Top Rankings
Central Cambria School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
For the 2025-26 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,525 students in Central Cambria School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools in Central Cambria School District have an average math proficiency score of 49% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 59% (versus the 55% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Pennsylvania public school average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (PA)
# Schools
4 Schools
2,928 Schools
# Students
1,525 Students
1,668,648 Students
# Teachers
116 Teachers
124,158 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Central Cambria School District, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 678 school districts in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 95% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#192 out of 685 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
57%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥95%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.07
0.59
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
5%
% Hispanic
1%
15%
% Black
1%
14%
% White
96%
61%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $17,383 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 $29,134 is higher than the state median of $23,119. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$27 MM
$39,541 MM
Spending
$44 MM
$38,578 MM
Revenue / Student
$17,383
$23,696
Spending / Student
$29,134
$23,119
Best Central Cambria School District ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Jackson Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3704 William Penn Avenue
Johnstown, PA 15909
(814) 749-8421
Johnstown, PA 15909
(814) 749-8421
Gr: K-5 | 209 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #22.
Cambria Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
212 Schoolhouse Rd
Ebensburg, PA 15931
(814) 472-8432
Ebensburg, PA 15931
(814) 472-8432
Gr: K-5 | 441 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #33.
Central Cambria High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
204 Schoolhouse Rd
Ebensburg, PA 15931
(814) 472-8860
Ebensburg, PA 15931
(814) 472-8860
Gr: 9-12 | 509 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #44.
Central Cambria Middle School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
206 Schoolhouse Road
Ebensburg, PA 15931
(814) 472-6505
Ebensburg, PA 15931
(814) 472-6505
Gr: 6-8 | 366 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Central Cambria School District?
Central Cambria School District manages 4 public schools serving 1,525 students.
What is the rank of Central Cambria School District?
Central Cambria School District is ranked #193 out of 678 school districts in Pennsylvania (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Pennsylvania school districts for: Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Central Cambria School District?
96% of Central Cambria School District students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Central Cambria School District?
Central Cambria School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 14:1.
What is Central Cambria School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $29,134 is higher than the state median of $23,119. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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