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#516 of 873 private schools in PA
Bishop Guilfoyle Catholic High School
High School · Altoona, PA
A private high school in Altoona, PA serving grades 6th – 12th.
2400 PLEASANT VALLEY BLVD, Altoona, PA 16602
- 11:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
PreliminaryWhat this rating measures
This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in PA.
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Score basis: Private school model
Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data
Components scored: 4 of 5
Ranking pool: Private schools in PA
Test scores
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Where Bishop Guilfoyle Catholic High School 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 41Car-Dependent
- Bike 35Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,209/100K
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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
Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greater Altoona Career and Technology CenterEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 9–12 | 0.9 mi | 47 | Compare → |
| Altoona Area HSEnrollment path unverified | 5.1 | 6–12 | 1.1 mi | 2,246 | Compare → |
| Great Commission SchoolsPrivate · tuition | 7.0private | K–12 | 1.2 mi | 131 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Bishop Guilfoyle Catholic High School is listed in Altoona, PA; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Bishop Guilfoyle Catholic High School
Bishop Guilfoyle Catholic High School is a private high school in Altoona, PA, serving approximately 307 students in grades 6th-12th with a 11:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 out of 10 and ranks #516 of 873 private schools in PA.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Bishop Guilfoyle Catholic High School
What grades does Bishop Guilfoyle Catholic High School serve?
Bishop Guilfoyle Catholic High School serves students in grades 6th through 12th.
How many students attend Bishop Guilfoyle Catholic High School?
Bishop Guilfoyle Catholic High School has an enrollment of approximately 307 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bishop Guilfoyle Catholic High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Bishop Guilfoyle Catholic High School is 11:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Bishop Guilfoyle Catholic High School rank in PA?
Bishop Guilfoyle Catholic High School ranks #516 of 873 private schools in PA.
What is Bishop Guilfoyle Catholic High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Bishop Guilfoyle Catholic High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Bishop Guilfoyle Catholic High School a private school?
Yes, Bishop Guilfoyle Catholic High School is a private coeducational school with a Roman Catholic affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is Bishop Guilfoyle Catholic High School a religious school?
Bishop Guilfoyle Catholic High School has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- 6th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 307
- Gender Split
- 54% M / 46% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 28
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Roman Catholic
- School Day
- 6.5 hours
- Days Per Year
- 180 days
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Blair County
- Phone
- (814) 944-4014
- Area population (ZIP 16602)
- 27,014
- Area average commute
- 18.9 min
- Area median age
- 41.9
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 Private School Universe Survey (PSS) · SY 2021–22 · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · 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 a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource 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.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2021–22
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