Serving 332 students in grades 9-12, Windber Area High School ranks in the top 20% 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 70-74% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher than 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 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 332 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 5%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 10% in PA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Windber Area High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Student Attention
School Overview
Windber Area High School's student population of 332 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
332 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Windber Area High School ranks within the top 20% of all 2,733 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Windber Area High School is 0.10, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#336 out of 2733 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
57%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
2%
14%
Black
1%
14%
White
95%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
31%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Windber Area High School's ranking?
Windber Area High School is ranked #336 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Windber Area High School often compared to?
Windber Area High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Meyersdale Area High School, Conemaugh Twp Area Ms/shs by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70-74% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% PA state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Windber Area High School?
The graduation rate of Windber Area High School is 95%, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 87%.
How many students attend Windber Area High School?
332 students attend Windber Area High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Windber Area High School students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Windber Area High School?
Windber Area High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Windber Area High School offer ?
Windber Area High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Windber Area High School part of?
Windber Area High School is part of Windber Area School District.
School Reviews
2 12/20/2010
Windber just recently ignored an issue when a student called another student the n word. When the student who was called that tried to stick up for themselves, they got in trouble. Obviously, the school does not care about racism. If they did, they would have served proper justice. So if you are of any other racial backround than white, DO NOT MOVE TO THIS SCHOOL!!!
5 11/9/2010
Windber has many different and successful academic programs. There are an abundant amount of extra curricular activities. I know someone who has previously moved to Windber, and a select number of teachers were acting racist against him/her. I feel that it is a discrimination to our school for these teachers to act in such nefarious, immature behavior. Teachers are role-models to their students. A select number of students feel the same way. Also, countless times I have heard about sexual harassment from the students. But other than these few but important wrong-doings, Windber isn't that bad of a school. Also, many graduates from Windber are very successful in their field of interest. At award nights, as I noticed, plenty of awards are given out and give students the chance to show how bright and talented they really are. From what I have also heard,and witnessed, there is an issue with favoritism between students who play sports and have teachers as coaches, and those who do not.
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