Top Rankings
Windber Area School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,254 students in Windber Area School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
Public Schools in Windber Area School District have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 63% (versus the 56% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public school average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (PA)
# Schools
3 Schools
2,932 Schools
# Students
1,254 Students
1,666,699 Students
# Teachers
88 Teachers
124,207 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Windber Area School District, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 677 school districts in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 92% has decreased from 95% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#140 out of 685 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
62%
57%
Graduation Rate
92%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.17
0.60
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
5%
% Hispanic
4%
16%
% Black
1%
14%
% White
91%
60%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,746 in this school district is less than the state median of $23,724. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,610 is less than the state median of $23,146. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$20 MM
$39,541 MM
Spending
$18 MM
$38,578 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,746
$23,724
Spending / Student
$14,610
$23,146
Best Windber Area School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Windber Elementary School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
421 Sugar Maple Dr
Windber, PA 15963
(814) 467-4567
Windber, PA 15963
(814) 467-4567
Gr: PK-5 | 617 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #22.
Windber Area Middle School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2301 Graham Ave
Windber, PA 15963
(814) 467-4567
Windber, PA 15963
(814) 467-4567
Gr: 6-8 | 300 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #33.
Windber Area High School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2301 Graham Ave
Windber, PA 15963
(814) 467-4567
Windber, PA 15963
(814) 467-4567
Gr: 9-12 | 337 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Windber Area School District?
Windber Area School District manages 3 public schools serving 1,254 students.
What is the rank of Windber Area School District?
Windber Area School District is ranked #147 out of 677 school districts in Pennsylvania (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Pennsylvania school districts for: Highest math proficiency (Top 20%) and Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Windber Area School District?
91% of Windber Area School District students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Windber Area School District?
Windber Area School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What is Windber Area School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,610 is less than the state median of $23,146. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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