For the 2024 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 1,745 students in 16823, PA.
The top ranked public high schools in 16823, PA are Bellefonte Area High School and Bald Eagle Area Jr. Sr. High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 16823 have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the Pennsylvania public high school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 58% statewide average). High schools in 16823, PA have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 16823 have a Graduation Rate of 93%, which is more than the Pennsylvania average of 88%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Bellefonte Area High School, with 93% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Pennsylvania or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Pennsylvania public high school average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 16823, PA Public High Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Bellefonte Area High School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
830 E Bishop St
Bellefonte, PA 16823
(814) 355-4833
Bellefonte, PA 16823
(814) 355-4833
Grades: 9-12
| 894 students
Rank: #22.
Bald Eagle Area Jr. Sr. High School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
710 S Eagle Valley Rd
Bellefonte, PA 16823
(814) 355-4868
Bellefonte, PA 16823
(814) 355-4868
Grades: 6-12
| 845 students
Rank: n/an/a
Central Pa Institute Of Science & Techno
Vocational School
540 North Harrison Road
Bellefonte, PA 16823
(814) 359-2793
Bellefonte, PA 16823
(814) 359-2793
Grades: 9-12
| 6 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in 16823, PA?
The top ranked public high schools in 16823, PA include Bellefonte Area High School and Bald Eagle Area Jr. Sr. High School.
How many public high schools are located in 16823, PA?
3 public high schools are located in 16823, PA.
What is the racial composition of students in 16823, PA?
16823, PA public high schools minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Pennsylvania public high schools average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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