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#760 of 2,846 schools in PA

Top 27% in state

Hollidaysburg Area Shs

High School · Hollidaysburg Area Sd · Hollidaysburg, PA

A Hollidaysburg Area Sd high school serving grades 10th – 12th.

1510 North Montgomery Street, Hollidaysburg, PA 16648

  • Math 49% vs PA 42% (2024)
  • Reading 73% vs PA 64% (2024)
  • 94.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress9.3Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-0.47 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendStable
Academics7.7Very Good25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency49% (2024 PSSA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency72.8% (2024 PSSA)
Math vs. State Avg+7 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+8.8 pts
Overall Proficiency61% (2024 PSSA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)58% (model expectation from 2024 PSSA)
vs. Expected+2.6 pts
Adjusted Percentile65th
College Readiness8.1Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate94%
AP Participation21.9%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment4.1Below Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio14.1:1
District spending per student$15,150
Chronic Absenteeism25.4%

Students at Hollidaysburg Area Shs score 61% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 58%).

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2024 PSSA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.

Math Proficiency49%(2024 PSSA)
School
State
42%(2024 PSSA)
ELA Proficiency73%(2024 PSSA)
School
State
64%(2024 PSSA)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 19 points since 2019, to 61% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
77%
ELA
79%
2010
Math
71%
ELA
79%
2011
Math
71%
ELA
73%
2012
Math
72%
ELA
82%
2013
Math
72%
ELA
85%
2014
Math
79%
ELA
85%
2015
Math
71%
ELA
87%
2016
Math
80%
ELA
83%
2017
Math
77%
ELA
89%
2018
Math
76%
ELA
83%
2019
Math
76%
ELA
83%
2020*
Math
67%
2021*
Math
67%
2024
Math
49%
ELA
73%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 72% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 82% (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 26 test records from PA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

38.5%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Hollidaysburg Area 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 25Car-Dependent
  • Bike 33Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Average641/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Hollidaysburg), 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

$76,149

Median home value

$215,300

Median rent

$1,062/mo

College educated

40.4%

Homeownership

76.5%

Poverty rate

7.1%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 16648; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs4AP courses offered
21.9% participation·State avg: 2.8 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics23sports offered
12 boys'·11 girls'·23 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses5of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Merakey Education CenterPrivate · tuitionNot ratedK–121.6 mi22Compare →
Soaring Heights SchoolPrivate · tuition5.9private1–121.8 mi49Compare →
Soaring Heights School - MifflintownPrivate · tuitionNot ratedK–121.9 mi24Compare →
Central Pennsylvania Digital Learning Foundation CsCharter · enrollment unverified4.7K–122.0 mi193Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Hollidaysburg Area Sd

Schools in district
5
Rank in district
#1 of 5
District spending per student
$15,150NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
8.7%Census SAIPE · 2024

Hollidaysburg Area Shs is listed in Hollidaysburg Area SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Hollidaysburg Area Shs

Hollidaysburg Area Shs is a public high school in Hollidaysburg, PA, part of Hollidaysburg Area Sd, serving approximately 803 students in grades 10th-12th with a 14.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10 and ranks #760 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 72% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 82% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Hollidaysburg Area Shs

What grades does Hollidaysburg Area Shs serve?

Hollidaysburg Area Shs serves students in grades 10th through 12th.

How many students attend Hollidaysburg Area Shs?

Hollidaysburg Area Shs has an enrollment of approximately 803 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Hollidaysburg Area Shs?

The student-teacher ratio at Hollidaysburg Area Shs is 14.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Hollidaysburg Area Shs rank in PA?

Hollidaysburg Area Shs ranks #760 of 2,846 schools in PA.

What is Hollidaysburg Area Shs's MySchoolScout rating?

Hollidaysburg Area Shs has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 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 Hollidaysburg Area Shs?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Hollidaysburg Area Shs has 72% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 82% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Hollidaysburg Area Shs a charter school?

No, Hollidaysburg Area Shs is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Hollidaysburg Area Shs a Title I school?

No, Hollidaysburg Area Shs is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Hollidaysburg Area Shs?

38.5% of students at Hollidaysburg Area 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
10th – 12th
Enrollment
803
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.1:1
Teachers (FTE)
57
Type
regular
Setting
Small Suburb
County
Blair County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
25.4%
4-Year Graduation
94.0%
Area population (ZIP 16648)
14,722
Area average commute
18.4 min
Area median age
48.5
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 16648; 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

About our data · How we calculate scores

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