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#2496 of 2,846 schools in PA
Southern Huntingdon Co Hs/ms
High School · Southern Huntingdon County Sd · Three Springs, PA
A Southern Huntingdon County Sd high school where students score 17 points below what's typical for similar communities.
10339 Pogue Road, Three Springs, PA 17264
- Math 28% vs PA 37% (2024)
- Reading 42% vs PA 56% (2024)
- 87.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Southern Huntingdon Co Hs/ms score 36% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 53%).
2024 PSSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 6 points since 2020, reaching 35% in 2024.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 35% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 49% (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
51.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Southern Huntingdon Co Hs/ms 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 3Car-Dependent
- Bike 11Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$53,026
Median home value
$167,000
Median rent
$658/mo
College educated
10.5%
Homeownership
87.7%
Poverty rate
12%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 17264; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
0 from verified nearby records
No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Southern Huntingdon County Sd
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #4 of 4
- District spending per student
- $15,392NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 9.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Southern Huntingdon Co Hs/ms is listed in Southern Huntingdon County SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Southern Huntingdon Co Hs/ms
Southern Huntingdon Co Hs/ms is a public high school in Three Springs, PA, part of Southern Huntingdon County Sd, serving approximately 617 students in grades 6th-12th with a 7.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.1 out of 10 and ranks #2,496 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Southern Huntingdon Co Hs/ms
What grades does Southern Huntingdon Co Hs/ms serve?
Southern Huntingdon Co Hs/ms serves students in grades 6th through 12th.
How many students attend Southern Huntingdon Co Hs/ms?
Southern Huntingdon Co Hs/ms has an enrollment of approximately 617 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Southern Huntingdon Co Hs/ms?
The student-teacher ratio at Southern Huntingdon Co Hs/ms is 7.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Southern Huntingdon Co Hs/ms rank in PA?
Southern Huntingdon Co Hs/ms ranks #2,496 of 2,846 schools in PA.
What is Southern Huntingdon Co Hs/ms's MySchoolScout rating?
Southern Huntingdon Co Hs/ms has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.1 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 Southern Huntingdon Co Hs/ms?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Southern Huntingdon Co Hs/ms has 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Southern Huntingdon Co Hs/ms a charter school?
No, Southern Huntingdon Co Hs/ms is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Southern Huntingdon Co Hs/ms a Title I school?
No, Southern Huntingdon Co Hs/ms is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Southern Huntingdon Co Hs/ms?
51.4% of students at Southern Huntingdon Co Hs/ms 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
- 617
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 7.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 83
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Huntingdon County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 44.9%
- Phone
- (814) 447-5529
- 4-Year Graduation
- 87.0%
- Area population (ZIP 17264)
- 2,299
- Area average commute
- 42.5 min
- Area median age
- 47.8
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 · 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 17264; 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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