Central Cambria High School

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Central Cambria High School ranks 461 st of 674 Pennsylvania high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Central Cambria High School is a public high school located in Ebensburg, Pennsylvania, serving 559 students in grades 9-12. The school is part of the Central Cambria School District, which is ranked 240 out of 606 school districts in the state and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Central Cambria High School has a predominantly white student population, with 96.42% of students identifying as white. Academically, the school has shown strong performance, with students outperforming the state average in several Keystone Exam subjects. However, the school's performance in Algebra I and Biology lags behind the state average. Central Cambria High School also maintains high graduation rates (98.6%) and low dropout rates (0.7%), significantly outperforming nearby schools like Greater Johnstown Senior High School. Additionally, the school has a relatively low percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (25.76%), indicating a higher socioeconomic status among its student population compared to nearby schools.

Despite these strengths, Central Cambria High School's statewide ranking has declined from 138 out of 580 Pennsylvania high schools in 2013-2014 to 461 out of 674 in 2022-2023, suggesting that the school's performance may be declining relative to other high schools in the state. The school's performance for specific student subgroups, such as white students and low-socioeconomic status students, is also concerning, with the school ranking 492 out of 577 and 499 out of 652 Pennsylvania high schools, respectively, in these categories. This indicates that the school may need to focus on addressing the needs of these subgroups to improve overall academic performance.

Detail:

Public 9-12

204 Schoolhouse Rd
Ebensburg, PA 15931-7617

(814) 472-8860

District: Central Cambria School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
461^st of 674 Pennsylvania High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $12,567

Feeder schools for Central Cambria High School:

Elementary:	Cambria Elementary School
	Jackson Elementary School
Middle:	Central Cambria Middle School

Student/teacher ratio: 15.7

Number of students: 559

Racial breakdown:

White:

96.4%

Two or more races:

2.0%

African American:

0.7%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 25.8%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Central Cambria High School ranks worse than 68.4% of high schools in Pennsylvania. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 38.84. (See more...)

The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of Central Cambria 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 (96.4%), two or more races (2%), African American (0.7%). (See more...)

Compare Details 25.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Central Cambria High School is 15.7. (See more...)

Compare Central Cambria High School employs 35.4 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Central Cambria High School is $12,567.

Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Central Cambria High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Central Cambria High School 461^st of 674 Pennsylvania public high schools. (See Central Cambria High School in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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White students:

Central Cambria School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Central Cambria School District 240^th of 606 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Central Cambria High School

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Rank History for all students at Central Cambria High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	PA State Percentile
2003	76.66	124^th	583	78.7%
2004	78.78	113^th	590	80.8%
2005	86.25	36^th	593	93.9%
2006	75.18	128^th	604	78.8%
2007	64.51	247^th	615	59.8%
2008	77.32	110^th	621	82.3%
2009	63.94	237^th	632	62.5%
2010	66.90	224^th	649	65.5%
2011	66.38	252^nd	660	61.8%
2012	78.44	103^rd	664	84.5%
2013	70.33	157^th	591	73.4%
2014	72.81	138^th	580	76.2%
2015	67.38	258^th	680	62.1%
2016	70.54	232^nd	677	65.7%
2017	69.03	251^st	663	62.1%
2018	62.43	333^rd	673	50.5%
2019	62.77	319^th	693	54.0%
2021	66.22	223^rd	537	58.5%
2022	66.02	241^st	634	62.0%
2023	38.84	461^st	674	31.6%

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

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	27.58	499^th	652	23.5%

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Rank History for Disabled students at Central Cambria High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	33.75	306^th	502	39.0%

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Rank History for White students at Central Cambria High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	22.27	492^nd	577	14.7%

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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 Central Cambria High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1988	819	1	3	0	0	n/a	n/a	823
1989	829	0	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	830
1990	823	1	4	0	0	n/a	n/a	828
1991	791	1	4	0	0	n/a	n/a	796
1992	769	0	4	0	0	n/a	n/a	773
1993	783	0	5	1	0	n/a	n/a	789
1994	774	0	5	0	0	n/a	n/a	779
1995	759	1	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	762
1996	759	1	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	762
1997	748	3	3	2	3	n/a	n/a	759
1998	766	1	1	2	2	n/a	n/a	772
1999	742	2	3	2	0	n/a	n/a	749
2000	720	4	4	0	2	n/a	n/a	730
2001	677	2	4	2	0	n/a	n/a	685
2002	657	2	3	2	0	n/a	n/a	664
2003	657	2	3	2	0	n/a	n/a	664
2004	676	3	6	2	0	n/a	n/a	687
2005	677	2	5	1	0	n/a	n/a	685
2006	667	4	7	2	0	n/a	n/a	680
2007	623	4	9	3	0	n/a	n/a	639
2008	610	5	3	2	0	n/a	n/a	620
2009	598	6	3	1	0	n/a	n/a	608
2010	584	6	4	1	0	n/a	n/a	595
2011	579	3	3	1	1	0	0	587
2012	553	2	1	4	1	1	3	565
2013	526	4	1	2	1	1	3	538
2014	532	4	1	2	1	1	3	544
2015	539	6	1	0	0	1	2	549
2016	555	6	3	0	0	1	4	569
2017	533	4	3	0	0	0	4	544
2018	521	4	3	2	0	0	4	534
2019	527	4	4	0	0	0	4	539
2020	518	4	2	0	0	0	8	532
2021	524	4	2	2	0	0	7	539
2022	556	4	0	3	0	0	8	571
2023	539	4	1	4	0	0	11	559

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 Central Cambria High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	823	38.0	21.6	n/a
1989	830	38.0	21.8	n/a
1990	828	40.0	20.7	0
1991	796	41.0	19.4	n/a
1992	773	41.0	18.8	n/a
1993	789	37.5	21.0	n/a
1994	779	36.5	21.3	n/a
1995	762	38.5	19.8	n/a
1996	762	38.5	19.8	n/a
1997	759	37.5	20.2	n/a
1998	772	38.5	20.1	n/a
1999	749	37.5	20.0	n/a
2000	730	36.5	20.0	18.9
2001	685	35.5	19.3	22.3
2002	664	37.0	17.9	22.3
2003	664	37.0	17.9	22.3
2004	687	37.0	18.6	20.2
2005	685	37.5	18.3	21.6
2006	680	36.5	18.6	30.3
2007	639	35.3	18.1	28.8
2008	620	36.7	16.9	26.6
2009	608	33.5	18.1	27.8
2010	595	33.1	17.9	29.4
2011	587	34.1	17.1	31
2012	565	32.5	17.3	28.3
2013	538	32.4	16.5	30.5
2014	544	32.0	16.9	28.5
2015	549	31.0	17.7	35.7
2016	569	34.0	16.7	36
2017	544	35.3	15.4	19.7
2018	534	34.5	15.4	18.2
2019	539	33.8	15.9	21.3
2020	532	35.6	14.9	20.9
2021	539	36.2	14.8	23
2022	571	36.9	15.4	21.4
2023	559	35.4	15.7	25.8

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 Central Cambria High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	823	38.0	21.6	n/a
1989	830	38.0	21.8	n/a
1990	828	40.0	20.7	0
1991	796	41.0	19.4	n/a
1992	773	41.0	18.8	n/a
1993	789	37.5	21.0	n/a
1994	779	36.5	21.3	n/a
1995	762	38.5	19.8	n/a
1996	762	38.5	19.8	n/a
1997	759	37.5	20.2	n/a
1998	772	38.5	20.1	n/a
1999	749	37.5	20.0	n/a
2000	730	36.5	20.0	18.9
2001	685	35.5	19.3	22.3
2002	664	37.0	17.9	22.3
2003	664	37.0	17.9	22.3
2004	687	37.0	18.6	20.2
2005	685	37.5	18.3	21.6
2006	680	36.5	18.6	30.3
2007	639	35.3	18.1	28.8
2008	620	36.7	16.9	26.6
2009	608	33.5	18.1	27.8
2010	595	33.1	17.9	29.4
2011	587	34.1	17.1	31
2012	565	32.5	17.3	28.3
2013	538	32.4	16.5	30.5
2014	544	32.0	16.9	28.5
2015	549	31.0	17.7	35.7
2016	569	34.0	16.7	36
2017	544	35.3	15.4	19.7
2018	534	34.5	15.4	18.2
2019	539	33.8	15.9	21.3
2020	532	35.6	14.9	20.9
2021	539	36.2	14.8	23
2022	571	36.9	15.4	21.4
2023	559	35.4	15.7	25.8

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 Central Cambria High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$00 (0.0%)	$9,572 (100.0%)	$9,572
2020	$00 (NaN)	$00 (NaN)	$00
2021	$299 (2.0%)	$14,672 (98.0%)	$14,972
2022	$1,350 (10.7%)	$11,217 (89.3%)	$12,567

Data source: Pennsylvania Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Central Cambria High School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 319^th of 693 High schools	Ranks 461^st of 674 High schools	22.4%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
11th Grade Algebra I (Central Cambria High School)	66.9	35.2	31.7%
11th Grade Algebra I (Pennsylvania)	63.3	34.1	29.2%
11th Grade Biology (Central Cambria High School)	62.4	37.8	24.6%
11th Grade Biology (Pennsylvania)	63.2	50.7	12.5%
11th Grade Literature (Central Cambria High School)	77.4	51.2	26.2%
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	539	559	3.7%
African American	4	4
American Indian	0	0
Asian	4	1	75%
Hispanic	0	4
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	527	539	2.3%
Two or More Races	4	11	175%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	21.3%	25.8%	4.4%

Schools Near Central Cambria 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 6th 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 6th Grade	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
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)
Blacklick Valley Junior/Senior High School	Public	7-12	555 Birch St	Nanty Glo	15943	Cambria County	Blacklick Valley School District	No	No	No	No	(814) 749-9211	282	28	10.0	73.4%	276 (97.9%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.4%)	16.6	567^th of 674 public high schools	15.9%		18.5	534^th of 634 public high schools	15.8%	33	10.7	27.3	42.2		19.4	41.3	32.5	70.5	70.5		32.3	56.5	46.8	$19,350	$2,292	$17,058
Portage Area Junior/Senior High School	Public	7-12	85 Mountain Ave	Portage	15946	Cambria County	Portage Area School District	No	No	No	No	(814) 736-9636	359	26	13.9	34.0%	349 (97.2%)	3 (0.8%)	1 (0.3%)	2 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.1%)	61.2	283^rd of 674 public high schools	58.0%		59.6	297^th of 634 public high schools	53.2%	14	37.0	61.8	59.4		41.3	33.3	36.8	71.7	71.7		62.3	68.3	65.7	$16,206	$5,218	$10,988
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
Forest Hills Junior/Senior High School	Public	7-12	535 Locust Street	Sidman	15955	Cambria County	Forest Hills School District	No	No	No	No	(814) 487-7613	775	53	14.7	30.3%	749 (96.6%)	4 (0.5%)	14 (1.8%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	6 (0.8%)	57.6	316^th of 674 public high schools	53.1%		63.3	263^rd of 634 public high schools	58.5%	53	30.3	58.2	61.8		39.7	32.4	36.3	72.0	72.0		64.1	61.9	63.0	$14,806	$774	$14,032
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
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
Conemaugh Valley Junior/Senior High School	Public	7-12	1342 William Penn Ave	Johnstown	15906	Cambria County	Conemaugh Valley School District	No	No	No	No	(814) 535-5523	319	35	9.2	85.3%	285 (89.3%)	6 (1.9%)	5 (1.6%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	22 (6.9%)	55	340^th of 674 public high schools	49.6%		73.2	189^th of 634 public high schools	70.2%	151	24.0	51.1	67.3		41.8	30.0	36.2	66.0	66.0		60.0	46.0	53.3	$20,111	$397	$19,714
Penns Manor Area Junior/Senior High School	Public	6-12	6003 Route 553 Highway	Clymer	15728	Indiana County	Penns Manor Area School District	No	No	No	No	(724) 254-2666	391	31	12.4	51.4%	378 (96.7%)	3 (0.8%)	2 (0.5%)	4 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.0%)	60.4	290^th of 674 public high schools	57.0%		16.7	543^rd of 634 public high schools	14.4%	253	53.0	50.9	54.9	53.5	38.5	13.2	33.8	50.0	50.0	60.4	59.6	41.5	53.4	$24,016	$1,776	$22,240

Frequently Asked Questions about Central Cambria High School

How many students attend Central Cambria High School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 559 students attended Central Cambria High School.

Is Central Cambria High School a good school?

Central Cambria High School ranks 461^st of 674 Pennsylvania high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

What schools feed into Central Cambria High School?

Central Cambria High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Cambria Elementary School
Elementary : Jackson Elementary School
Middle : Central Cambria Middle School

What district is Central Cambria High School in?

Central Cambria School District

What is the racial makeup of Central Cambria High School?

Students at Central Cambria High School are 96% White, 2% Two or more races.

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