Excellent
#44 of 2,846 schools in PA
Top 2% in state
State College Area HS
High School · State College Area Sd · State College, PA
A State College Area Sd high school where students score 17 points above what's typical for similar communities.
650 Westerly Pkwy, State College, PA 16801
- Math 76% vs PA 42% (2024)
- Reading 87% vs PA 64% (2024)
- 93.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
Full Profile · 4/4 metricsView breakdown
View breakdown
View breakdown
View breakdown
Students at State College Area HS score 82% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 65%).
2024 PSSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 82% across the 16-year record (2009–2024).
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 82% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 76% (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 28 test records from PA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
22%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where State College Area HS 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 66Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 30Some Transit
- Bike 91Biker’s Paradise
- City Safety: Elevated920/100K
Powered by
FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (State College), 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
$62,821
Median home value
$400,400
Median rent
$1,221/mo
College educated
66.6%
Homeownership
43.7%
Poverty rate
28.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 16801; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Soaring Heights SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 3–12 | 1.8 mi | 27 | Compare → |
| Grace Prep High SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.2 | 9–12 | 2.6 mi | 55 | Compare → |
| St Josephs Catholic AcademyPrivate · tuition | 7.7 | 9–12 | 3.3 mi | 105 | Compare → |
| Merakey Education and Autism CenterPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 2–12 | 4.1 mi | 23 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
State College Area Sd
- Schools in district
- 11
- Rank in district
- #1 of 11
- District spending per student
- $21,929NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 6.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
State College Area HS is listed in State College Area SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About State College Area HS
State College Area HS is a public high school in State College, PA, part of State College Area Sd, serving approximately 2,347 students in grades 8th-12th with a 11.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.3 out of 10 and ranks #44 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 82% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 76% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
What's said publicly about State College Area HS
Synthesized from public, attributable sources. Updated May 2026.
Sources (2)
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about State College Area HS
What grades does State College Area HS serve?
State College Area HS serves students in grades 8th through 12th.
How many students attend State College Area HS?
State College Area HS has an enrollment of approximately 2,347 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at State College Area HS?
The student-teacher ratio at State College Area HS is 11.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does State College Area HS rank in PA?
State College Area HS ranks #44 of 2,846 schools in PA.
What is State College Area HS's MySchoolScout rating?
State College Area HS has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.3 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 State College Area HS?
Based on loaded state assessment records, State College Area HS has 82% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 76% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is State College Area HS a charter school?
No, State College Area HS is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is State College Area HS a Title I school?
No, State College Area HS is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for State College Area HS?
22.0% of students at State College Area HS 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
- 8th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 2,347
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 203
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Centre County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 22.8%
- Phone
- (814) 231-1111
- 4-Year Graduation
- 93.0%
- Area population (ZIP 16801)
- 42,153
- Area average commute
- 16.6 min
- Area median age
- 27.2
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 16801; 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
Related reading
Get school insights in your inbox
New rankings, best-schools lists, and parent guides — delivered free. No spam, unsubscribe anytime.
We respect your privacy. Unsubscribe at any time.