For the 2024-25 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 567 students in Cresson, PA.
The top ranked public high school in Cresson, PA is Penn Cambria High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Cresson, PA public high school have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the Pennsylvania public high school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 77% (versus the 58% statewide average). High schools in Cresson have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Pennsylvania public high schools.
Cresson, PA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 92%, which is more than the Pennsylvania average of 88%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Penn Cambria High School, with 90-94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Pennsylvania or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Pennsylvania public high school average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Cresson, PA (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
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
Cresson, Pennsylvania Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
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
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Cresson, PA?
The top ranked public high schools in Cresson, PA include Penn Cambria High School.
How many public high schools are located in Cresson?
1 public high schools are located in Cresson.
What is the racial composition of students in Cresson?
Cresson public high schools minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Pennsylvania public high schools average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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