Serving 549 students in grades 9-12, Tyrone Area High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75-79% (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 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 37% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 549 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 6%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 50% in PA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Tyrone Area High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Tyrone Area High School's student population of 549 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
549 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Tyrone Area High School ranks within the top 20% of all 2,733 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Tyrone Area High School is 0.12, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#442 out of 2733 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
55%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
2%
14%
Black
1%
14%
White
94%
63%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
37%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
1%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Tyrone Area High School's ranking?
Tyrone Area High School is ranked #442 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Tyrone Area High School often compared to?
Tyrone Area High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Altoona Area High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% PA state average), while 75-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Tyrone Area High School?
The graduation rate of Tyrone Area High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 87%.
How many students attend Tyrone Area High School?
549 students attend Tyrone Area High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Tyrone Area High School students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Tyrone Area High School?
Tyrone Area High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Tyrone Area High School offer ?
Tyrone Area High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Tyrone Area High School part of?
Tyrone Area High School is part of Tyrone Area SD School District.
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