Serving 832 students in grades 6-12, Bald Eagle Area Ms/shs 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 36% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 57% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 832 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 4%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 10% in PA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 36% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 57% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 55-59% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Bald Eagle Area JSHS is located in Bellefonte, PA, and its attendance zone encompasses the entire school district, covering approximately 341.2 square miles. The typical drive to the school ranges from 20 to 30 minutes, with an average distance of 14.4 miles from the school to the edge of the zone, reaching up to 21.9 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Bald Eagle Area Ms/shs ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Bald Eagle Area Ms/shs's student population of 832 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 66 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
832 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
66 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1952
School Calendar
School Rankings
Bald Eagle Area Ms/shs 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 Bald Eagle Area Ms/shs is 0.08, 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
#1509 out of 2733 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
38%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
55%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
57%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
n/a
Hispanic
1%
16%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
White
96%
60%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
≥95%
87.5%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)24.2%
23.3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
39%
59%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-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 Bald Eagle Area Ms/shs's ranking?
Bald Eagle Area Ms/shs is ranked #1509 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Bald Eagle Area Ms/shs often compared to?
Bald Eagle Area Ms/shsis often viewed alongside schools like State College Area High School, Bellefonte Area High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
36% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% PA state average), while 57% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Bald Eagle Area Ms/shs?
The graduation rate of Bald Eagle Area Ms/shs is 95%, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 87.5%.
How many students attend Bald Eagle Area Ms/shs?
832 students attend Bald Eagle Area Ms/shs.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Bald Eagle Area Ms/shs students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Bald Eagle Area Ms/shs?
Bald Eagle Area Ms/shs has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Bald Eagle Area Ms/shs offer ?
Bald Eagle Area Ms/shs offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Bald Eagle Area Ms/shs part of?
Bald Eagle Area Ms/shs is part of Bald Eagle Area School District.
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