Serving 546 students in grades 9-12, Huntingdon 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 30-34% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 7% 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: 9-12
- Enrollment: 546 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 7%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 50% in PA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Huntingdon Area SHS serves an attendance zone that covers the entire school district of Huntingdon, PA, encompassing approximately 274.9 square miles. Families can typically expect a 20-30 minute drive to the school, with the average distance from the school to the zone edge being about 11.3 miles and the furthest edge located 23.3 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Huntingdon Area Sr. High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
School Overview
Huntingdon Area Sr. High School's student population of 546 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 47 teachers has grown by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
546 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
47 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
Home of the Bearcats
School Rankings
Huntingdon 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 Huntingdon Area Sr. High School is 0.13, 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
#1373 out of 2733 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 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)
60-64%
55%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
57%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
5%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
1%
16%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
14%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
93%
60%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-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 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
90-94%
87.5%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)29.9%
23.3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
59%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
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 Huntingdon Area Sr. High School's ranking?
Huntingdon Area Sr. High School is ranked #1373 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Huntingdon Area Sr. High School often compared to?
Huntingdon Area Sr. High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Juniata Valley Jr. Sr. High School, Mount Union Area Sr. 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 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Huntingdon Area Sr. High School?
The graduation rate of Huntingdon Area Sr. High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 87.5%.
How many students attend Huntingdon Area Sr. High School?
546 students attend Huntingdon Area Sr. High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Huntingdon Area Sr. High School students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Huntingdon Area Sr. High School?
Huntingdon Area Sr. High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Huntingdon Area Sr. High School offer ?
Huntingdon Area Sr. High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Huntingdon Area Sr. High School part of?
Huntingdon Area Sr. High School is part of Huntingdon Area School District.
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