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#1674 of 2,846 schools in PA
Cambridge Springs Jshs
High School · Penncrest Sd · Cambridge Springs, PA
A Penncrest Sd high school where students score 14 points below what's typical for similar communities.
641 Venango Avenue, Cambridge Springs, PA 16403
- Math 27% vs PA 37% (2024)
- Reading 58% vs PA 56% (2024)
- 95%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Cambridge Springs Jshs score 39% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 52%).
2024 PSSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 8 points since 2020, reaching 42% in 2024.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 43% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 64% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 36 test records from PA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
53.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Cambridge Springs Jshs sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 39Car-Dependent
- Bike 33Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Average402/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Cambridge Springs), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$69,539
Median home value
$147,600
Median rent
$663/mo
College educated
22.7%
Homeownership
83.4%
Poverty rate
9.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 16403; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| French Creek Mennonite SchoolPrivate · tuition | 3.2private | 1–10 | 2.3 mi | 72 | Compare → |
| Maplewood JshsEnrollment path unverified | 4.8 | 7–12 | Not available | 423 | Compare → |
| Saegertown JshsEnrollment path unverified | 6.8 | 7–12 | Not available | 450 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Penncrest Sd
- Schools in district
- 6
- Rank in district
- #4 of 6
- District spending per student
- $19,636NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 15.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Cambridge Springs Jshs is listed in Penncrest SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Cambridge Springs Jshs
Cambridge Springs Jshs is a public high school in Cambridge Springs, PA, part of Penncrest Sd, serving approximately 359 students in grades 7th-12th with a 12.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 out of 10 and ranks #1,674 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 64% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Cambridge Springs Jshs
What grades does Cambridge Springs Jshs serve?
Cambridge Springs Jshs serves students in grades 7th through 12th.
How many students attend Cambridge Springs Jshs?
Cambridge Springs Jshs has an enrollment of approximately 359 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cambridge Springs Jshs?
The student-teacher ratio at Cambridge Springs Jshs is 12.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Cambridge Springs Jshs rank in PA?
Cambridge Springs Jshs ranks #1,674 of 2,846 schools in PA.
What is Cambridge Springs Jshs's MySchoolScout rating?
Cambridge Springs Jshs has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Cambridge Springs Jshs?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Cambridge Springs Jshs has 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 64% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Cambridge Springs Jshs a charter school?
No, Cambridge Springs Jshs is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Cambridge Springs Jshs a Title I school?
No, Cambridge Springs Jshs is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Cambridge Springs Jshs?
53.2% of students at Cambridge Springs Jshs qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 7th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 359
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 29
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Crawford County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 22.3%
- Phone
- (814) 398-4631
- 4-Year Graduation
- 95%+
- Area population (ZIP 16403)
- 6,979
- Area average commute
- 25 min
- Area median age
- 40.6
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 PSSA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 PSSA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 PSSA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 PSSA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 16403; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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