Altoona Area High School is the public high school for the Altoona Area School District in Altoona, Pennsylvania. The high school serves the communities of Altoona, Logan Township, and a small portion of Tyrone Township.
Serving 2,255 students in grades 6-12, Altoona Area High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 41% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 71% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 2,255 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 16%
- Graduation Rate: 82% (Btm 50% in PA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 41% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 71% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Altoona Area High School's student population of 2,255 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 133 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
2,255 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
133 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1895
School Calendar
School Rankings
Altoona Area High School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,733 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Altoona Area High School is 0.28, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#913 out of 2733 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
38%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
71%
55%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
57%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
5%
Showing 2011–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
3%
16%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Black
11%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
84%
60%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
82%
87.5%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)32.9%
23.3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
59%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (22-23)
2%
2%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Mountaineer
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Altoona Area High School's ranking?
Altoona Area High School is ranked #913 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Altoona Area High School often compared to?
Altoona Area High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Hollidaysburg Area Sr. High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
41% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% PA state average), while 71% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Altoona Area High School?
The graduation rate of Altoona Area High School is 82%, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 87.5%.
How many students attend Altoona Area High School?
2,255 students attend Altoona Area High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Altoona Area High School students are White, 11% of students are Black, 3% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Altoona Area High School?
Altoona Area High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Altoona Area High School offer ?
Altoona Area High School offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Altoona Area High School part of?
Altoona Area High School is part of Altoona Area School District.
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