B−
Northern Cambria School District
Public school districtGrades PK–12Regional · 3 towns
Serves Northern Cambria, Barr and Susquehanna.
Students
758
Schools
3
Spent per student
$21,878
PA $21,758
Students per teacher
10:1
Debt
$26.5M
fiscal 2024
What stands out about Northern Cambria School District
- School Grade B−: better than 51% of Pennsylvania districts
- Math proficiency 5 pts below the state
- 10 students per teacher
- Enrollment down 15.4% since 2020
- Debt of $26.5M, about $34,989 per student
Test scores vs. PA
2020–21Math proficiency32%
State average 37.1%
Graduation rate (4-year)92%
State average 87.5%
Where the money goes
fiscal 2024$21,878 per student · 1% above PA
Spending
Classroom instruction 59%Support & administration 37%Other 5%
Paid for by
Local (mostly property tax) 23%State 67%Federal 10%
U.S. Census Bureau, Annual Survey of School System Finances.
Enrollment over time
896’20
850’21
796’22
779’23
758’24
Down 15.4% since 2020.
Students
White 96%Two or more races 2%Hispanic <1%Black <1%Asian <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.