For the 2024-25 school year, there are 16 public high schools serving 6,700 students in Cambria County, PA.
The top ranked public high schools in Cambria County, PA are Cambria Heights Sr. High School, Central Cambria High School and Penn Cambria High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Cambria County, PA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Pennsylvania public high school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 58% statewide average). High schools in Cambria County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public high schools.
Cambria County, PA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 89%, which is more than the Pennsylvania average of 88%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Cambria Heights Sr. High School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Pennsylvania or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Pennsylvania public high school average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Cambria County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Cambria Heights Sr. High School
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 75-79% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
426 Glendale Lake Rd
Patton, PA 16668
(814) 674-3601
Patton, PA 16668
(814) 674-3601
Grades: 9-12
| 437 students
Rank: #22.
Central Cambria High School
Magnet School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
204 Schoolhouse Rd
Ebensburg, PA 15931
(814) 472-8860
Ebensburg, PA 15931
(814) 472-8860
Grades: 9-12
| 559 students
Rank: #33.
Penn Cambria High School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
401 Linden Ave
Cresson, PA 16630
(814) 886-8188
Cresson, PA 16630
(814) 886-8188
Grades: 9-12
| 567 students
Rank: #44.
Richland High School
Magnet School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
One Academic Avenue
Johnstown, PA 15904
(814) 266-6081
Johnstown, PA 15904
(814) 266-6081
Grades: 7-12
| 715 students
Rank: #55.
Northern Cambria High School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
813 35th St
Northern Cambria, PA 15714
(814) 948-6800
Northern Cambria, PA 15714
(814) 948-6800
Grades: 9-12
| 309 students
Rank: #66.
Conemaugh Valley Jr. Sr. High School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1342 William Penn Ave
Johnstown, PA 15906
(814) 535-5523
Johnstown, PA 15906
(814) 535-5523
Grades: 7-12
| 319 students
Rank: #77.
Portage Area Jr. Sr. High School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
85 Mountain Ave
Portage, PA 15946
(814) 736-9636
Portage, PA 15946
(814) 736-9636
Grades: 7-12
| 359 students
Rank: #88.
Westmont Hilltop Jr. Sr. High School
Magnet School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
200 Fair Oaks Dr
Johnstown, PA 15905
(814) 255-8726
Johnstown, PA 15905
(814) 255-8726
Grades: 7-12
| 725 students
Rank: #99.
Forest Hills Jr. Sr. High School
Magnet School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
535 Locust Street
Sidman, PA 15955
(814) 487-7613
Sidman, PA 15955
(814) 487-7613
Grades: 7-12
| 775 students
Rank: #1010.
Ferndale Area Jr. Sr. High School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
600 Harlan Ave
Johnstown, PA 15905
(814) 288-5757
Johnstown, PA 15905
(814) 288-5757
Grades: 7-12
| 283 students
Rank: #1111.
Glendale Jr. Sr. High School
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1466 Beaver Valley Rd
Flinton, PA 16640
(814) 687-4261
Flinton, PA 16640
(814) 687-4261
Grades: 7-12
| 340 students
Rank: #1212.
Blacklick Valley Jr. Sr. High School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
555 Birch St
Nanty Glo, PA 15943
(814) 749-9211
Nanty Glo, PA 15943
(814) 749-9211
Grades: 7-12
| 282 students
Rank: #1313.
Greater Johnstown Sr. High School
Magnet School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
222 Central Ave
Johnstown, PA 15902
(814) 533-5670
Johnstown, PA 15902
(814) 533-5670
Grades: 8-12
| 894 students
Rank: #1414.
Greater Johnstown School District's Cybe
Magnet School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
625 Park Ave
Johnstown, PA 15902
(814) 533-5670
Johnstown, PA 15902
(814) 533-5670
Grades: K-12
| 118 students
Rank: n/an/a
Admiral Peary Avts
Vocational School
Magnet School
Magnet School
948 Ben Franklin Highway
Ebensburg, PA 15931
(814) 472-6490
Ebensburg, PA 15931
(814) 472-6490
Grades: 9-12
| 15 students
Rank: n/an/a
Greater Johnstown Ctc
Vocational School
Magnet School
Magnet School
445 Schoolhouse Road
Johnstown, PA 15904
(814) 266-6073
Johnstown, PA 15904
(814) 266-6073
Grades: 9-12
| 3 students
Cambria County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
647 Main Street, Suite 201 Jo
Johnstown, PA 15901
(717) 651-7200
Johnstown, PA 15901
(717) 651-7200
Grades: PK-12
| n/a students
Cresson Secure Treatment Unit High School (Closed 2016)
Alternative School
251 Corrections Road, 251 Corr
Cresson, PA 16630
(814) 886-6258
Cresson, PA 16630
(814) 886-6258
Grades: 9-12
| 21 students
220 Messenger St
Johnstown, PA 15902
(814) 533-5550
Johnstown, PA 15902
(814) 533-5550
Grades: PK-5
| 686 students
1340 William Penn Ave
Johnstown, PA 15906
(814) 539-6524
Johnstown, PA 15906
(814) 539-6524
Grades: PK-3
| 193 students
489 Locust St
Sidman, PA 15955
(814) 487-7613
Sidman, PA 15955
(814) 487-7613
Grades: 10-12
| 453 students
1427 Frankstown Rd
Sidman, PA 15955
(814) 495-4611
Sidman, PA 15955
(814) 495-4611
Grades: 7-9
| 409 students
84 Mountain Avenue
Portage, PA 15946
(814) 736-9636
Portage, PA 15946
(814) 736-9636
Grades: 4-7
| 293 students
340 Theatre Dr
Johnstown, PA 15904
(814) 266-1435
Johnstown, PA 15904
(814) 266-1435
Grades: 6-7
| 252 students
220 Highfield Avenue
Johnstown, PA 15904
(814) 266-6081
Johnstown, PA 15904
(814) 266-6081
Grades: 8-12
| 688 students
200 Fair Oaks Dr
Johnstown, PA 15905
(814) 255-8726
Johnstown, PA 15905
(814) 255-8726
Grades: 9-12
| 471 students
827 Diamond Blvd
Johnstown, PA 15905
(814) 255-8704
Johnstown, PA 15905
(814) 255-8704
Grades: 5-8
| 484 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Cambria County, PA?
The top ranked public high schools in Cambria County, PA include Cambria Heights Sr. High School, Central Cambria High School and Penn Cambria High School.
How many public high schools are located in Cambria County?
16 public high schools are located in Cambria County.
What is the racial composition of students in Cambria County?
Cambria County public high schools minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Pennsylvania public high schools average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Cambria County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Cambria County include: Greater Johnstown Sr. High School vs. Richland High School, Penn Cambria High School vs. Central Cambria High School, Forest Hills Jr. Sr. High School vs. Central Cambria High School
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