B−
Penn Cambria School District
Public school districtGrades PK–12Regional · 13 towns
Serves Cresson, Allegheny, Cresson, Gallitzin, Loretto, Gallitzin, Washington, Lilly, Munster, Sankertown, Dean, Tunnelhill and Ashville.
Students
1,449
Schools
5
Spent per student
$15,479
PA $21,758
Students per teacher
14:1
Debt
$11.2M
fiscal 2024
What stands out about Penn Cambria School District
- School Grade B−: better than 45% of Pennsylvania districts
- Math proficiency 8 pts below the state
- Spends 29% less per student than the PA average
- 14 students per teacher
- Enrollment down 7.6% since 2020
- Debt of $11.2M, about $7,733 per student
Where would my kid go?
The school path for Juniata.
PK–2Chestnut Ridge Central El SchChestnut Ridge School District
3–7Chestnut Ridge MSChestnut Ridge School District
8–12Chestnut Ridge SHSChestnut Ridge School District
Test scores vs. PA
2020–21Math proficiency29%
State average 37.1%
Graduation rate (4-year)92%
State average 87.5%
Where the money goes
fiscal 2024$15,479 per student · 29% below PA
Spending
Classroom instruction 58%Support & administration 38%Other 4%
Paid for by
Local (mostly property tax) 31%State 61%Federal 8%
U.S. Census Bureau, Annual Survey of School System Finances.
Enrollment over time
1,568’20
1,564’21
1,522’22
1,518’23
1,449’24
Down 7.6% since 2020.
Students
White 95%Two or more races 2%Hispanic 1%Black <1%Asian <1%American Indian/Alaska Native <1%
Schools in the district
5 public schools.
Towns served
Nearby districts
Compare spending and schools next door.
District facts: U.S. Department of Education (NCES directory and district boundaries) and the U.S. Census Bureau school finance survey. Test scores and graduation: EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Neighbor ratings are opinions.