Central Mountain High School is a public high school located at 64 Keystone Central Drive, Mill Hall, Clinton County, Pennsylvania, United States. In the 2022–2023 school year, enrollment was reported as 1,127 pupils in 9th through 12th grades.
Serving 1,013 students in grades 9-12, Central Mountain 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 18% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55% (which is equal to 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 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,013 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 10%
- Graduation Rate: 91% (Btm 50% in PA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 18% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Central Mountain High School serves the southeast part of Mill Hall, PA, covering an extensive area of approximately 555.9 square miles. Families in this zone typically have a 20-30 minute drive to the school, with the furthest edge located about 23 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Central Mountain High School's student population of 1,013 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 60 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,013 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
60 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1999
School Calendar
School Rankings
Central Mountain 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 Central Mountain High School is 0.19, 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
#1949 out of 2733 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
38%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
55%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
57%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
4%
16%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Black
2%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
White
90%
60%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
4%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
91%
87.5%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)37.4%
23.3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
59%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (22-23)
1%
2%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
White, Blue, Royal blue
School Mascot
Wildcats
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Central Mountain High School's ranking?
Central Mountain High School is ranked #1949 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Central Mountain High School often compared to?
Central Mountain High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Central Mountain Middle School, Bucktail High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
18% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% PA state average), while 55% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Central Mountain High School?
The graduation rate of Central Mountain High School is 91%, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 87.5%.
How many students attend Central Mountain High School?
1,013 students attend Central Mountain High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Central Mountain High School students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Central Mountain High School?
Central Mountain High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Central Mountain High School offer ?
Central Mountain High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Central Mountain High School part of?
Central Mountain High School is part of Keystone Central School District.
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