Albert Gallatin High School is a public high school, serving 1,052 students in the eight south-western municipalities of Fayette County, Pennsylvania. The present-day AGHS is located in Georges Township five miles south of Uniontown proper.
Serving 920 students in grades 9-12, Albert Gallatin Area Sr. High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 920 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 9%
- Graduation Rate: 90% (Btm 50% in PA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Albert Gallatin Area SHS's attendance zone covers the entire school district in Uniontown, PA, encompassing approximately 141.7 square miles. Typically, families can expect a drive of 10-15 minutes to the school, with an average distance of 6.9 miles to the zone's edge and the furthest point being 10.2 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Albert Gallatin Area Sr. High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
School Overview
Albert Gallatin Area Sr. High School's student population of 920 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 62 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
920 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
62 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1961
School Calendar
School Rankings
Albert Gallatin Area Sr. High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,733 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Albert Gallatin Area Sr. High School is 0.17, 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
#1929 out of 2733 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
38%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
55%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
57%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
1%
16%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Black
4%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
91%
60%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
4%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
90%
87.5%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)35.8%
23.3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
59%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
7%
5%
Showing 2006–2015. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Albert Gallatin Area Sr. High School's ranking?
Albert Gallatin Area Sr. High School is ranked #1929 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Albert Gallatin Area Sr. High School often compared to?
Albert Gallatin Area Sr. High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Laurel Highlands Sr. High School, Uniontown Area Sr. High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% PA state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Albert Gallatin Area Sr. High School?
The graduation rate of Albert Gallatin Area Sr. High School is 90%, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 87.5%.
How many students attend Albert Gallatin Area Sr. High School?
920 students attend Albert Gallatin Area Sr. High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Albert Gallatin Area Sr. High School students are White, 4% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Albert Gallatin Area Sr. High School?
Albert Gallatin Area Sr. High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Albert Gallatin Area Sr. High School offer ?
Albert Gallatin Area Sr. High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Albert Gallatin Area Sr. High School part of?
Albert Gallatin Area Sr. High School is part of Albert Gallatin Area School District.
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