- Enrollment
- 262
- Students per teacher
- 10.9:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Northern Cambria, PA
Northern Cambria Hs
Federal NCES profile for Northern Cambria Hs, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 421761006201
👥 S:T ratio 58
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 48
📋 Attendance 4
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Northern Cambria Hs earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 89% of Pennsylvania schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Pennsylvania schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Northern Cambria · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 10.5:1
- small classes for Pennsylvania
- 31.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Northern Cambria Hs has class sizes smaller than 89% of Pennsylvania schools. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Northern Cambria Hs ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Northern Cambria, PA.
School address
District: Northern Cambria Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 421761006201 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-33 students YoY
Northern Cambria Hs shrank from 309 students in 2022-23 to 276 in 2023-24 (-10.7%).
Teacher FTE held 25.6 → 25.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-33 students YoY 421761006201 · Northern Cambria, PA High · SMALL · TRAD
262 enr · 10.5:1 · 31.7% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Northern Cambria El Sch (262 students)
Northern Cambria Hs shrank from 309 students in 2022-23 to 276 in 2023-24 (-10.7%). Teacher FTE held 25.6 → 25.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Northern Cambria Hs in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Northern Cambria Hs
262 students
- Northern Cambr
Northern Cambria El Sch
262 students
- Northern Cambr
Northern Cambria Ms
234 students
What this shows Northern Cambria Hs reports 262 students on the CCD universe file.
How Northern Cambria Hs compares
Northern 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 | 10.5:1 | ▼ 23% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 31.7% | ▼ 45% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 262 | top 83% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.5:1
Leaner classes than 86% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
262
Bigger than 27% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
31.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 45% below the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
10.5:1
students per teacher
- 23% below state mean
Top 11% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 89% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
38.2%
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
$21,521
per pupil, district-wide
- above Pennsylvania avg of $18,725
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 262 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
11
in-school suspensions + 10 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 96.6%
Hispanic or Latino 1.5%
African American 1.1%
Asian 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 96.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 6.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 6.6, Northern Cambria Hs is less mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Northern Cambria Sd reports $21,521 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Northern Cambria Hs Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northern Cambria El Sch | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Northern Cambria Ms | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Northern Cambria Hs's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 234
- Students per teacher
- 8.7:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
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 (~262 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~10.5:1)
Frequently asked questions about Northern Cambria Hs
How many students attend Northern Cambria Hs?
Northern Cambria Hs has 262 students enrolled. It is a high school in Northern Cambria, PA. CCD year-over-year: 309 (2022-23) → 276 (2023-24), down 33.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Northern Cambria Hs?
The student-teacher ratio at Northern Cambria Hs is 10.5:1, which is 23% lower than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 33% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Northern Cambria Hs?
31.7% of students at Northern Cambria Hs are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Northern Cambria Hs?
The largest demographic group at Northern Cambria Hs is White at 96.6% of enrollment, in Northern Cambria, PA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Northern Cambria Hs?
Northern Cambria Hs has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (typical 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 Northern Cambria Hs rank among public schools in Northern Cambria?
By Resource Investment Index, Northern Cambria Hs ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Northern Cambria, 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 Northern Cambria Sd?
Besides Northern Cambria Hs, Northern Cambria Sd also operates Northern Cambria El Sch (262 students) and Northern Cambria Ms (234 students). See the Northern Cambria Sd district page for the complete list.