Penn Cambria HS

538 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Penn Cambria High School, located in Cresson, Pennsylvania, serves as the primary secondary educational institution for the Penn Cambria School District. Situated in Cambria County, the school is known for fostering a close-knit, community-oriented environment that emphasizes both academic development and extracurricular participation. The school serves students from several surrounding municipalities, functioning as a central hub for student life and regional pride within the district.

Academically, Penn Cambria offers a comprehensive curriculum designed to prepare students for post-secondary education and the workforce, often integrating traditional coursework with opportunities for vocational and technical training. Beyond the classroom, the school maintains an active presence in the community through its sports programs, arts initiatives, and various student organizations. With a focus on preparing well-rounded graduates, the school strives to balance rigorous educational standards with the supportive atmosphere typical of a rural Pennsylvania public school.

538

Total Students

37.1

Full-Time Teachers

14.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Penn Cambria HS
Demographic	Student Count
White	519
Hispanic	3
Black	2
Asian	2
Two or More	11
American Indian	1

White
519 (96.5%)
Two or More
11 (2.0%)
Hispanic
3 (0.6%)
Black
2 (0.4%)
Asian
2 (0.4%)
American Indian
1 (0.2%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Penn Cambria SD
Phone:	(814)886-8188
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	538
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	37.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 8 1

Grade 9 139

Grade 10 117

Grade 11 132

Grade 12 149