What Penn Cambria High School does

Penn Cambria School District is a public K-12 school district operated under the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, serving students from pre-kindergarten through grade 12 across four schools in Cresson and Gallitzin, Cambria County. The district's instructional portfolio includes core academics, special education services, gifted education (GIEP), Title I federal programs, and dual enrollment partnerships with Mount Cambria-alysius College and Saint Francis University for college-credit-bearing coursework. Operational technology is built on third-party K-12 platforms rather than proprietary systems: Canvas LMS for instruction, Clever for single sign-on, FOCUS for gradebook and student information, Edgenuity for credit recovery, SAVVAS/McGraw-Hill and Go Math for curriculum, Lexia for reading intervention, and SAEBRS for social-emotional screening.

The district's business model is public-sector: no tuition is charged to district residents, and funding flows from local property taxes, Pennsylvania state education formula aid, and federal grants. Supplemental, immaterial revenue streams include NFHS Network sports streaming subscriptions ($11.99/month or $69.99/year), dual enrollment tuition ($65-$72 per credit), SAT test fees, and transcript request fees. Food services operate on a PrimeroEdge/SchoolCafe point-of-sale platform with parent online payments. The district is governed by an elected Board of Education and managed by Superintendent Jaime Hartline alongside a small administrative team including a Business Administrator, Director of Special Education, Director of Technology, Facilities Director, and Food Service Director. Current strategic activity centers on a multi-phase construction and consolidation project (2024-2027) including a new Grades 2-6 Elementary Center, boiler/HVAC modernization, and infrastructure upgrades at the High School and Pre-Primary facilities.

Name

Penn Cambria High School

Legal name

Penn Cambria School District

Website

https://pcam.org

Company type

Public

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Penn Cambria School District is a public K-12 district in Cambria County, Pennsylvania, operating four schools (PK-12) funded by local property taxes, state aid, and federal grants, with no tuition for district residents.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

K-12 Public Secondary Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111), Elementary and Secondary Schools (611110)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Public High Schools (EDAJAAAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Public Elementary Schools (EDAJAAAB), Public Middle Schools (EDAJAAAC)

Keywords

• Public K-12 education
• Secondary education
• Special education services
• College readiness programs
• PIAA athletics

Headquarters

HQ city

Cresson

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain

Pricing tiers

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Penn Cambria High School delivers public secondary education for grades 7-12 at 401 Linden Avenue, Cresson, PA. It provides standard and honors academics, PIAA athletic programs, college and career readiness guidance including dual enrollment with Mount Aloysius College and Saint Francis University, special education and gifted education services, mental health support via Cartwheel teletherapy, food services, transportation, and library resources to district residents at no tuition cost.

Product overview

Penn Cambria School District is a public education institution operating four schools: Penn Cambria Pre-Primary School (PK-1), Penn Cambria Intermediate School (Gr 2-3), Penn Cambria Middle School (Gr 4-6), and Penn Cambria High School (Gr 7-12). The district offers a comprehensive educational portfolio including core academic instruction, special education services, Title I federal programs, college and career readiness guidance, dual enrollment partnerships with Mount Aloysius College and Saint Francis University, athletics, mental health support via Cartwheel, library services through Destiny/Power Library, and food services using PrimeroEdge/SchoolCafe. Technology integration includes Canvas LMS, Clever SSO, Edgenuity digital curriculum, FOCUS gradebook, and various educational software platforms. The district serves students in Cambria County, Pennsylvania.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Penn Cambria High School (Grades 7-12) Public high school program serving grades 7-12, providing standard and honors academics, PIAA athletics, college and career readiness guidance, dual enrollment opportunities, special education services, mental health support, and student life organizations including National Honor Society and Student Council. Tuition-free for district residents.
• Penn Cambria Pre-Primary School (Grades PK-1) Early childhood education program serving pre-kindergarten through first grade students with Title I school-wide funding, KinderCamp transition activities, and full-time and split-time Reading Specialist support. Located adjacent to the Administrative Office in Cresson, PA.
• Penn Cambria Intermediate School (Grades 2-3) Elementary school program serving grades 2-3 with Title I school-wide funding, split-time Reading Specialist support, and paraeducator assistance to provide foundational literacy and numeracy skills.
• Penn Cambria Middle School (Grades 4-6) Middle school program serving grades 4-6 at 401 Division Street, Gallitzin, PA 16641, providing transitional academics and developmental support for pre-adolescent students.
• Cartwheel Mental Health Services Teletherapy, family check-ins and guidance, and psychiatric care provided through partnership with Cartwheel. Services include licensed clinicians with no waitlists, available until 8pm on weekdays and 8am-5pm on Saturdays, in multiple languages including English and Spanish. Free for families with Medicaid or uninsured, in-network for private insurance. Individual therapy available for grades 3+ and parent guidance at all grade levels.
• Student Assistance Program (PennCat) Confidential team-based program to identify students experiencing behavioral, mental health, or other difficulties affecting school achievement, and to provide referrals to appropriate school and outside services. Available at all district schools including Pre-Primary, Intermediate, Middle, and High School.
• Special Education Services Comprehensive special education programs including screening, evaluation, and services for students with disabilities. Includes Gifted Education (GIEP), Section 504 accommodations, and Student Support Teams to address diverse learning needs.
• Athletics Program PIAA District VI athletic program offering Baseball, Basketball, Cheer, Cross Country, Football, Golf, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Track and Field, Volleyball, Wrestling, and Bocce Ball. Games are broadcast through NFHS Network with subscription access.
• College and Career Readiness High school guidance services including ACT/SAT preparation, college applications, financial aid (FAFSA), dual enrollment with Mount Aloysius College ($72/credit) and Saint Francis University ($65/credit), scholarship information, and career planning.
• Food Services School meal program operated using the PrimeroEdge/SchoolCafe POS system (launched May 2025). Parents can view menus, check balances, and make payments online or via mobile app.
• Transportation Services School bus transportation services for district students, providing daily transport to and from Penn Cambria Pre-Primary, Intermediate, Middle, and High School campuses.

Quantifiable outcome

• Dual enrollment allows students to earn college credits while in high school
• +1 more outcomes

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration24 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• CartwheelcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMental health partnership providing teletherapy, family check-ins, guidance, and psychiatric care to students. Services include licensed clinicians with no waitlists. Available in multiple languages including English and Spanish. Completely free for families with Medicaid or uninsured; in-network for private insurance. Individual therapy available for grades 3+ and parent guidance at all grade levels. Sessions available until 8pm on weekdays and 8am-5pm on Saturdays.
• Mount Aloysius CollegecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDual enrollment/College-in-High-School partnership allowing Penn Cambria students to earn college credits. Courses include Anatomy & Physiology I, Biology I, Chemistry I, Rhetoric II, American History since 1877, and Calculus. Cost is $72.00 per credit. Enrollment period August-September 2025.
• Saint Francis UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDual enrollment/College-in-High-School partnership. Courses include Spanish 3, Intermediate Spanish, Honors Physics, and Trig/Pre-Calculus. Cost is $65.00 per credit. Application deadline October 13.
• NFHS NetworkminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBroadcast partnership for live streaming of athletic events. NFHS cameras installed at High School Gymnasium and Football Field. Penn Cambria is one of ten of thirteen LHAC conference teams with the network. Subscription service at $11.99/month or $69.99/year.
• BrainSTEPS (Brain Injury Association of PA)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerConcussion management program implemented through BrainSTEPS protocol, a School Re-Entry Program for Children with Brain Injuries created by PA Department of Health and jointly funded with PA Department of Education.
• Admiral Peary Vo-Tech (APVTS)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCareer and technical education partnership. Students attending APVTS have industry-recognized credentials included on their transcripts per Act 55 of 2022.

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Regional players

• Bishop McCort Catholic High School: Nearby private Catholic high school in Johnstown, PA serving grades 9-12. Comparable as a regional alternative education provider competing for the same high school-aged students and families in the Cambria County market.

Emerging players

• Admiral Peary Area Vocational Technical School: Career and technical education (CTE) school in Cambria County that partners with Penn Cambria for vocational programming. Comparable as a regional CTE provider offering industry-recognized credentials under Act 55 of 2022, serving the same high school student population.

Direct peers

• Blacklick Valley School District: Small public school district in Cambria County, PA serving K-12 students in a similarly rural setting. Comparable as a small PA district operating with similar funding scale and demographic constraints.
• Forest Hills School District: Nearby Cambria County public school district serving K-12 students in a comparable rural-suburban footprint. Directly comparable as a similarly sized district sharing athletic conference (LHAC) participation and similar community demographics.
• Richland School District: Neighboring Cambria County public school district serving PK-12 students in a comparable suburban setting. Directly comparable as a similar-sized Pennsylvania public school district with overlapping community ties.
• Greater Johnstown School District: Adjacent public school district in Cambria County serving a comparable student population with similar socioeconomic challenges. Directly comparable as a similarly sized Pennsylvania public school district with overlapping community and athletic conference ties.
• Central Cambria School District: Neighboring public school district in Cambria County, PA serving K-12 students of similar size and rural-suburban demographics. Directly comparable as a similarly situated PA public school district competing for the same regional workforce, students, and family reputation.
• Westmont Hilltop School District: Adjacent Cambria County public school district offering PK-12 education in a comparable suburban-rural setting. Directly comparable as a neighboring PA district competing for student enrollment and operating with similar funding constraints.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat2 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCX3YCEsKkmwxm3V010N1Y8g
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/school/penn-cambria-high-school

Compliance3 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles14 records

Subsidiaries4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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