Serving 894 students in grades 9-12, Bellefonte Area High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70-74% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 62%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 37% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 894 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 7%
- Graduation Rate: 93% (Top 30% in PA)
- Math Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Bellefonte Area High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
School Overview
Bellefonte Area High School's student population of 894 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 63 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
894 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
63 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Bellefonte Area High School is 0.13, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)65-69%
62%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
2%
14%
Black
1%
14%
White
93%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
93%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
11%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
1%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Bellefonte Area High School often compared to?
Bellefonte Area High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like State College Area High School, Bald Eagle Area Jr. Sr. High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70-74% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% PA state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% PA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Bellefonte Area High School?
The graduation rate of Bellefonte Area High School is 93%, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 87%.
How many students attend Bellefonte Area High School?
894 students attend Bellefonte Area High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Bellefonte Area High School students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bellefonte Area High School?
Bellefonte Area High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Bellefonte Area High School offer ?
Bellefonte Area High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Bellefonte Area High School part of?
Bellefonte Area High School is part of Bellefonte Area SD School District.
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