Cambridge Springs Junior/Senior High School

Summary:

Cambridge Springs Junior/Senior High School is a public school serving grades 7-12 in the Penncrest School District, with 368 students located in Cambridge Springs, PA. The school has some areas of strength, such as its performance in PSSA Science and English Language Arts, but also faces challenges in Math and Keystone Exam performance.

While Cambridge Springs Junior/Senior High School performs well above the state average in PSSA Science and English Language Arts, it significantly underperforms the state average in PSSA Math, especially in 7th and 8th grade. The school's Keystone Exam results are also mixed, with students performing better than the district and state in Literature but lower in Algebra I and Biology. This suggests the school may have strengths in certain subject areas but struggles in others, which could be an area for further investigation and improvement.

Compared to nearby schools, Cambridge Springs Junior/Senior High School generally performs worse in Math and Science but better in English Language Arts than the other Penncrest School District schools. However, the school's performance is still below the top-performing nearby school, Fairview High School, which is ranked much higher statewide. Additionally, the school's higher percentage of low socioeconomic status students and lower rankings for this subgroup suggest that socioeconomic factors may be impacting student performance, an important consideration for the school and district in developing targeted interventions and support programs.


Detail:

Public 7-12

 641 Venango Avenue
       Cambridge Springs, PA  16403


(814) 398-4631

District: Penncrest School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
320th of 686 Pennsylvania High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $23,326 Help


Feeder schools for Cambridge Springs Junior/Senior High School:

Elementary:    Cambridge Springs Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio:  11.9 Help
Number of students:  368

Racial breakdown:

White:
90.5%
Two or more races:
4.3%
Hispanic:
3.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  47% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Cambridge Springs Junior/Senior High School ranks worse than 52% of middle schools in Pennsylvania. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 49.98. (See more...)
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Compare Details Cambridge Springs Junior/Senior High School ranks better than 53.4% of high schools in Pennsylvania. It also ranks 2nd among 3 ranked high schools in the Penncrest School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 57.64. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Cambridge Springs Junior/Senior High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
Student Body
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Compare Details Cambridge Springs Junior/Senior High School has the smallest high school student body size in the Penncrest School District. Racial makeup is: White (90.5%), two or more races (4.3%), Hispanic (3.5%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 47% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the highest percentage in the Penncrest School District. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Cambridge Springs Junior/Senior High School is 11.9, which is the lowest among 3 high schools in the Penncrest School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Cambridge Springs Junior/Senior High School is $23,326, which is the highest among 3 high schools in the Penncrest School District!
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Cambridge Springs Junior/Senior High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Cambridge Springs Junior/Senior High School 463rd of 891 Pennsylvania public middle schools. (See Cambridge Springs Junior/Senior High School in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Cambridge Springs Junior/Senior High School 320th of 686 Pennsylvania public high schools. (See Cambridge Springs Junior/Senior High School in the ranking list.)

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Penncrest School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Penncrest School District 288th of 610 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Cambridge Springs Junior/Senior High School

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Rank History for all middle school students at Cambridge Springs Junior/Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 73.23 181st 643 71.9%
2004 54.81 370th 663 44.2%
2005 63.31 288th 687 58.1%
2006 70.73 215th 736 70.8%
2007 71.57 211th 749 71.8%
2008 71.69 203rd 753 73.0%
2009 63.98 302nd 770 60.8%
2010 60.19 383rd 805 52.4%
2011 69.50 265th 825 67.9%
2012 68.46 304th 834 63.5%
2013 61.54 361st 758 52.4%
2014 58.93 353rd 728 51.5%
2015 67.78 261st 835 68.7%
2016 70.09 257th 870 70.5%
2017 52.42 449th 877 48.8%
2018 50.15 475th 861 44.8%
2019 49.23 489th 891 45.1%
2021 44.54 465th 797 41.7%
2022 55.26 406th 883 54.0%
2023 56.65 394th 893 55.9%
2024 49.98 463rd 891 48.0%
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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Cambridge Springs Junior/Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 65.17 259th 874 70.4%
2024 55.44 374th 877 57.4%
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Rank History for middle school Female students at Cambridge Springs Junior/Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 58.45 364th 860 57.7%
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Rank History for middle school Male students at Cambridge Springs Junior/Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 42.74 512th 870 41.1%
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Rank History for middle school White students at Cambridge Springs Junior/Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 37.59 429th 681 37.0%
2024 32.15 479th 673 28.8%
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Data source: test scores: Pennsylvania Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Cambridge Springs Junior/Senior High School

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Rank History for all high school students at Cambridge Springs Junior/Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 56.23 300th 583 48.5%
2004 60.43 262nd 590 55.6%
2005 79.33 96th 593 83.8%
2006 82.60 64th 604 89.4%
2007 68.47 202nd 615 67.2%
2008 75.37 126th 621 79.7%
2009 66.72 220th 632 65.2%
2010 58.60 316th 649 51.3%
2011 73.73 160th 660 75.8%
2012 68.79 228th 664 65.7%
2013 66.24 196th 591 66.8%
2014 78.67 84th 580 85.5%
2015 68.10 248th 680 63.5%
2016 56.17 382nd 677 43.6%
2017 59.70 343rd 663 48.3%
2018 70.59 241st 673 64.2%
2019 68.39 268th 693 61.3%
2022 76.43 151st 634 76.2%
2023 57.13 321st 674 52.4%
2024 57.64 320th 686 53.4%
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Rank History for high school Low Socio Economic Status students at Cambridge Springs Junior/Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 48.60 361st 652 44.6%
2024 56.53 291st 664 56.2%
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Rank History for high school Female students at Cambridge Springs Junior/Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 55.99 330th 665 50.4%
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Rank History for high school Disabled students at Cambridge Springs Junior/Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 31.86 325th 502 35.3%
2024 32.48 333rd 513 35.1%
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Rank History for high school Male students at Cambridge Springs Junior/Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 58.69 283rd 662 57.3%
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Rank History for high school White students at Cambridge Springs Junior/Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 48.98 304th 577 47.3%
2024 37.58 394th 595 33.8%
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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.

Cambridge Springs Junior/Senior High School Test Scores
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by a parent
Saturday, October 1, 2011

Open Quote There are very few teachers that are any good. They are all about themselves or the athletic department. Never seen so many unfair teachers.
The teachers bully the kids worse then the kids bully each other.
Would not recommend this school to anyone for their teenage kids.
This school has really gone down hill!!!!! Close Quote



Enrollment information for Cambridge Springs Junior/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 668 0 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 670
1989 658 2 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 660
1990 654 2 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 656
1991 641 2 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 643
1992 638 2 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 640
1993 640 3 0 0 2 n/a n/a 0 645
1994 656 2 0 1 1 n/a n/a 0 660
1995 702 2 0 6 0 n/a n/a 0 710
1996 702 2 0 6 0 n/a n/a 0 710
1997 694 2 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 699
1998 702 4 1 5 0 n/a n/a 0 712
1999 681 3 1 7 0 n/a n/a 0 692
2000 644 4 1 5 2 n/a n/a 0 656
2001 612 8 1 5 0 n/a n/a 0 626
2002 586 7 1 5 0 n/a n/a 0 599
2003 586 7 1 5 0 n/a n/a 0 599
2004 592 8 2 4 0 n/a n/a 0 606
2005 607 9 1 4 0 n/a n/a 0 621
2006 623 7 1 4 0 n/a n/a 0 635
2007 596 7 3 11 0 n/a n/a 0 617
2008 577 8 2 8 0 n/a n/a 0 595
2009 591 10 1 4 0 n/a n/a 4 610
2010 601 15 1 4 4 n/a n/a 0 625
2011 526 3 0 10 2 1 49 0 591
2012 511 3 0 6 1 0 36 0 557
2013 512 2 0 4 1 0 26 0 545
2014 490 1 0 7 0 0 23 0 521
2015 477 2 0 6 0 0 20 0 505
2016 456 1 0 6 0 0 18 0 481
2017 422 2 0 5 1 0 13 0 443
2018 381 1 0 2 0 0 10 0 394
2019 395 3 0 4 1 0 9 0 412
2020 386 5 1 7 1 0 10 0 410
2021 374 6 1 10 1 0 12 0 404
2022 343 5 1 10 1 0 12 0 372
2023 333 5 0 13 1 0 16 0 368

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 Cambridge Springs Junior/Senior High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 670 42.5 15.7 n/a
1989 660 39.9 16.5 n/a
1990 656 46.0 14.2 0
1991 643 45.0 14.2 n/a
1992 640 49.0 13.0 n/a
1993 645 40.5 15.9 n/a
1994 660 42.5 15.5 n/a
1995 710 42.0 16.9 n/a
1996 710 42.0 16.9 n/a
1997 699 42.5 16.4 n/a
1998 712 42.5 16.8 n/a
1999 692 45.5 15.2 n/a
2000 656 46.5 14.1 25.3
2001 626 44.5 14.1 22.7
2002 599 44.0 13.6 26.4
2003 599 44.0 13.6 26.4
2004 606 44.5 13.6 23.8
2005 621 46.5 13.4 25.4
2006 635 48.5 13.1 31.3
2007 617 48.5 12.7 32.1
2008 595 48.4 12.3 28.9
2009 610 47.8 12.8 29.9
2010 625 46.5 13.4 35.4
2011 591 47.5 12.4 33.5
2012 557 43.1 12.9 33.8
2013 545 42.7 12.7 35
2014 521 40.3 12.9 38.4
2015 505 43.0 11.7 36.8
2016 481 38.0 12.6 42.4
2017 443 32.7 13.5 35.2
2018 394 30.0 13.1 33.5
2019 412 29.0 14.1 34.5
2020 410 31.3 13.0 33.2
2021 404 30.4 13.2 41.8
2022 372 30.4 12.2 43.8
2023 368 30.7 11.9 47

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 Cambridge Springs Junior/Senior High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 670 42.5 15.7 n/a
1989 660 39.9 16.5 n/a
1990 656 46.0 14.2 0
1991 643 45.0 14.2 n/a
1992 640 49.0 13.0 n/a
1993 645 40.5 15.9 n/a
1994 660 42.5 15.5 n/a
1995 710 42.0 16.9 n/a
1996 710 42.0 16.9 n/a
1997 699 42.5 16.4 n/a
1998 712 42.5 16.8 n/a
1999 692 45.5 15.2 n/a
2000 656 46.5 14.1 25.3
2001 626 44.5 14.1 22.7
2002 599 44.0 13.6 26.4
2003 599 44.0 13.6 26.4
2004 606 44.5 13.6 23.8
2005 621 46.5 13.4 25.4
2006 635 48.5 13.1 31.3
2007 617 48.5 12.7 32.1
2008 595 48.4 12.3 28.9
2009 610 47.8 12.8 29.9
2010 625 46.5 13.4 35.4
2011 591 47.5 12.4 33.5
2012 557 43.1 12.9 33.8
2013 545 42.7 12.7 35
2014 521 40.3 12.9 38.4
2015 505 43.0 11.7 36.8
2016 481 38.0 12.6 42.4
2017 443 32.7 13.5 35.2
2018 394 30.0 13.1 33.5
2019 412 29.0 14.1 34.5
2020 410 31.3 13.0 33.2
2021 404 30.4 13.2 41.8
2022 372 30.4 12.2 43.8
2023 368 30.7 11.9 47

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 Cambridge Springs Junior/Senior High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $407 (2.2%) $17,749 (97.8%) $18,155
2020 $469 (2.5%) $18,442 (97.5%) $18,911
2021 $970 (4.8%) $19,412 (95.2%) $20,382
2022 $1,946 (8.3%) $21,380 (91.7%) $23,326

Data source: Pennsylvania Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Cambridge Springs Junior/Senior High School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 489th of 891 Middle schoolsRanks 394th of 893 Middle schools
 10.8%
Ranks 268th of 693 High schoolsRanks 321st of 674 High schools
 9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
7th Grade Math (Cambridge Springs Junior/Senior High School)35.121.1
 14%
   7th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)38.233.2
 5%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Cambridge Springs Junior/Senior High School)56.849.1
 7.7%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)60.554.5
 6%
8th Grade Math (Cambridge Springs Junior/Senior High School)19.322
 2.7%
   8th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)32.226
 6.2%
8th Grade Science (Cambridge Springs Junior/Senior High School)53.371.5
 18.2%
   8th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)58.257
 1.2%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Cambridge Springs Junior/Senior High School)54.860
 5.2%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)57.952.8
 5.1%
11th Grade Algebra I (Cambridge Springs Junior/Senior High School)70.321.6
 48.7%
   11th Grade Algebra I (Pennsylvania)63.334.1
 29.2%
11th Grade Biology (Cambridge Springs Junior/Senior High School)67.255.2
 12%
   11th Grade Biology (Pennsylvania)63.250.7
 12.5%
11th Grade Literature (Cambridge Springs Junior/Senior High School)79.767.6
 12.1%
   11th Grade Literature (Pennsylvania)71.565.3
 6.2%
All Grades Math (Cambridge Springs Junior/Senior High School)28.121.5
 6.6%
   All Grades Math (Pennsylvania)42.439.3
 3.1%
All Grades Science (Cambridge Springs Junior/Senior High School)53.371.5
 18.2%
   All Grades Science (Pennsylvania)6865.6
 2.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Cambridge Springs Junior/Senior High School)5654.3
 1.7%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)60.953.8
 7.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students412368
 10.7%
African American35
 66.7%
American Indian11
Asian00
Hispanic413
 225%
Pacific Islander00
White395333
 15.7%
Two or More Races916
 77.8%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients34.5%47%
 12.5%


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Cambridge Springs Junior/Senior High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Cambridge Springs Elementary School

Students at Cambridge Springs Junior/Senior High School are 90% White, 4% Two or more races, 4% Hispanic, 1% African American.

Cambridge Springs Junior/Senior High School ranks 320th of 686 Pennsylvania high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 368 students attended Cambridge Springs Junior/Senior High School.


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