Windber Area High School

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Windber Area High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
2301 Graham Ave,  Windber, PA
Windber Area School District
3.9
3.3
337 Students
B
Niche Grade

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
12:1
Average SAT Score
1160
Average ACT Score
28
Math Proficiency
61%
Reading Proficiency
68%
Average GPA
3.71
Graduation Rate
92%

Niche Grade

B
Academics
B+
Teachers
C
College Prep
B-
Administration
B-
Resources/Facilities
B+
Clubs and Activities
B
Sports
B-
Food
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Niche Grades

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.71
Reading Proficiency
68%
Math Proficiency
61%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
12:1
Teachers
27
Full Time Teachers
27
Teachers in First or Second Year
0%
College Prep
Average SAT
1160
Math
590
Verbal
570
Average ACT
28
Math
28
English
28
Reading
28
Science
28
Number of AP Courses
17
AP Pass Rate
77.3%
AP Math Enrollment
High
AP Science Enrollment
Average
Other AP Enrollment
Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Very High
Boys Athletic Participation
Very High

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
356:1

Student Diversity

Male
51.6%
Female
48.4%
White
94.9%
Two or more races
2.1%
Hispanic
2.1%
Black
<1%
Asian or Pacific Islander
<1%

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
IB Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
University of Pittsburgh - Johnstown 81 Students
Indiana University of Pennsylvania 57 Students
University of Pittsburgh 56 Students
Penn State 42 Students
Robert Morris University - Pennsylvania 40 Students
Saint Francis University 33 Students
Mount Aloysius College 31 Students
Slippery Rock University 30 Students
Duquesne University 20 Students
Pennsylvania Highlands Community College 20 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing 21 Students
Business 13 Students
Engineering 13 Students
Biology 12 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 11 Students
Psychology 9 Students
Marketing 9 Students
Physical Therapy 9 Students
Graphic Design 9 Students
Early Childhood Education 8 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.9 75 Reviews
3.0 Alum
1/13/2020
I feel that I was well prepared for college. Biology and my history classes at Windber gave me the background knowledge necessary for college. All dual enrollment classes should be taken advantage of. However, the English program does not prepare all students to write college length papers. The school environment is not one that I would personally want to put my children in.
4.0 Senior
1/4/2019
After four years here while it is not perfect, the strong academics and good teachers have gotten me ready for college.
4.0 Niche User
2/18/2016
Windber is very unique in the fact that everyone knows everyone. In a graduating class of only 68, I know everyone in my grade. However I don't know them just by name, I personally have a relationship with everyone in my school, and I wouldn't trade that for anything.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.3 3 Reviews
4.0 parent
5/7/2025
This school is great, my children are excited to learn and love their school and their friends. However, there is some racism and bullying but it's always handled quickly and efficiently. There's never any homework given to the kids which is a problem for me since I never know what they are learning...
3.0 student
4/7/2015
There's not a lot of bullying, but no diversity at all. The guidance counselor is extremely kind and helpful, and most of the teachers really do care about their students. On the other hand, some teachers are rude, condescending, and doesn't seem to know what they're teaching. Unless your family mem...
3.0 student
1/23/2011
This is a decent school. It s good at preparing students for life. Football is VERY important in this school. Like the other student said there s A LOT of favoritism. There are a few good teachers, and like every other school teachers chose favorites and very few are inappropriate at times, but who...

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Windber Area High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Windber, PA, in the Windber neighborhood, and is served by the Windber Area School District in Pennsylvania. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 337 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 12:1. Academic records show that 61% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 68% are proficient in reading. Windber Area High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B and a GreatSchools Rating of 7 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.71, the graduation rate is 92%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1160 and an ACT score of 28. The average home value in this area is $114,548. Discover additional schools in the area, like Richland High School, Windber Area Middle School, Windber Elementary School, and more. Learn more about what Windber has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Windber Area High School.

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