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#2055 of 2,846 schools in PA
Altoona Area HS
High School · Altoona Area Sd · Altoona, PA
An Altoona Area Sd high school where students score 7 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1404 6th Ave, Altoona, PA 16602
- Math 56% proficient (2021)
- Reading 25% proficient (2021)
- 83.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Altoona Area HS score 40% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 33%).
2021 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 32 points since 2018, to 40% in 2021, across a 13-year record (2009–2021).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 68% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 67% (multi-year average, 2009-2021)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 26 test records from PA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
99.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Altoona Area HS sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 74Very Walkable
- Bike 39Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,209/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Altoona), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$53,097
Median home value
$120,200
Median rent
$842/mo
College educated
21%
Homeownership
67.6%
Poverty rate
18.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 16602; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Great Commission SchoolsPrivate · tuition | 7.0 | K–12 | 0.2 mi | 131 | Compare → |
| Greater Altoona Career and Technology CenterEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 9–12 | 0.2 mi | 47 | Compare → |
| Bishop Guilfoyle Catholic High SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.2 | 6–12 | 1.1 mi | 307 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Altoona Area Sd
- Schools in district
- 11
- Rank in district
- #5 of 10
- District spending per student
- $14,958NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 18.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Altoona Area HS is listed in Altoona Area SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Altoona Area HS
Altoona Area HS is a public high school in Altoona, PA, part of Altoona Area Sd, serving approximately 2,246 students in grades 6th-12th with a 16.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 out of 10 and ranks #2,055 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 68% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 67% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
What's said publicly about Altoona Area HS
Synthesized from public, attributable sources. Updated May 2026.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Altoona Area HS
What grades does Altoona Area HS serve?
Altoona Area HS serves students in grades 6th through 12th.
How many students attend Altoona Area HS?
Altoona Area HS has an enrollment of approximately 2,246 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Altoona Area HS?
The student-teacher ratio at Altoona Area HS is 16.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Altoona Area HS rank in PA?
Altoona Area HS ranks #2,055 of 2,846 schools in PA.
What is Altoona Area HS's MySchoolScout rating?
Altoona Area HS has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Altoona Area HS?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Altoona Area HS has 68% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 67% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Is Altoona Area HS a charter school?
No, Altoona Area HS is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Altoona Area HS a Title I school?
No, Altoona Area HS is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Altoona Area HS?
99.9% of students at Altoona Area HS qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 2,246
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 139
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Blair County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 33.0%
- Phone
- (814) 940-6986
- 4-Year Graduation
- 83.0%
- Area population (ZIP 16602)
- 27,014
- Area average commute
- 18.9 min
- Area median age
- 41.9
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 16602; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2021; directory SY 2023–24
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