0	$20,982	$1,707	$19,275
Central Cambria High School	Public	9-12	204 Schoolhouse Rd	Ebensburg	15931	Cambria County	Central Cambria School District	No	No	No	No	(814) 472-8860	559	35	15.7	25.8%	539 (96.4%)	4 (0.7%)	4 (0.7%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (2.0%)	38.8	461^st of 674 public high schools	31.6%		66	241^st of 634 public high schools	62.0%	220	35.2	37.8	51.2									$12,567	$1,350	$11,217
Admiral Peary Area Vocational-Technical School	Public	9-12	948 Ben Franklin Highway	Ebensburg	15931	Cambria County	Admiral Peary Area Vocational-Technical School	No	No	No	No	(814) 472-6490	15	21	.7		15 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)
Penn Cambria High School	Public	9-12	401 Linden Ave	Cresson	16630	Cambria County	Penn Cambria School District	No	No	No	No	(814) 886-8188	567	38	14.7	28.4%	542 (95.6%)	4 (0.7%)	8 (1.4%)	2 (0.4%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (1.6%)	82.8	93^rd of 674 public high schools	86.2%		79.1	114^th of 634 public high schools	82.0%	21	71.7	63.4	73.3									$15,755	$725	$15,030
Altoona Area High School	Public	6-12	1404 6th Ave	Altoona	16602	Blair County	Altoona Area School District	No	No	No	No	(814) 940-6986	2,228	137	16.2	48.3%	1,894 (85.0%)	231 (10.4%)	57 (2.6%)	15 (0.7%)	5 (0.2%)	1 (0.0%)	25 (1.1%)	67.6	232^nd of 674 public high schools	65.6%		61	282^nd of 634 public high schools	55.5%	50	42.6	54.4	70.3									$12,989	$2,467	$10,521
Greater Altoona Career and Technology Center	Public	9-12	1500 4th Avenue	Altoona	16602	Blair County	Greater Altoona Career and Technology Center	No	No	No	No	(814) 946-8450	46	29	1.5		44 (95.7%)	1 (2.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (2.2%)								(n/a)
Kimmel Alternative School	Public	7-12	200 East Crawford Avenue	Altoona	16602	Blair County	Altoona Area School District	No	No	No	No	(814) 946-8246	1	5	.2		1 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)

Frequently Asked Questions about Cambria Heights Senior High School

What district is Cambria Heights Senior High School in?

Cambria Heights School District

How many students attend Cambria Heights Senior High School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 437 students attended Cambria Heights Senior High School.

What is the racial makeup of Cambria Heights Senior High School?

Students at Cambria Heights Senior High School are 97% White, 1% Two or more races.

Is Cambria Heights Senior High School a good school?

Cambria Heights Senior High School ranks 369^th of 674 Pennsylvania high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

What schools feed into Cambria Heights Senior High School?

Cambria Heights Senior High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Cambria Heights Elementary School
Middle : Cambria Heights Middle School

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