Best Altoona Public High Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 2,486 students in Altoona, PA.

The top ranked public high schools in Altoona, PA are Altoona Area High School, Greater Altoona Career And Technology Center and Kimmel Alternative School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Altoona, PA public high schools have an score of 37% (versus the Pennsylvania public high school average of 30%), and score of 67% (versus the 58% statewide average). High schools in Altoona have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Pennsylvania public high schools.

Altoona, PA public high school have a of 81%, which is less than the Pennsylvania average of 88%.

The school with highest graduation rate is Altoona Area High School, with 82% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Pennsylvania or national school graduation rate statistics.

Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Pennsylvania public high school average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best Public High Schools in Altoona, PA (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

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Rank: #11.

Altoona Area High School

(Math: 41% | Reading: 71%)
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1404 6th Ave
Altoona, PA 16602
(814) 940-6986

Gr: 6-12 | 2,246 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 15%

Rank: #22.

Greater Altoona Career And Technology Center

Vocational School

(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
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1500 4th Avenue
Altoona, PA 16602
(814) 946-8450

Gr: 9-12 | 47 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1 Minority enrollment: 6%

Rank: #33.

Kimmel Alternative School

(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
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200 East Crawford Avenue
Altoona, PA 16602
(814) 946-8246

Gr: 7-12

Rank: #44.

Central Pennsylvania Digital Learning Foundation Charter School

Charter School

(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 30-39%)
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5580 Goods Lane, Suite 1132
Altoona, PA 16602
(814) 682-5258

Gr: K-12 | 193 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 16%

[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Altoona, Pennsylvania

Altoona, Pennsylvania Public Schools (Closed)

School

Location

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D S Keith Junior High School (Closed 2009)

1318 19th Ave
Altoona, PA 16601
(814) 946-8355

Gr: 7-9 | 873 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 6%

Theodore Roosevelt Junior High School (Closed 2009)

1501 7th Avenue
Altoona, PA 16602
(814) 946-8340

Gr: 7-10 | 971 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 5%

Washington-jefferson Elementary School (Closed 2014)

420 1st Ave
Altoona, PA 16602
(814) 946-8403

Gr: K-6 | 242 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 15%

Wright Elementary School (Closed 2014)

1800 11th St
Altoona, PA 16601
(814) 946-8407

Gr: K-6 | 319 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 14%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public high schools in Altoona, PA?

The top ranked public high schools in Altoona, PA include Altoona Area High School, Greater Altoona Career And Technology Center and Kimmel Alternative School.

How many public high schools are located in Altoona?

4 public high schools are located in Altoona.

What is the racial composition of students in Altoona?

Altoona public high schools minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Pennsylvania public high schools average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).