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Cambria Heights School District

Public school districtGrades PK–12Regional · 9 towns

Serves Patton, Clearfield, East Carroll, West Carroll, Elder, Carrolltown, Hastings, Chest and Chest Springs.

Students
1,223
Schools
3
Spent per student
$18,255
PA $21,758
Students per teacher
11:1
Debt
$24.2M
fiscal 2024
The gist

What stands out about Cambria Heights School District

  • School Grade B−: better than 52% of Pennsylvania districts
  • Math proficiency 10 pts below the state
  • Graduation rate (4-year) 10 pts above the state
  • Spends 16% less per student than the PA average
  • 11 students per teacher
  • Enrollment down 5.2% since 2020
  • Debt of $24.2M, about $19,763 per student

Test scores vs. PA

2020–21
Math proficiency27%
State average 37.1%
Graduation rate (4-year)97%
State average 87.5%

Where the money goes

fiscal 2024
$18,255 per student · 16% below PA
Spending
Classroom instruction 60%Support & administration 37%Other 3%
Paid for by
Local (mostly property tax) 28%State 68%Federal 4%

U.S. Census Bureau, Annual Survey of School System Finances.

Enrollment over time
1,290’20
1,283’21
1,278’22
1,245’23
1,223’24

Down 5.2% since 2020.

Students
White 96%Two or more races 3%Hispanic <1%Black <1%Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander <1%American Indian/Alaska Native <1%

Schools in the district

3 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.

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