Penn Cambria School District

The Penn Cambria School District in Pennsylvania operates 5 schools, including 3 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school. The district serves a population with significant economic challenges, as evidenced by the high rates of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch across the schools.

Penn Cambria High School stands out as the district's top performer, consistently ranking among the top 100 high schools in Pennsylvania and earning a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school boasts strong academic performance, with over 70% of 11th-grade students proficient or better in Keystone Exams for Algebra I, Biology, and Literature. In contrast, the middle and elementary schools in the district show more varied results on PSSA exams, with some grades and subjects exceeding state averages and others falling behind.

While the district's schools have relatively low dropout rates, ranging from 1.4% to 1.4%, the spending per student varies significantly, with Penn Cambria Pre-Primary having the highest spending at $22,099 per student. This raises questions about resource allocation and the potential impact on student outcomes across the district.