Cambria Heights SD

Patton, Pennsylvania — 3 schools

1,281
Total Enrollment
3
Schools
$19,123
Per-Pupil Spending
Other, High
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Cambria Heights SD operates 3 public schools serving 1,281 students, placing it among the smaller districts in Pennsylvania. The school portfolio breaks down into 1 other, 1 high, 1 middle schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 1,223 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Cambria County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $19,123 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, which aggregates every revenue and spending line reported under federal accounting standards. The funding mix is 28.3% local, 64.0% state, and 7.7% federal — a breakdown that matters because districts leaning heavily on local revenue are more exposed to property-tax swings, while higher federal shares typically track Title I concentration. Average teacher compensation clocks in at $88,959 per NCES F-33, a signal of the district's ability to recruit and retain staff against neighbouring districts. The district's equity score — 53/100, ranked #286 of 659 in Pennsylvania against a state average of 49 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

a 337.8:1 student-counselor ratio, above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 22.4% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 95.9% White, 0.6% Hispanic or Latino, 0.5% African American across the district's schools.

Cambria Heights El Sch accounts for 43.6% of all Cambria Heights SD student enrollment

That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means Cambria Heights SD-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade band: other. A single dominant campus often anchors a district's program offerings and staffing patterns; the share helps explain why district-wide averages may not reflect the typical neighbourhood-school experience. When one entity dominates a region's footprint, its programmatic and budget decisions effectively set policy for a majority of the affected population.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

Cambria Heights SD student-counselor ratio is 338:1 — near the typical range (US average ~408) — within the typical range for U.S. public districts

student-counselor ratio is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: the ratio counts FTE counselors against total enrollment — districts that contract intervention or social-emotional staff outside the counselor classification may be under-counted Variation between sub-units within Cambria Heights SD is typically wider than the Cambria Heights SD-aggregate figure suggests.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection NCES Civil Rights Data Collection

Cambria Heights SD chronic absenteeism rate is 22.4% — near the typical range (US average ~28) — aligned with the national post-pandemic baseline of roughly 28% chronic absenteeism

chronic absenteeism rate is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: a student is chronically absent if they miss ≥10% of enrolled days for any reason — illness, family obligations, or disengagement Variation between sub-units within Cambria Heights SD is typically wider than the Cambria Heights SD-aggregate figure suggests.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22 NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22

Where does the funding come from?

7.7%
Federal
64.0%
State
28.3%
Local

Funding Equity

53
Equity Score
286 / 659
State Rank
49
State Average

This district has moderate funding equity. There may be room to improve funding diversity or resource allocation.

Local Rent Costs

Fair Market Rents in Cambria County county, where this district is located.

$840
Studio/mo
$846
1 BR/mo
$1,035
2 BR/mo
$1,431
3 BR/mo
$1,484
4 BR/mo

Average Teacher Salary

$88,959
Average annual teacher salary

Source: NCES CCD F-33 (Finance Survey).

Teacher salary data from NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 3 schools in Cambria Heights SD.

White 95.9%
Hispanic or Latino 0.6%
Multiracial 2.6%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

337.8:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
22.4%
Chronically Absent

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22.

Schools in Cambria Heights SD

School Enrollment
Cambria Heights El Sch
533
Cambria Heights Shs
419
Cambria Heights Ms
271

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Cambria Heights SD?

Cambria Heights SD has 3 schools, including 1 other, 1 high, 1 middle. Total enrollment is 1,281 students.

How much does Cambria Heights SD spend per student?

Cambria Heights SD spends $19,123 per student. The district has an equity score of 53/100, ranking #286 in Pennsylvania.

What is the average teacher salary in Cambria Heights SD?

The average teacher salary in Cambria Heights SD is $88,959 per year, according to the NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

What is the average rent near Cambria Heights SD?

The HUD Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in Cambria County County is $N/A/month (2026). This affects housing affordability for families in the district.

What is the demographic composition of Cambria Heights SD?

Cambria Heights SD students are 95.9% White, 0.6% Hispanic or Latino, 0.5% African American, averaged across 3 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Cambria Heights SD?

Cambria Heights SD has an equity score of 53/100, ranking #286 out of 659 districts in Pennsylvania. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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