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
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.