Northern Cambria High School

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Northern Cambria High School ranks 426 th of 674 Pennsylvania high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Northern Cambria High School is a public high school serving 309 students in grades 9-12 in Northern Cambria, Pennsylvania. The school is part of the Northern Cambria School District, which is ranked 421 out of 606 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Northern Cambria High School stands out for its high percentage of white students (96.76%), which is significantly higher than the surrounding schools. The school's statewide ranking has fluctuated over the years, ranging from 84 out of 537 schools in 2020-2021 (4-star rating) to 426 out of 674 schools in 2022-2023 (2-star rating). This variability is notable compared to the more consistent rankings of nearby schools like Penn Cambria High School and Glendale Junior/Senior High School. However, Northern Cambria High School has maintained a relatively high four-year graduation rate, ranging from 88.6% to 95.7% over the past five years, which is comparable to or higher than the graduation rates of the surrounding schools.

While Northern Cambria High School's performance on Keystone Exams has been mixed, with proficiency rates below the state average in Algebra I and Biology but above the state average in Literature, the school has seen an increase in its dropout rate, rising from 0.8% in 2018-2019 to 3.2% in 2022-2023. This is higher than the dropout rates of most nearby schools. Additionally, the school's spending per student has decreased from $17,402 in 2019-2020 to $14,587 in 2021-2022, which is lower than the spending of some nearby schools like Marion Center Area Junior/Senior High School and Penns Manor Area Junior/Senior High School.

Detail:

Public 9-12

813 35th St
Northern Cambria, PA 15714-2023

(814) 948-6800

District: Northern Cambria School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
426^th of 674 Pennsylvania High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $14,587

Feeder schools for Northern Cambria High School:

Elementary:	Northern Cambria Elementary School
Middle:	Northern Cambria Middle School

Student/teacher ratio: 12.0

Number of students: 309

Racial breakdown:

White:

96.8%

Hispanic:

1.3%

Two or more races:

1.3%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 31.7%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Northern Cambria High School ranks worse than 63.2% of high schools in Pennsylvania. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 44.51. (See more...)

The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of Northern 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 (96.8%), Hispanic (1.3%), two or more races (1.3%). (See more...)

Compare Details 31.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Northern Cambria High School is 12. (See more...)

Compare Northern Cambria High School employs 25.5 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Northern Cambria High School is $14,587.

Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Northern Cambria High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Northern Cambria High School 426^th of 674 Pennsylvania public high schools. (See Northern Cambria High School in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Disabled students:

White students:

Northern Cambria School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Northern Cambria School District 421^st of 606 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Northern Cambria High School

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Rank History for all students at Northern Cambria High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	PA State Percentile
2003	59.08	268^th	583	54.0%
2004	52.96	326^th	590	44.7%
2005	63.04	241^st	593	59.4%
2006	42.90	426^th	604	29.5%
2007	60.48	286^th	615	53.5%
2008	41.89	437^th	621	29.6%
2009	70.94	181^st	632	71.4%
2010	66.23	231^st	649	64.4%
2011	55.17	370^th	660	43.9%
2012	49.77	420^th	664	36.7%
2014	55.86	304^th	580	47.6%
2015	48.08	439^th	680	35.4%
2016	51.91	421^st	677	37.8%
2017	63.32	302^nd	663	54.4%
2018	58.05	373^rd	673	44.6%
2019	57.62	363^rd	693	47.6%
2021	79.89	84^th	537	84.4%
2022	52.28	375^th	634	40.9%
2023	44.51	426^th	674	36.8%

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

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	55.99	303^rd	652	53.5%

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Rank History for Disabled students at Northern Cambria High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	42.98	252^nd	502	49.8%

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Rank History for White students at Northern Cambria High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	29.83	443^rd	577	23.2%

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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 Northern Cambria High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1988	594	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	595
1989	533	0	0	1	n/a	n/a	534
1990	511	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	512
1991	522	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	522
1992	534	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	534
1993	550	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	550
1994	557	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	557
1995	529	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	529
1996	529	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	529
1997	539	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	539
1998	518	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	518
1999	506	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	506
2000	462	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	462
2001	465	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	465
2002	429	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	429
2003	429	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	429
2004	424	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	424
2005	386	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	387
2006	388	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	388
2007	404	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	404
2008	389	0	0	1	n/a	n/a	390
2009	379	1	2	0	n/a	n/a	382
2010	209	1	1	0	n/a	n/a	211
2011	369	0	0	2	0	0	371
2012	374	0	0	2	0	1	377
2013	374	0	0	1	0	1	376
2014	385	0	0	0	0	1	386
2015	360	1	0	2	0	2	365
2016	328	0	1	1	0	4	334
2017	323	0	1	1	0	3	328
2018	330	1	0	1	0	2	334
2019	336	1	0	0	0	2	339
2020	362	1	1	0	0	2	366
2021	355	1	0	1	0	4	361
2022	335	0	0	2	0	4	341
2023	299	0	2	4	0	4	309

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 Northern Cambria High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	595	32.0	18.5	n/a
1989	534	32.0	16.6	n/a
1990	512	31.0	16.5	0
1991	522	33.0	15.8	n/a
1992	534	33.0	16.1	n/a
1993	550	29.0	19.0	n/a
1994	557	29.5	18.9	n/a
1995	529	30.5	17.3	n/a
1996	529	30.5	17.3	n/a
1997	539	30.5	17.7	n/a
1998	518	31.0	16.7	n/a
1999	506	32.0	15.8	n/a
2000	462	32.0	14.4	51.9
2001	465	32.0	14.5	49.2
2002	429	28.0	15.3	42.7
2003	429	28.0	15.3	42.7
2004	424	28.0	15.1	45.3
2005	387	29.0	13.3	47.3
2006	388	29.4	13.2	0
2007	404	30.2	13.4	43.8
2008	390	27.2	14.3	40.8
2009	382	26.2	14.6	37.7
2010	211	26.2	8.0	40.3
2011	371	24.9	14.8	37.5
2012	377	24.7	15.2	41.9
2013	376	26.9	13.9	40.4
2014	386	26.7	14.4	44.6
2015	365	26.0	14.0	46.3
2016	334	25.0	13.3	45.2
2017	328	24.7	13.2	36.3
2018	334	24.0	13.8	32.3
2019	339	24.7	13.7	31.9
2020	366	25.2	14.4	32.5
2021	361	26.1	13.8	39.1
2022	341	25.8	13.2	37
2023	309	25.5	12.0	31.7

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 Northern Cambria High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	595	32.0	18.5	n/a
1989	534	32.0	16.6	n/a
1990	512	31.0	16.5	0
1991	522	33.0	15.8	n/a
1992	534	33.0	16.1	n/a
1993	550	29.0	19.0	n/a
1994	557	29.5	18.9	n/a
1995	529	30.5	17.3	n/a
1996	529	30.5	17.3	n/a
1997	539	30.5	17.7	n/a
1998	518	31.0	16.7	n/a
1999	506	32.0	15.8	n/a
2000	462	32.0	14.4	51.9
2001	465	32.0	14.5	49.2
2002	429	28.0	15.3	42.7
2003	429	28.0	15.3	42.7
2004	424	28.0	15.1	45.3
2005	387	29.0	13.3	47.3
2006	388	29.4	13.2	0
2007	404	30.2	13.4	43.8
2008	390	27.2	14.3	40.8
2009	382	26.2	14.6	37.7
2010	211	26.2	8.0	40.3
2011	371	24.9	14.8	37.5
2012	377	24.7	15.2	41.9
2013	376	26.9	13.9	40.4
2014	386	26.7	14.4	44.6
2015	365	26.0	14.0	46.3
2016	334	25.0	13.3	45.2
2017	328	24.7	13.2	36.3
2018	334	24.0	13.8	32.3
2019	339	24.7	13.7	31.9
2020	366	25.2	14.4	32.5
2021	361	26.1	13.8	39.1
2022	341	25.8	13.2	37
2023	309	25.5	12.0	31.7

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 Northern Cambria High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$00 (0.0%)	$16,718 (100.0%)	$16,718
2020	$00 (0.0%)	$17,402 (100.0%)	$17,402
2021	$00 (0.0%)	$16,298 (100.0%)	$16,298
2022	$00 (0.0%)	$14,587 (100.0%)	$14,587

Data source: Pennsylvania Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Northern Cambria High School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 363^rd of 693 High schools	Ranks 426^th of 674 High schools	10.8%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
11th Grade Algebra I (Northern Cambria High School)	63.3	31.4	31.9%
11th Grade Algebra I (Pennsylvania)	63.3	34.1	29.2%
11th Grade Biology (Northern Cambria High School)	63.8	34.8	29%
11th Grade Biology (Pennsylvania)	63.2	50.7	12.5%
11th Grade Literature (Northern Cambria High School)	70.9	63.8	7.1%
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	339	309	8.8%
African American	1	0	100%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	0	2
Hispanic	0	4
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	336	299	11%
Two or More Races	2	4	100%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	31.9%	31.7%	0.1%

Schools Near Northern 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
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
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
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
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
Purchase Line Junior/Senior High School	Public	7-12	16559 Route 286 Hwy E	Commodore	15729	Indiana County	Purchase Line School District	No	No	No	Yes	(724) 254-4312	395	31	12.6	90.9%	383 (97.0%)	5 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (1.5%)	50	382^nd of 674 public high schools	43.3%		42.3	439^th of 634 public high schools	30.8%	57	30.8	48.3	60.0		17.0	11.4	13.9	52.1	52.1		44.9	48.6	46.9	$56	$06	$50
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
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
Marion Center Area Junior/Senior High School	Public	7-12	22800 Route 403 Hwy N	Marion Center	15759	Indiana County	Marion Center Area School District	No	No	No	No	(724) 397-5551	557	44	12.7	37.5%	548 (98.4%)	4 (0.7%)	3 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	46.9	405^th of 674 public high schools	39.9%		52.7	370^th of 634 public high schools	41.6%	35	24.6	54.8	54.7		38.0	31.7	34.5	63.3	63.3		56.4	61.8	59.5	$24,409	$1,265	$23,144

Frequently Asked Questions about Northern Cambria High School

How many students attend Northern Cambria High School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 309 students attended Northern Cambria High School.

Is Northern Cambria High School a good school?

Northern Cambria High School ranks 426^th of 674 Pennsylvania high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

What schools feed into Northern Cambria High School?

Northern Cambria High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Northern Cambria Elementary School
Middle : Northern Cambria Middle School

What district is Northern Cambria High School in?

Northern Cambria School District

What is the racial makeup of Northern Cambria High School?

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

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