Cambria Heights Sr. High School vs. Northern Cambria High School
Should you attend Cambria Heights Sr. High School or Northern Cambria High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Cambria Heights Sr. High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Northern Cambria High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Student Attention
Overview
Serving 437 students in grades 9-12, Cambria Heights Sr. High School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-69% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75-79% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 2% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38% (majority Black).
Serving 309 students in grades 9-12, Northern Cambria High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-69% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is approximately equal to the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38% (majority Black).
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
-
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
437 students
309 students
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
50% | 50%
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
26 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
n/a
#865 out of 2733 schools in PA
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
n/a
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
60-69%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
55-59%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
70-79%
Graduation Rate
≥95%
85-89%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
112
74
Grade 10 Students
118
71
Grade 11 Students
100
74
Grade 12 Students
107
90
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
1%
n/a
% Hispanic
1%
1%
% Black
n/a
n/a
n/a
% White
98%
97%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
1%
Diversity Score
0.04
0.06
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
2%
