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#1756 of 2,846 schools in PA
Bald Eagle Area Ms/shs
High School · Bald Eagle Area Sd · Wingate, PA
A Bald Eagle Area Sd high school where students score 17 points below what's typical for similar communities.
751 S Eagle Valley Rd, Wingate, PA 16823
- Math 39% vs PA 37% (2024)
- Reading 50% vs PA 56% (2024)
- 92.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Bald Eagle Area Ms/shs score 40% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 57%).
2024 PSSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 27 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 45% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 54% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 62% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 38 test records from PA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
42.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Bald Eagle Area Ms/shs 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 16Car-Dependent
- Bike 32Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$75,717
Median home value
$258,100
Median rent
$1,013/mo
College educated
28.5%
Homeownership
70.8%
Poverty rate
8.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 16823; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
2 from a 5-mile search
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Centre County Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 7.3private | PK–12 | 3.0 mi | 115 | Compare → |
| Bellefonte Area HSEnrollment path unverified | 6.9 | 9–12 | 3.1 mi | 844 | 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.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Bald Eagle Area Sd
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #4 of 5
- District spending per student
- $19,540NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 8.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Bald Eagle Area Ms/shs is listed in Bald Eagle Area SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Bald Eagle Area Ms/shs
Bald Eagle Area Ms/shs is a public high school in Wingate, PA, part of Bald Eagle Area Sd, serving approximately 852 students in grades 6th-12th with a 12.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 out of 10 and ranks #1,756 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 54% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Bald Eagle Area Ms/shs
What grades does Bald Eagle Area Ms/shs serve?
Bald Eagle Area Ms/shs serves students in grades 6th through 12th.
How many students attend Bald Eagle Area Ms/shs?
Bald Eagle Area Ms/shs has an enrollment of approximately 852 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bald Eagle Area Ms/shs?
The student-teacher ratio at Bald Eagle Area Ms/shs is 12.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Bald Eagle Area Ms/shs rank in PA?
Bald Eagle Area Ms/shs ranks #1,756 of 2,846 schools in PA.
What is Bald Eagle Area Ms/shs's MySchoolScout rating?
Bald Eagle Area Ms/shs has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 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 Bald Eagle Area Ms/shs?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Bald Eagle Area Ms/shs has 54% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Bald Eagle Area Ms/shs a charter school?
No, Bald Eagle Area Ms/shs is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Bald Eagle Area Ms/shs a Title I school?
No, Bald Eagle Area Ms/shs is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Bald Eagle Area Ms/shs?
42.6% of students at Bald Eagle Area Ms/shs 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
- 852
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 66
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Centre County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 23.6%
- Phone
- (814) 355-4868
- 4-Year Graduation
- 92.0%
- Area population (ZIP 16823)
- 29,168
- Area average commute
- 21.7 min
- Area median age
- 44.5
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 · 2024 PSSA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 PSSA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 PSSA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 PSSA. A newer release may be available.
- 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 16823; 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, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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