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#1278 of 2,846 schools in PA
Top 45% in state
Huntingdon Area Shs
High School · Huntingdon Area Sd · Huntingdon, PA
A Huntingdon Area Sd high school serving grades 9th – 12th.
2400 Cassady Ave Ste 1, Huntingdon, PA 16652
- Math 50% vs PA 42% (2024)
- Reading 60% vs PA 64% (2024)
- 87.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Huntingdon Area Shs score 55% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 55%).
2024 PSSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 9 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 55% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 60% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 66% (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 scoreFree/reduced lunch
46.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Huntingdon 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 13Car-Dependent
- Bike 25Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated736/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Huntingdon), 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
$67,386
Median home value
$198,800
Median rent
$840/mo
College educated
23.1%
Homeownership
71.6%
Poverty rate
9.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 16652; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calvary Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.0private | K–12 | 1.3 mi | 122 | Compare → |
| New Day CsCharter · enrollment unverified | 3.3 | 7–12 | 1.5 mi | 158 | Compare → |
| Huntington Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–12 | 2.3 mi | 24 | Compare → |
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.
Huntingdon Area Sd
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #2 of 4
- District spending per student
- $17,678NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 12.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Huntingdon Area Shs is listed in Huntingdon Area SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Huntingdon Area Shs
Huntingdon Area Shs is a public high school in Huntingdon, PA, part of Huntingdon Area Sd, serving approximately 561 students in grades 9th-12th with a 12.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 out of 10 and ranks #1,278 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 60% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 66% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Huntingdon Area Shs
What grades does Huntingdon Area Shs serve?
Huntingdon Area Shs serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Huntingdon Area Shs?
Huntingdon Area Shs has an enrollment of approximately 561 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Huntingdon Area Shs?
The student-teacher ratio at Huntingdon Area Shs is 12.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Huntingdon Area Shs rank in PA?
Huntingdon Area Shs ranks #1,278 of 2,846 schools in PA.
What is Huntingdon Area Shs's MySchoolScout rating?
Huntingdon Area Shs has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 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 Huntingdon Area Shs?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Huntingdon Area Shs has 60% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 66% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Huntingdon Area Shs a charter school?
No, Huntingdon Area Shs is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Huntingdon Area Shs a Title I school?
No, Huntingdon Area Shs is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Huntingdon Area Shs?
46.2% of students at Huntingdon 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
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 561
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 46
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Huntingdon County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 29.1%
- Phone
- (814) 643-1080
- 4-Year Graduation
- 87.0%
- Area population (ZIP 16652)
- 15,858
- Area average commute
- 23.3 min
- Area median age
- 42.1
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 16652; 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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