Hollidaysburg Area Senior High School is the midsized, suburban public high school for the Hollidaysburg Area School District. The Senior High School is located at 1510 North Montgomery Street in Hollidaysburg, Blair County.
Serving 793 students in grades 10-12, Hollidaysburg Area Sr. High School ranks in the top 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 30-34% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 68% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 10-12
- Enrollment: 793 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 8%
- Graduation Rate: 91% (Btm 50% in PA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 68% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Hollidaysburg Area SHS serves an attendance zone that encompasses the entire school district in Hollidaysburg, PA, covering approximately 121.7 square miles. The typical drive to the school from the zone takes about 10-15 minutes, with an average distance of 6.3 miles to the edge of the zone and a maximum distance of 12.1 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Hollidaysburg Area Sr. High School's student population of 793 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 56 teachers has declined by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 10-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
793 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
56 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1877
School Calendar
School Rankings
Hollidaysburg Area Sr. High School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,733 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hollidaysburg Area Sr. High School is 0.15, 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
#1177 out of 2733 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
38%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
68%
55%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
57%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
3%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
2%
16%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
White
92%
60%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
2%
5%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-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)25.7%
23.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
37%
59%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
2%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
White, Gold, Navy Blue
School Mascot
Golden Tigers
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hollidaysburg Area Sr. High School's ranking?
Hollidaysburg Area Sr. High School is ranked #1177 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Hollidaysburg Area Sr. High School often compared to?
Hollidaysburg Area Sr. 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?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% PA state average), while 68% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Hollidaysburg Area Sr. High School?
The graduation rate of Hollidaysburg Area Sr. High School is 91%, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 87.5%.
How many students attend Hollidaysburg Area Sr. High School?
793 students attend Hollidaysburg Area Sr. High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Hollidaysburg Area Sr. High School students are White, 3% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Hollidaysburg Area Sr. High School?
Hollidaysburg Area Sr. High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Hollidaysburg Area Sr. High School offer ?
Hollidaysburg Area Sr. High School offers enrollment in grades 10-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Hollidaysburg Area Sr. High School part of?
Hollidaysburg Area Sr. High School is part of Hollidaysburg Area School District.
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