- Enrollment
- 542
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Ebensburg, PA
Central Cambria Hs
Federal NCES profile for Central Cambria Hs, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 420534001208
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 59
📋 Attendance 33
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Central Cambria Hs earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Pennsylvania median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Pennsylvania schools.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Ebensburg · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.5:1
- students per teacher
- 22.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Central Cambria Hs has class sizes near the Pennsylvania median. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Central Cambria Hs ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Ebensburg, PA.
School address
District: Central Cambria Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 420534001208 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-50 students YoY
Central Cambria Hs shrank from 559 students in 2022-23 to 509 in 2023-24 (-8.9%).
Teacher FTE lost 35.4 → 34.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-50 students YoY 420534001208 · Ebensburg, PA High · MID · TRAD
509 enr · 14.5:1 · 22.7% lunch · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: Cambria El Sch (542 students)
Central Cambria Hs shrank from 559 students in 2022-23 to 509 in 2023-24 (-8.9%). Teacher FTE lost 35.4 → 34.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Central Cambria Hs in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Cambria El Sch
Cambria El Sch
542 students
- This school
Central Cambria Hs
509 students
- Central Cambri
Central Cambria Ms
347 students
- Jackson El Sch 105
Jackson El Sch
105 students
What this shows Central Cambria Hs reports 509 students on the CCD universe file.
How Central Cambria Hs compares
Central Cambria Hs is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Pennsylvania and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.5:1 | ▲ 7% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 22.7% | ▼ 61% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 509 | top 42% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.5:1
Leaner classes than 52% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
509
Bigger than 63% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
22.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 61% below the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
14.5:1
students per teacher
- 7% above state mean
Top 69% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 31% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
26.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$16,443
per pupil, district-wide
- below Pennsylvania avg of $18,725
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.5 FTE
Per 204 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
51
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 10.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 96.5%
Hispanic or Latino 1.4%
Two or More 1.0%
African American 0.6%
Asian 0.6%
Largest group: White at 96.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 6.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 6.8, Central Cambria Hs is less mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 14
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Central Cambria Sd reports $16,443 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Central Cambria Hs Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cambria El Sch | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Central Cambria Ms | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Jackson El Sch | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Central Cambria Hs's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 347
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 105
- Students per teacher
- 7:1
- Resource Index
- 68/100
Similar high schools in Ebensburg
1 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~509 students)
Frequently asked questions about Central Cambria Hs
How many students attend Central Cambria Hs?
Central Cambria Hs has 509 students enrolled. It is a high school in Ebensburg, PA. CCD year-over-year: 559 (2022-23) → 509 (2023-24), down 50.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Central Cambria Hs?
The student-teacher ratio at Central Cambria Hs is 14.5:1, which is 7% higher than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 8% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Central Cambria Hs?
22.7% of students at Central Cambria Hs are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Central Cambria Hs?
The largest demographic group at Central Cambria Hs is White at 96.5% of enrollment, in Ebensburg, PA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Central Cambria Hs?
Central Cambria Hs has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Central Cambria Hs rank among public schools in Ebensburg?
By Resource Investment Index, Central Cambria Hs ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Ebensburg, PA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Central Cambria Sd?
Besides Central Cambria Hs, Central Cambria Sd also operates Cambria El Sch (542 students), Central Cambria Ms (347 students), and Jackson El Sch (105 students). See the Central Cambria Sd district page for the complete list.