Top 10 Best Blair County Public High Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 11 public high schools serving 6,197 students in Blair County, PA.
The top ranked public high schools in Blair County, PA are Tyrone Area High School, Hollidaysburg Area Sr. High School and Bellwood-antis High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Blair County, PA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the Pennsylvania public high school average of 48%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 48% statewide average). High schools in Blair County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Pennsylvania public high schools.
Blair County, PA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 89%, which is more than the Pennsylvania average of 88%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Bellwood-antis High School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Pennsylvania or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Pennsylvania public high school average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best Public High Schools in Blair County (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Tyrone Area High School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 90-94% )
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
1001 Clay Ave
Tyrone, PA 16686
(814) 684-4240
Grades: 9-12
| 549 students
Rank: #22.
Hollidaysburg Area Sr. High School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 83% )
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1510 North Montgomery Street
Hollidaysburg, PA 16648
(814) 695-4416
Grades: 10-12
| 803 students
Rank: #33.
Bellwood-antis High School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 75-79% )
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
400 Martin Street
Bellwood, PA 16617
(814) 742-2274
Grades: 9-12
| 395 students
Rank: #44.
Central High School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 80-84% )
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
718 Central High Road
Martinsburg, PA 16662
(814) 473-5111
Grades: 9-12
| 575 students
Rank: #55.
Hollidaysburg Area Jhs
(Math: 36% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1000 Hewit St
Hollidaysburg, PA 16648
(814) 695-4426
Grades: 7-9
| 807 students
Rank: #66.
Williamsburg Community Jr. Sr. High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
515 W Third St
Williamsburg, PA 16693
(814) 832-2125
Grades: 7-12
| 230 students
Rank: #77.
Altoona Area High School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1404 6th Ave
Altoona, PA 16602
(814) 940-6986
Grades: 6-12
| 2,224 students
Rank: #88.
Claysburg-kimmel High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
531 Bedford St
Claysburg, PA 16625
(814) 239-5141
Grades: 7-12
| 392 students
Rank: #99.
Greater Altoona Ctc
Vocational School
1500 4th Avenue
Altoona, PA 16602
(814) 946-8450
Grades: 9-12
| 40 students
Rank: #1010.
Kimmel Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
200 East Crawford Avenue
Altoona, PA 16602
(814) 946-8246
Grades: 7-12
| 0 students
Rank: #1111.
Central Pa Digital Learning Foundation Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
580 Foot Of Ten Rd
Duncansville, PA 16635
(814) 682-5258
Grades: K-12
| 182 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Blair County, PA

Blair County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
1160 Municipal Dr
Duncansville, PA 16635
(814) 695-3561
Grades: 1-6
| n/a students
580 Foot of Ten Road
Duncansville, PA 16635
(814) 682-5258
Grades: PK-12
| n/a students
1318 19th Ave
Altoona, PA 16601
(814) 946-8355
Grades: 7-9
| 873 students
Rr 2 Box 234e
East Freedom, PA 16637
(814) 695-4859
Grades: K-5
| 167 students
239 Poplar St
Roaring Spring, PA 16673
(814) 224-2311
Grades: K-5
| 296 students
1501 7th Avenue
Altoona, PA 16602
(814) 946-8340
Grades: 7-10
| 971 students
420 1st Ave
Altoona, PA 16602
(814) 946-8403
Grades: K-6
| 242 students
1800 11th St
Altoona, PA 16601
(814) 946-8407
Grades: K-6
| 319 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public high schools in Blair County, PA?
The top ranked public high schools in Blair County, PA include Tyrone Area High School, Hollidaysburg Area Sr. High School and Bellwood-antis High School.
How many public high schools are located in Blair County, PA?
11 public high schools are located in Blair County, PA.
What is the racial composition of students in Blair County, PA?
Blair County, PA public high schools minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Pennsylvania public high schools average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).

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