Enrollment
509
Pennsylvania · 2024-25 NCES data
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 55/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 420534001208
👥 S:T ratio 42
📚 AP courses 70
🌟 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 55/100 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
- 55
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
35.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.5:1
vs 13.6:1 Pennsylvania avg
+7% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
22.7%
vs 58.1% Pennsylvania avg
-61% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Central Cambria Hs compares with Pennsylvania and U.S. medians
What stands out at Central Cambria Hs
Central Cambria Hs is a mid-sized high school in Ebensburg, Pennsylvania, enrolling 509 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 14.5:1 puts it in the larger third of Pennsylvania schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 22.7% free-meal eligibility runs 61% below the Pennsylvania average.
With 509 students, its enrollment sits close to the Pennsylvania median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 2,889 scored Pennsylvania schools.
Against 553 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #251.
Its student body is predominantly White (97% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 7/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 14 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 204 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 26.9% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Ebensburg's high schools, it stands alongside Admiral Peary Avts (24 students): Central Cambria Hs is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (14.5:1 vs 1.1:1).
Central Cambria Sd also operates Cambria El Sch (542 students) and Central Cambria Ms (347 students) alongside Central Cambria Hs.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Central Cambria Hs compares
Central Cambria Hs on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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.
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
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
- 542
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- 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.
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Pennsylvania, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~509 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.5:1)
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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.
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 55/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Ebensburg on the city page.
Is Central Cambria Hs a good school?
Central Cambria Hs earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Pennsylvania median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Pennsylvania schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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