Excellent
#56 of 2,846 schools in PA
Top 2% in state
Northern Cambria HS
High School · Northern Cambria Sd · Northern Cambria, PA
A Northern Cambria Sd high school where students score 14 points above what's typical for similar communities.
813 35th St, Northern Cambria, PA 15714
- Math 58% vs PA 42% (2024)
- Reading 76% vs PA 64% (2024)
- 92.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Northern Cambria HS score 67% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 53%).
2024 PSSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 67% across the 16-year record (2009–2024).
Show all 13 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 66% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 70% (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 24 test records from PA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
52.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
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Where Northern Cambria HS 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 52Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 26Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$49,107
Median home value
$94,700
Median rent
$522/mo
College educated
17%
Homeownership
73.7%
Poverty rate
28.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 15714; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
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No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Northern Cambria Sd
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #1 of 3
- District spending per student
- $21,710NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 13.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Northern Cambria HS is listed in Northern Cambria SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Northern Cambria HS
Northern Cambria HS is a public high school in Northern Cambria, PA, part of Northern Cambria Sd, serving approximately 276 students in grades 9th-12th with a 11:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.2 out of 10 and ranks #56 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 66% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 70% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
What's said publicly about Northern Cambria HS
Synthesized from public, attributable sources. Updated May 2026.
Sources (1)
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Northern Cambria HS
What grades does Northern Cambria HS serve?
Northern Cambria HS serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Northern Cambria HS?
Northern Cambria HS has an enrollment of approximately 276 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Northern Cambria HS?
The student-teacher ratio at Northern Cambria HS is 11:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Northern Cambria HS rank in PA?
Northern Cambria HS ranks #56 of 2,846 schools in PA.
What is Northern Cambria HS's MySchoolScout rating?
Northern Cambria HS has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.2 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 Northern Cambria HS?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Northern Cambria HS has 66% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 70% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Northern Cambria HS a charter school?
No, Northern Cambria HS is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Northern Cambria HS a Title I school?
No, Northern Cambria HS is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Northern Cambria HS?
52.5% of students at Northern Cambria HS 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
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 276
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 25
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Cambria County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 27.5%
- Phone
- (814) 948-6800
- 4-Year Graduation
- 92.0%
- Area population (ZIP 15714)
- 5,215
- Area average commute
- 22.6 min
- Area median age
- 40.8
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 15714; 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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