Top Rankings
Windber Area School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,233 students in Windber Area School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
Public Schools in Windber Area School District have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 63% (versus the 55% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public school average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (PA)
# Schools
3 Schools
2,928 Schools
# Students
1,233 Students
1,668,648 Students
# Teachers
87 Teachers
124,158 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
District Rank
Windber Area School District, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 675 school districts in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 95% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#166 out of 684 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
62%
57%
Graduation Rate
≥95%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.16
0.59
# American Indian Students
3 Students
3,204 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
3 Students
78,034 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
5%
# Hispanic Students
36 Students
249,018 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
15%
# Black Students
15 Students
237,342 Students
% Black Students
1%
14%
# White Students
1,131 Students
1,011,502 Students
% White Students
92%
61%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
1,518 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
45 Students
88,750 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
80
8,485
# Students in K Grade:
102
114,122
# Students in 1st Grade:
98
120,768
# Students in 2nd Grade:
96
126,133
# Students in 3rd Grade:
80
120,907
# Students in 4th Grade:
75
125,578
# Students in 5th Grade:
91
126,001
# Students in 6th Grade:
105
126,714
# Students in 7th Grade:
99
128,950
# Students in 8th Grade:
85
129,786
# Students in 9th Grade:
79
141,323
# Students in 10th Grade:
82
138,358
# Students in 11th Grade:
79
131,939
# Students in 12th Grade:
82
129,584
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,015 in this school district is less than the state median of $23,696. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,859 is less than the state median of $23,119. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$20 MM
$39,541 MM
Spending
$18 MM
$38,578 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,015
$23,696
Spending / Student
$14,859
$23,119
Best Windber Area School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Windber Area High School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2301 Graham Ave
Windber, PA 15963
(814) 467-4567
Windber, PA 15963
(814) 467-4567
Grades: 9-12
| 322 students
Rank: #22.
Windber Area Middle School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2301 Graham Ave
Windber, PA 15963
(814) 467-4567
Windber, PA 15963
(814) 467-4567
Grades: 6-8
| 289 students
Rank: #33.
Windber Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
421 Sugar Maple Dr
Windber, PA 15963
(814) 467-4567
Windber, PA 15963
(814) 467-4567
Grades: PK-5
| 622 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Windber Area School District?
Windber Area School District manages 3 public schools serving 1,233 students.
What is the rank of Windber Area School District?
Windber Area School District is ranked #175 out of 675 school districts in Pennsylvania (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Pennsylvania school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
What is the racial composition of students in Windber Area School District?
92% of Windber Area School District students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Windber Area School District?
Windber Area School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is equal to the Pennsylvania state average of 14:1.
What is Windber Area School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,859 is less than the state median of $23,119. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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