Windber Area High School

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Windber Area High School ranks 199 th of 674 Pennsylvania high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Windber Area High School is a public high school serving 332 students in grades 9-12 in Windber, Pennsylvania, which is part of the North Star School District. This high-performing school consistently ranks among the top 200 high schools in the state and has earned a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Windber Area High School stands out for its exceptional academic outcomes. The school boasts consistently high four-year graduation rates, ranging from 93.8% to 95.7% over the past five years, significantly higher than the state average. Additionally, Windber Area High School has very low dropout rates, ranging from 0.0% to 0.8%, much lower than the state average and nearby schools like Conemaugh Valley Junior/Senior High School and Ferndale Area Junior/Senior High School. The school's students also perform well on the Keystone Exams, with higher proficiency rates than the state average in Literature, Biology, and Algebra I.

Another notable aspect of Windber Area High School is its relatively low percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, with 32.23% qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch in the 2022-2023 school year. This is lower than many of the nearby schools, which may contribute to the school's strong academic performance. While the student body is predominantly white, the racial diversity has increased slightly in recent years, with the percentage of non-white students rising from 2.81% in 2020-2021 to 5.12% in 2022-2023.

Detail:

Public 9-12

2301 Graham Ave
Windber, PA 15963-1964

(814) 467-4567

District: Windber Area School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
199^th of 674 Pennsylvania High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $16,899

Feeder schools for Windber Area High School:

Elementary:	Windber Elementary School
Middle:	Windber Area Middle School

Student/teacher ratio: 12.2

Number of students: 332

Racial breakdown:

White:

94.9%

Hispanic:

2.1%

Two or more races:

2.1%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 32.2%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Windber Area High School ranks better than 70.5% of high schools in Pennsylvania. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 70.57. (See more...)

The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of Windber Area 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 (94.9%), Hispanic (2.1%), two or more races (2.1%). (See more...)

Compare Details 32.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Windber Area High School is 12.2. (See more...)

Compare Windber Area High School employs 27 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Windber Area High School is $16,899.

Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Windber Area High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Windber Area High School 199^th of 674 Pennsylvania public high schools. (See Windber Area High School in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Disabled students:

White students:

Windber Area School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Windber Area School District 118^th of 606 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Windber Area High School

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Rank History for all students at Windber Area High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	PA State Percentile
2003	72.70	146^th	583	75.0%
2004	80.61	99^th	590	83.2%
2005	82.77	69^th	593	88.4%
2006	83.28	57^th	604	90.6%
2007	74.83	123^rd	615	80.0%
2008	75.77	122^nd	621	80.4%
2009	78.92	100^th	632	84.2%
2010	77.23	115^th	649	82.3%
2011	71.28	194^th	660	70.6%
2012	76.78	119^th	664	82.1%
2013	81.62	80^th	591	86.5%
2014	72.26	145^th	580	75.0%
2015	74.98	160^th	680	76.5%
2016	72.71	200^th	677	70.5%
2017	69.10	248^th	663	62.6%
2018	85.61	47^th	673	93.0%
2019	80.76	109^th	693	84.3%
2021	82.22	67^th	537	87.5%
2022	72.14	195^th	634	69.2%
2023	70.57	199^th	674	70.5%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Windber Area High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	75.71	129^th	652	80.2%

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Rank History for Disabled students at Windber Area High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	51.32	199^th	502	60.4%

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Rank History for White students at Windber Area High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	59.20	242^nd	577	58.1%

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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 Windber Area High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1988	493	1	3	0	0	n/a	n/a	497
1989	446	0	3	0	0	n/a	n/a	449
1990	415	0	2	1	0	n/a	n/a	418
1991	392	0	4	1	0	n/a	n/a	397
1992	407	0	3	2	0	n/a	n/a	412
1993	437	1	2	2	0	n/a	n/a	442
1994	446	0	3	2	1	n/a	n/a	452
1995	477	1	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	478
1996	477	1	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	478
1997	462	1	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	463
1998	474	1	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	475
1999	480	0	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	482
2000	385	2	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	387
2001	484	2	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	488
2002	447	3	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	451
2003	447	3	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	451
2004	474	2	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	477
2005	438	3	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	442
2006	441	3	1	2	0	n/a	n/a	447
2007	452	3	1	1	0	n/a	n/a	457
2008	464	4	1	1	1	n/a	n/a	471
2009	459	3	2	1	1	n/a	n/a	466
2010	467	3	3	1	0	n/a	n/a	474
2011	420	1	3	0	0	0	5	429
2012	373	1	3	2	0	0	3	382
2013	367	2	2	2	1	0	2	376
2014	305	1	1	2	1	1	1	312
2015	317	0	2	2	1	1	2	325
2016	323	0	1	3	1	0	0	328
2017	325	0	1	4	1	2	0	333
2018	348	2	1	2	1	1	0	355
2019	350	1	0	2	1	0	1	355
2020	345	1	1	2	0	0	4	353
2021	346	2	1	4	0	0	3	356
2022	333	1	1	4	0	0	8	347
2023	315	2	1	7	0	0	7	332

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 Windber Area High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	497	23.3	21.3	n/a
1989	449	22.0	20.4	n/a
1990	418	23.1	18.0	0
1991	397	23.0	17.2	n/a
1992	412	25.0	16.4	n/a
1993	442	21.0	21.0	n/a
1994	452	22.0	20.5	n/a
1995	478	22.0	21.7	n/a
1996	478	22.0	21.7	n/a
1997	463	22.0	21.0	n/a
1998	475	22.0	21.6	n/a
1999	482	22.1	21.8	n/a
2000	387	22.0	17.6	62.3
2001	488	22.0	22.2	49.8
2002	451	22.3	20.2	55.9
2003	451	22.3	20.2	55.9
2004	477	23.9	20.0	58.7
2005	442	23.5	18.8	57
2006	447	20.6	21.7	65.5
2007	457	22.6	20.2	66.7
2008	471	26.7	17.6	64.8
2009	466	27.1	17.2	58.4
2010	474	28.7	16.4	35
2011	429	28.4	15.0	30.5
2012	382	27.5	13.8	30.4
2013	376	24.9	15.0	37
2014	312	24.8	12.5	35.9
2015	325	26.0	12.5	39.4
2016	328	28.0	11.7	40.5
2017	333	28.4	11.7	32.1
2018	355	25.0	14.1	32.1
2019	355	26.5	13.3	26.5
2020	353	24.0	14.6	32.3
2021	356	25.7	13.8	31.7
2022	347	25.4	13.6	30.3
2023	332	27.0	12.2	32.2

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 Windber Area High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	497	23.3	21.3	n/a
1989	449	22.0	20.4	n/a
1990	418	23.1	18.0	0
1991	397	23.0	17.2	n/a
1992	412	25.0	16.4	n/a
1993	442	21.0	21.0	n/a
1994	452	22.0	20.5	n/a
1995	478	22.0	21.7	n/a
1996	478	22.0	21.7	n/a
1997	463	22.0	21.0	n/a
1998	475	22.0	21.6	n/a
1999	482	22.1	21.8	n/a
2000	387	22.0	17.6	62.3
2001	488	22.0	22.2	49.8
2002	451	22.3	20.2	55.9
2003	451	22.3	20.2	55.9
2004	477	23.9	20.0	58.7
2005	442	23.5	18.8	57
2006	447	20.6	21.7	65.5
2007	457	22.6	20.2	66.7
2008	471	26.7	17.6	64.8
2009	466	27.1	17.2	58.4
2010	474	28.7	16.4	35
2011	429	28.4	15.0	30.5
2012	382	27.5	13.8	30.4
2013	376	24.9	15.0	37
2014	312	24.8	12.5	35.9
2015	325	26.0	12.5	39.4
2016	328	28.0	11.7	40.5
2017	333	28.4	11.7	32.1
2018	355	25.0	14.1	32.1
2019	355	26.5	13.3	26.5
2020	353	24.0	14.6	32.3
2021	356	25.7	13.8	31.7
2022	347	25.4	13.6	30.3
2023	332	27.0	12.2	32.2

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 Windber Area High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$1,254 (5.8%)	$20,206 (94.2%)	$21,460
2020	$1,086 (5.0%)	$20,513 (95.0%)	$21,599
2021	$1,811 (8.4%)	$19,670 (91.6%)	$21,482
2022	$1,577 (9.3%)	$15,322 (90.7%)	$16,899

Data source: Pennsylvania Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Windber Area High School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 109^th of 693 High schools	Ranks 199^th of 674 High schools	13.8%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
11th Grade Algebra I (Windber Area High School)	76.2	34.9	41.3%
11th Grade Algebra I (Pennsylvania)	63.3	34.1	29.2%
11th Grade Biology (Windber Area High School)	88.1	57.3	30.8%
11th Grade Biology (Pennsylvania)	63.2	50.7	12.5%
11th Grade Literature (Windber Area High School)	82.1	77	5.1%
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	355	332	6.5%
African American	1	2	100%
American Indian	1	0	100%
Asian	0	1
Hispanic	2	7	250%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	350	315	10%
Two or More Races	1	7	600%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	26.5%	32.2%	5.8%

Schools Near Windber Area 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
Windber Area High School	Public	9-12	2301 Graham Ave	Windber	15963	Somerset County	Windber Area School District	No	No	No	No	(814) 467-4567	332	27	12.2	32.2%	315 (94.9%)	2 (0.6%)	7 (2.1%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (2.1%)	70.6	199^th of 674 public high schools	70.5%		72.1	195^th of 634 public high schools	69.2%	4	34.9	57.3	77.0											$16,899	$1,577	$15,322
Richland High School	Public	7-12	One Academic Avenue	Johnstown	15904	Cambria County	Richland School District	No	No	No	No	(814) 266-6081	715	51	14.1	26.0%	637 (89.1%)	16 (2.2%)	22 (3.1%)	23 (3.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (2.4%)	86.3	70^th of 674 public high schools	89.6%		90.2	23^rd of 634 public high schools	96.4%	47	56.3	65.0	85.8		56.5	43.8	50.3	72.1	72.1		77.8	65.7	71.9	$15,938	$1,173	$14,765
Greater Johnstown Career and Technology Center	Public	9-12	445 Schoolhouse Road	Johnstown	15904	Cambria County	Greater Johnstown Career and Technology Center	No	No	No	No	(814) 266-6073	3	14	.2		3 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)
Conemaugh Township Area Middle School/Senior High School	Public	6-12	300 West Campus Ave	Davidsville	15928	Somerset County	Conemaugh Township Area School District	No	No	No	No	(814) 479-4014	493	36	13.5	33.9%	473 (95.9%)	2 (0.4%)	6 (1.2%)	4 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (1.6%)	75.6	145^th of 674 public high schools	78.5%		81.7	96^th of 634 public high schools	84.9%	49	38.5	62.9	77.8	60.9	40.9	36.4	46.5	59.3	59.3	86.0	72.8	55.4	72.0	$15,090	$480	$14,611
Ferndale Area Junior/Senior High School	Public	7-12	600 Harlan Ave	Johnstown	15905	Cambria County	Ferndale Area School District	No	No	No	No	(814) 288-5757	283	27	10.3	56.9%	220 (77.7%)	26 (9.2%)	15 (5.3%)	2 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	20 (7.1%)	47.8	398^th of 674 public high schools	40.9%		17.3	541^st of 634 public high schools	14.7%	143	27.2	54.9	53.3		18.8	33.3	25.3	63.4	63.4		55.1	62.8	58.7	$22,351	$2,528	$19,823
Greater Johnstown Senior High School	Public	8-12	222 Central Ave	Johnstown	15902	Cambria County	Greater Johnstown School District	No	No	No	No	(814) 533-5670	894	73	12.1	98.5%	364 (40.7%)	331 (37.0%)	41 (4.6%)	2 (0.2%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	155 (17.3%)	11.1	596^th of 674 public high schools	11.6%		11	564^th of 634 public high schools	11.0%	32	8.8	23.9	31.0			2.0	2.0	29.1	29.1			21.4	21.4	$16,092	$2,329	$13,763
Shade Junior/Senior High School	Public	7-12	203 McGregor Ave	Cairnbrook	15924	Somerset County	Shade-Central City School District	No	No	No	Yes	(814) 754-4648	164	17	9.7	59.8%	158 (96.3%)	1 (0.6%)	1 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (2.4%)	48.8	390^th of 674 public high schools	42.1%		50	388^th of 634 public high schools	38.8%	2	37.5	29.0	70.6		33.3	12.0	20.0	56.0	56.0		46.7	56.0	52.5	$23,682	$884	$22,798
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
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
Westmont Hilltop Junior/Senior High School	Public	7-12	200 Fair Oaks Dr	Johnstown	15905	Cambria County	Westmont Hilltop School District	No	No	No	No	(814) 255-8726	725	53	13.6	37.8%	614 (84.7%)	26 (3.6%)	26 (3.6%)	3 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.3%)	54 (7.4%)	30.3	507^th of 674 public high schools	24.8%		42.2	441^st of 634 public high schools	30.4%	66	15.7	38.9	51.5		26.8	25.5	26.1	67.6	67.6		63.4	66.0	64.7	$13,761	$574	$13,187

Frequently Asked Questions about Windber Area High School

How many students attend Windber Area High School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 332 students attended Windber Area High School.

What schools feed into Windber Area High School?

Windber Area High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Windber Elementary School
Middle : Windber Area Middle School

What is the racial makeup of Windber Area High School?

Students at Windber Area High School are 95% White, 2% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races.

What district is Windber Area High School in?

Windber Area School District

Is Windber Area High School a good school?

Windber Area High School ranks 199^th of 674 Pennsylvania high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

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