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Altoona Area SD School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 11 public schools serving 7,260 students in Altoona Area SD School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
Public Schools in Altoona Area SD School District have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 55% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Pennsylvania public school average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (PA)
# Schools
11 Schools
2,941 Schools
# Students
7,260 Students
1,670,866 Students
# Teachers
507 Teachers
120,617 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
District Rank
Altoona Area SD School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 660 school districts in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 83% has decreased from 86% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#429 out of 677 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
55%
Graduation Rate
83%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.28
0.57
# American Indian Students
14 Students
2,847 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
43 Students
72,843 Students
% Asian Students
1%
4%
# Hispanic Students
193 Students
227,380 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
14%
# Black Students
661 Students
240,366 Students
% Black Students
9%
14%
# White Students
6,111 Students
1,044,106 Students
% White Students
84%
63%
# Hawaiian Students
7 Students
1,435 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
231 Students
81,301 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
6,075
# Students in K Grade:
577
118,975
# Students in 1st Grade:
521
117,721
# Students in 2nd Grade:
568
122,752
# Students in 3rd Grade:
541
123,313
# Students in 4th Grade:
545
124,259
# Students in 5th Grade:
554
126,511
# Students in 6th Grade:
547
127,241
# Students in 7th Grade:
600
131,426
# Students in 8th Grade:
583
134,903
# Students in 9th Grade:
630
145,107
# Students in 10th Grade:
575
134,246
# Students in 11th Grade:
494
128,592
# Students in 12th Grade:
525
129,745
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,556 in this school district is less than the state median of $23,665. The school district revenue/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $17,336 is less than the state median of $23,089. The school district spending/student has declined by 12% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$113 MM
$39,541 MM
Spending
$126 MM
$38,578 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,556
$23,665
Spending / Student
$17,336
$23,089
Best Altoona Area SD School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Irving Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
110 Cherry Ave
Altoona, PA 16601
(814) 946-8392
Altoona, PA 16601
(814) 946-8392
Grades: K-5
| 295 students
Rank: #22.
Baker Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
108 W Ward Ave
Altoona, PA 16602
(814) 946-8388
Altoona, PA 16602
(814) 946-8388
Grades: K-5
| 291 students
Rank: #33.
Altoona Area High School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1404 6th Ave
Altoona, PA 16602
(814) 940-6986
Altoona, PA 16602
(814) 940-6986
Grades: 6-12
| 2,224 students
Rank: #44.
Juniata Gap Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3365 Juniata Gap Road
Altoona, PA 16601
(814) 946-8401
Altoona, PA 16601
(814) 946-8401
Grades: K-5
| 575 students
Rank: #55.
Kimmel Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
200 East Crawford Avenue
Altoona, PA 16602
(814) 946-8246
Altoona, PA 16602
(814) 946-8246
Grades: 7-12
| 0 students
Rank: #66.
Logan Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
301 Sycamore Street Greenwood
Altoona, PA 16602
(814) 946-8370
Altoona, PA 16602
(814) 946-8370
Grades: K-5
| 444 students
Rank: #77.
Juniata Elementary School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
418 N 8th Ave Juniata
Altoona, PA 16601
(814) 946-8394
Altoona, PA 16601
(814) 946-8394
Grades: K-5
| 453 students
Rank: #88.
Altoona Area Jr High School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1400 7th Ave
Altoona, PA 16602
(814) 381-7512
Altoona, PA 16602
(814) 381-7512
Grades: 6-8
| 1,730 students
Rank: #99.
Mowrie A Ebner Elementary School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
308 Hillside Avenue
Altoona, PA 16601
(814) 946-8400
Altoona, PA 16601
(814) 946-8400
Grades: K-5
| 421 students
Rank: #1010.
Pleasant Valley Elementary School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
310 Cayuga Avenue
Altoona, PA 16602
(814) 946-8397
Altoona, PA 16602
(814) 946-8397
Grades: K-5
| 486 students
Rank: #1111.
Penn-lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
411 12th St
Altoona, PA 16602
(814) 946-8396
Altoona, PA 16602
(814) 946-8396
Grades: K-5
| 341 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Altoona Area SD School District?
Altoona Area SD School District manages 11 public schools serving 7,260 students.
What is the rank of Altoona Area SD School District?
Altoona Area SD School District is ranked #430 out of 660 school districts in Pennsylvania (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Pennsylvania school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Altoona Area SD School District?
84% of Altoona Area SD School District students are White, 9% of students are Black, 3% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Altoona Area SD School District?
Altoona Area SD School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is equal to the Pennsylvania state average of 14:1.
What is Altoona Area SD School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $17,336 is less than the state median of $23,089. The school district spending/student has declined by 12% over four school years.
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